NJBIA Editorials

Here you can read opinion pieces published in New Jersey Business Magazine .and other news publications.

May 2008

NJ Finally Starts to Combat its Free Spending Ways
by Philip Kirschner, NJBIA President
New Jersey Business Magazine, May 2008

Universal Health Coverage: What is Missing from Debate?
by Christine Stearns, NJBIA Vice President
New Jersey Business Magazine, May 2008

April 2008

As Employment Growth Sinks, Lawmakers Vote on Paid Leave
by Philip Kirschner, NJBIA President
New Jersey Business Magazine, April 2008

Unchain the NJ Economy
by Arthur Maurice, NJBIA First Vice President
New Jersey Business Magazine, April 2008

March 2008

Family Leave Bill Threatens Economy
by Philip Kirschner, NJBIA President
The Star Ledger, March 16, 2008

2008 Labor Outlook with Recession on the Horizon
by John Rogers, NJBIA Vice President of Human Resource Issues
New Jersey Business Magazine, March 2008

February 2008

NJBIA Members Have Their Say
by Philip Kirschner, NJBIA President
New Jersey Business Magazine, February 2008

Business Needs a Balance in School Funding Formula
by Christopher Emigholz, NJBIA Director of Education Policy
New Jersey Business Magazine, February 2008

January 2008

2008 Survey: Biggest Threat to NJ is Cooling Business Climate
by Philip Kirschner, NJBIA President
New Jersey Business Magazine, January 2008

2008: A Perfect Time for the State to Change Direction
by Melanie Willoughby, NJBIA Senior Vice President
New Jersey Business Magazine, January 2008

December 2007

High Cost of Doing Business Overshadows Outlook in NJ
by Philip Kirschner, NJBIA President
New Jersey Business Magazine, December 2007

An Open Letter to the State Legislature and the Governor
by Arthur Maurice, NJBIA First Vice President
New Jersey Business Magazine, December 2007

November 2007

Paid Leave & Benefit Mandate a Real Threat in 'Lame Duck'
by Philip Kirschner, NJBIA President
New Jersey Business Magazine, November 2007

NJ Global Warming Policy Ignores Impact on Economy
by Sara Bluhm, NJBIA Assistant Vice President of Energy & Federal Issues
New Jersey Business Magazine, November 2007

October 2007

You Are the First to Know with NJBIA Publications
by Philip Kirschner, NJBIA President
New Jersey Business Magazine, October 2007

NJ High Court Decision Gives More Protection to Business
by David Brogan, NJBIA Vice President
New Jersey Business Magazine, October 2007

September 2007

These New Neighbors Good for NJ Economy
by Philip Kirschner, NJBIA President
New Jersey Business Magazine, September 2007

It's Our Job to Keep Your Business in the Know
by Melanie Willoughby, NJBIA Senior Vice President
New Jersey Business Magazine, September 2007

August 2007

$1.88 Million Training Program is Newest Education Benefit
by Philip Kirschner, NJBIA President
New Jersey Business Magazine, August 2007

Many Training Options are Available to NJ Manufacturers
by Christopher Emigholz, NJBIA Director of Education Policy
New Jersey Business Magazine, August 2007

July 2007

Trenton Fiddles With Mandates as State Economy Weakens
by Philip Kirschner, NJBIA President
New Jersey Business Magazine, July 2007

NJ Would Be Second State in Nation With Paid Leave Law
by John Rogers, NJBIA Vice President of Human Resource Issues
New Jersey Business Magazine, July 2007

June 2007

NJBIA Continues to Press for Manufacturing Renewal in NJ
by Melanie Willoughby, NJBIA Senior Vice President
New Jersey Business Magazine, June 2007

May 2007

State House Event Show Gov., Legislators What's 'Made in NJ'
by Philip Kirschner, NJBIA President
New Jersey Business Magazine, May 2007

Affordability is Key to Health Insurance Reform
by Christine Stearns, NJBIA Vice President of Health & Legal Affairs
New Jersey Business Magazine, May 2007

April 2007

Businesses Deliver Powerful Message to Legislators
by Philip Kirschner, NJBIA President
New Jersey Business Magazine, April 2007

Getting Employers into Member Grassroots Lobbying
by Frank Robinson, NJBIA Vice President
New Jersey Business Magazine, April 2007

March 2007

New Member Resource Center Can Help Your Company
by Philip Kirschner, NJBIA President
New Jersey Business Magazine, March 2007

Energy Master Plan Changes Will Impact Your Company
by Sara Bluhm, NJBIA Assistant Vice President of Energy & Federal Affairs
New Jersey Business Magazine, March 2007

February 2007

Property Tax Reform Rates an 'Incomplete'
by Philip Kirschner, NJBIA President
New Jersey Business Magazine, February 2007

Our Poor Business Climate: Does Trenton Understand?
by Arthur Maurice, NJBIA First Vice President
New Jersey Business Magazine, February 2007

January 2007

Survey Shows Further Erosion of Business Confidence in NJ
by Philip Kirschner, NJBIA President
New Jersey Business Magazine, January 2007

Get Plugged in with NJBIA's New Online Issue Networks
by Melanie Willoughby, NJBIA Senior Vice President
New Jersey Business Magazine, January 2007

December 2006

Pro-Growth Policies a Must in Face of Slow Job Growth
by Philip Kirschner, NJBIA President
New Jersey Business Magazine, December 2006

BRAVO for Property Tax Reform Session... BUT...!
by Christopher Emigholz, NJBIA Director of Education Policy
New Jersey Business Magazine, December 2006

November 2006

Six Very Good Reasons for Being an NJBIA Member
by Philip Kirschner, NJBIA President
New Jersey Business Magazine, November 2006

NJBIA is Helping You Comply with DEP Rules
by David Brogan, NJBIA Vice President
New Jersey Business Magazine, November 2006

October 2006

Higher Property Tax Rates for Business is NOT Real Reform
by Philip Kirschner, NJBIA President
New Jersey Business Magazine, October 2006

Business Confronts A Broad Legislative Agenda
by Melanie Willoughby, NJBIA Senior Vice President
New Jersey Business Magazine, October 2006

September 2006

Cutting Government Spending Key to Property Tax Reform
by Philip Kirschner, NJBIA President
New Jersey Business Magazine, September 2006

Coming This Fall: Costly New Workplace Mandates
by John Rogers, NJBIA Vice President of Human Resource Issues
New Jersey Business Magazine, September 2006

August 2006

This Year's State Budget is Only First Step Toward Fiscal Sanity
by Philip Kirschner, NJBIA President
New Jersey Business Magazine, August 2006

A New Way to Stay Informed and Get Involved
by Frank Robinson, NJBIA Vice President and Executive Director of ELCs
New Jersey Business Magazine, August 2006

July 2006

Business's Healthcare Dilemma is Policy Makers' Opportunity
by Christine Stearns, NJBIA Vice President
Asbury Park Press, July 30, 2006

Healthcare Tax Will Not Solve NJ's Health Insurance Woes
by Philip Kirschner, NJBIA President
New Jersey Business Magazine, July 2006

An Aggressive Agenda to Subdue Soaring Energy Prices
by Sara Bluhm, NJBIA Assistant Vice President of Energy & Federal Affairs
New Jersey Business Magazine, July 2006

June 2006

Faltering NJ Economy Fails to Live Up to Its Promise
by Philip Kirschner, NJBIA President
New Jersey Business Magazine, June 2006

True Partnerships Help Businesses and Schools
by Christopher Emigholz, NJBIA Director of Education Policy
New Jersey Business Magazine, June 2006

May 2006

Gov.'s Budget Is a Good Start, But More Work Needs to Be Done
by Philip Kirschner, NJBIA President
New Jersey Business Magazine, May 2006

Manufacturers Still Competing Nationally, Internationally
by Melanie Willoughby, NJBIA Senior Vice President
New Jersey Business Magazine, May 2006

April 2006

Too Many Antibusiness Bills Threaten Weak Economy
by Philip Kirschner, NJBIA President
New Jersey Business Magazine, April 2006

NJBIA Forms Coalition to Stop the Healthcare Tax
by Melanie Willoughby, NJBIA Senior Vice President
New Jersey Business Magazine, April 2006

March 2006

Six Things the Governor Can Do to Put NJ on the Right Track
by Philip Kirschner, NJBIA President
New Jersey Business Magazine, March 2006

A Plan for the New Administration
by Melanie Willoughby, NJBIA Senior Vice President
New Jersey Business Magazine, March 2006

Local Spending Must be Cut to Control State Expenditures
by Arthur Maurice, NJBIA First Vice President
New Jersey Business Magazine, March 2006

February 2006

Governor Jon Corzine, Business Friendly Democrat?
by Melanie Willoughby, NJBIA Senior Vice President
New Jersey Business Magazine, February 2006

January 2006

Change the Tax System to Grow the Economy
by Melanie Willoughby, NJBIA Senior Vice President
New Jersey Business Magazine, January 2006

Corzine Must Address Negative Views of Business Climate
by Philip Kirschner, NJBIA President
New Jersey Business Magazine, January 2006