Lobbying is really about helping organizations participate in the democratic process and making sure the right voices are heard when it matters most. At the most basic level, a lobbyist works on behalf of a client to inform and influence public policy. That means providing elected officials and government staff with the facts, context, and […]
For more than 30 years, we’ve had the privilege of working alongside the Athletic Trainers’ Society of New Jersey (ATSNJ) to help athletic trainers get the recognition, resources and protections they deserve. From tracking legislation to building strong relationships with lawmakers, it’s been a team effort every step of the way. Fun fact: Eric Orlando […]
We’re back with our final breakdown of the FY 2026 NJ Budget, with our budget expert and SVP, Christopher Hughes! From restoring certain line items to what’s ahead, here’s what you need to know and check out some of the wins we helped secure for our clients in the FY 2026 NJ Budget: https://bit.ly/408CPbU About […]
In a fiscal year marked by tighter margins and competing demands, New Jersey’s budget season once again proved to be a challenging one. As with every budget cycle, it began with the release of the Governor’s proposed budget in February, launching months of negotiations, public testimony and agency review. Throughout this process, TZG worked closely […]
On June 30, 2025, New Jersey finalized its FY26 budget, locking in a new tax rate of 19.75% on online casino and sports betting revenue. The change follows months of industry pushback after the Governor’s February proposal to raise the rate to 25%. While the final number came in lower than initially proposed, it still […]
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is now accepting applications for its Next New Jersey Program – AI, a major incentive initiative offering up to $500 million in tax credits to companies advancing artificial intelligence in New Jersey. Created to accelerate AI investment and innovation, the program is part of a broader initiative to […]
At The Zita Group, we have the privilege of partnering with organizations that transform lives across New Jersey. Among our most impactful clients is NJ 211, a statewide, 24/7 service that connects residents to thousands of health and human service programs quickly, confidentially, and in over 200 languages. If you’ve ever needed help finding housing […]
Earlier this month, the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) released Proposed Rules that lay out how New Jersey’s Data Privacy Act (NJDPA) will be implemented. A 60-day comment period is open through August 1, 2025, giving businesses, advocates and stakeholders a chance to weigh in before the rules are finalized. What is NJPDA? Signed into […]
For decades, Atlantic City has been the only place in New Jersey where casinos are allowed. That has been the rule since voters approved a constitutional amendment in 1976, which helped establish Atlantic City as the state’s go-to destination for gaming and tourism. Now, with New York in the process of approving three new casino […]
*UPDATE: S317/A1446 has officially been signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy on October 20, 2025! Congratulations to our client, the Athletic Trainers’ Society of New Jersey and TZG’s Eric Orlando and Karlito Almeda on this major victory for athletic trainers in NJ. Introduced in the Senate in 2024, this legislation marks the first major […]