Between the start of a new two-year legislative session and one of the most restrictive budget cycles in recent years, it’s been a busy first six months at The Zita Group. With the NJ FY2027 budget signed into law on June 30 at $60.7 billion and the Legislature now on summer recess, we’re taking a […]
We are excited to share that The Zita Group has once again been recognized among New Jersey’s top-performing lobbying firms, placing fifth in the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission’s (ELEC) annual report for 2025. The ELEC report tracks the total receipts earned by registered lobbying firms from client services during the year. The annual […]
This week, we had the opportunity to sit down with our Senior Vice President, Chris Hughes, a former NJ Legislative Budget Director, ahead of next week’s budget committee hearings to break down Governor Sherrill’s FY 2027 budget proposal. New Jersey’s FY 2027 Budget Address While the full Governor’s Budget Message will be released later this […]
We are very excited to share that our Senior Counsel for Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Edward (“Ed”) McGlynn, JD, is receiving a Good Guy award next week from the Women’s Political Caucus of New Jersey! The award recognizes men who actively support and advance women in public life. Ed, a Kearny native, will be honored […]
With just a week to go before Governor Mikie Sherrill’s first FY 2027 Budget Address, we caught up with The Zita Group’s budget expert and Senior Vice President, Christopher Hughes, for a quick look at how the process is shaping up for the new administration and what’s been happening behind the scenes. For the latest […]
In the final weeks of Governor Phil Murphy’s administration, more than 120 bills crossed the finish line and were signed into law. This lame duck session was especially busy, as both Governor Murphy and lawmakers were tying up last-minute priorities and moving initiatives forward before a new administration and legislative session began. During this time, […]
While the appointments process doesn’t always make headlines, it is one of the most critical responsibilities tied to Governor Sherrill’s success. As her administration takes shape, these early appointments play a key role in advancing the Governor’s agenda and shaping how state government functions day to day. Drawing on his experience as director of appointments […]
We extend our Congratulations to Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill and Lieutenant Governor-elect Dale Caldwell and all the newly elected and returning members of the General Assembly! For those who’ve been in the political arena, the end of a campaign season brings both relief and reflection. TZG Vice President Karlito Almeda shared about his own past run […]
New York’s long-awaited casino expansion is finally entering its home stretch. The state is getting ready to award up to three downstate casino licenses and developers are now in the final round of the process. Initial proposals were submitted by June 27, with September 30 as the deadline to get approval from local Community Advisory […]
New Jersey is heading into one of its most consequential elections in years, with the Governor’s Office and all 80 Assembly seats on the line. The campaigns are already ramping up with ads, fundraising, and voter outreach, while affordability, school funding, public safety and utility costs dominating the conversation. For businesses, communities, and advocates alike, […]