Why Trump’s tax-cut promise has NJ worried about its own budget
Our budget could be pinched if people wait to claim capital gains, hoping for a federal tax cut.
2017 budget
Christie administration finds $282M but still millions short to fill budget hole
It's a regular practice in New Jersey government, but critics argue the money could instead be spent on worthwhile programs rather than being funneled to the general fund to close budget gaps in lean years.
Teachers union getting in the way of Christie’s budget plan to cut health costs
Gov. Chris Christie’s intention to save a quarter-billion dollars through changes to the health plans for public workers and retirees has hit a major snag.
Prescription benefit changes likely for NJ state workers and retirees
Public workers and retirees enrolled in the state’s health plans are likely to see changes to their prescription benefits in the coming year.
Christie claims he’s found $250M in state health savings, but Democrats not so sure
Democrats say they’re uncomfortable about counting on a quarter-billion dollars in savings from not-yet-specified changes to public workers’ health plans.