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Sherrill Advocates NJ Transit Funding Amid Tax Challenges

10/27/2025

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Sherrill Advocates Transit Funding

Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat running in New Jersey's gubernatorial race, pushes funding for New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) to support infrastructure amid high corporate taxes.
She argues fare hikes won't fund necessary infrastructure improvements.
She proposes funding innovations, including developing state-owned properties and selling public-transport advertising.
She also plans to tackle high property taxes and utility bills.
She warns that U.S. President Donald Trump could threaten the Gateway Tunnel Project.

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New Jersey Advances Rail

The Gateway Program will modernize New York's rail infrastructure, including Penn Station and the Hudson River tunnel.
The project costs $16 billion and relies on federal grants for 70% of funding.
U.S. PresidentDonald Trump has halted transit funding, complicating recovery for New York and New Jersey.
New Jersey gubernatorial candidates support the initiative, but political tensions may slow progress.
Construction continues, with tunnel boring set to begin next summer.

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Sherrill Advocates Transit Funding

Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat running in New Jersey's gubernatorial race, pushes funding for New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) to support infrastructure amid high corporate taxes.
She argues fare hikes won't fund necessary infrastructure improvements.
She proposes funding innovations, including developing state-owned properties and selling public-transport advertising.
She also plans to tackle high property taxes and utility bills.
She warns that U.S. President Donald Trump could threaten the Gateway Tunnel Project.

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