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 […]
On June 12, 2025, Eric Orlando of The Zita Group testified before the Assembly Oversight, Reform, and Federal Relations Committee on behalf of our clients, the Athletic Trainers’ Society of New Jersey (ATSNJ), in support of A-1446. A-1446 aims to update the “Athletic Trainer Licensure Act” for the first time since the 2006-2007 Legislative Session. […]
We caught up this week with TZG’s Christopher Hughes, Senior VP and former Assembly Republican Budget Director, for a quick update on where things stand with New Jersey’s FY2026 budget. About The Zita Group The Zita Group is a woman-owned government and public affairs firm, both founded and led by Patrizia “Trish” Zita. Our bipartisan, experienced […]
This month, we celebrate the generations of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander leaders and advocates whose impact continues to drive meaningful change across the Garden State. Here’s just a handful of ways New Jersey is showing up for AAPI Heritage Month: Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! About The Zita Group […]
This Earth Day, we’re spotlighting the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), an initiative led by TZG’s Eric Orlando and Karlito Almeda to cut carbon emissions in the transportation sector, expand cleaner fuel options, and improve air quality in overburdened communities that need it the most. The Problem Transportation is New Jersey’s biggest source of all […]
The gaming industry in New Jersey is on the brink of a major shift. The Governor’s proposed budget includes a sharp increase in tax rates for internet gaming and online sports betting—jumping from 15% and 13% to 25%. The proposed tax rate increase is expected to generate an additional $402.4 million, which will be allocated […]