NJ bill would give tax break to disabled vets

NJ bill would give tax break to disabled vets

TRENTON, N.J. (PIX11)-- Whether it was during his attachment to a Marine unit or aboard the USS Iowa, Jay Boxwell of Cranford dedicated his life to his country. "[I] was in a total of 38 countries in my 6 years in the military," said Boxwell.  More Local News Today, as a 60 percent disabled veteran, he advocates for other vets. But like many, he doesn't qualify for property tax relief like 100 percent disabled vets receive.  If passed into…

Two Weeks After Announcement, No Movement on Property Tax Bills

(Des Moines, IA)  —  It’s been two weeks since Iowa lawmakers announced their plan for property tax reform. “We’re not trying to rush anything forward, we know that when you’re trying to tackle something of this magnitude it isn’t something you should rush forward,” said Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley. The current proposal would cap property tax raises at two-percent, but Pat Grassley says they’re meeting with different groups to make sure they…