Bramnick: Democrats want to raise taxes at Newark airport

TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick opposed Democrats attempt to raise taxes at Newark airport making New Jersey less competitive.

“This is bad for Newark airport,” said Bramnick (R-Union).  “This tax hike will increase ticket costs for passengers flying out of Newark, which is already the highest cost airport in the country.  We cannot afford to make New Jersey less competitive at every turn and not expect to keep losing jobs to other states.”

The bill before the committee, S-2892, would effectively raise taxes on United Airlines in order to help pay for an extension of the PATH train service to Newark Liberty International Airport.