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New Jersey ‘Lawyering Up’ Over Congestion Tax, Murphy Says

New Jersey is exploring legal options to block New York's congestion pricing plan, which would charge motorists entering Manhattan's central business district.

New Jersey is pursuing legal options to block New York's congestion pricing plan.
Governor Phil Murphy and other Garden State lawmakers oppose the plan.
New Jersey commuters would be subject to the toll, on top of existing fees to access the city.
New Jersey has hired law firm King & Spalding to consider paths forward.
The plan is expected to raise $1 billion a year for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

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