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As costs continue to rise and people check every bill for savings, you might find yourself reviewing your cell phone statement for relief. Have you noticed the line item, “NJ 911 System / Emergency Response Fee”? This small fee is a tax collected by service providers and paid to the state with the intent of the monies being distributed to support 9-1-1 services and infrastructure. However, in New Jersey, only 11% is being used for these public safety purposes while the rest is being diverted into the state budget. For over a decade, Trenton politicians of both political parties have used these dollars for their own agendas. This must stop…
