Less than two weeks remain before the date Gov. Chris Christie hopes the Legislature approves a complicated transaction involving the pension funds and lottery.
There’s still scarce detail available about a nearly $300 million Statehouse renovation project due to start within weeks, unless lawsuits knock it off course.
The state is counting on stepped-up enforcement and better responsiveness from its Division of Taxation to bring in an extra $200 million for the budget.
Lawmakers seeking details about the Statehouse renovations slated to start this summer got precious few in their initial budget hearings with the state treasurer.
Lawmakers seem willing to act on Gov. Chris Christie’s plan to prop up pension funds by handing over the NJ Lottery to them, though they’re anxious for more details.
The state treasurer says it would be a waste of money to limit the Statehouse project to essential repairs. A senator says he'll go to court if the plan isn't changed.
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.