Economic Concerns Dominate as State Lawmakers Face Local Officials

NJ SEED
Nov 26, 2024
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November 21, 2024 | njspotlightnews.org

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From rising housing prices to notoriously high property-tax bills, New Jersey’s steep cost of living was a key topic Wednesday as state legislative leaders addressed local government officials gathered in Atlantic City.

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NJ SEED: Nationally NJ ranks number eight in median home prices and number three in cost to rent. Property taxes average nearly $10,000 annually. The state’s high cost of living continues to challenge both state and local officials.

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