Gas-tax math: NJ presumes traffic down over 12% through mid-2021Gas-tax math: NJ presumes traffic down over 12% through mid-2021The gas tax formula depends in part on projected consumption. Murphy administration says traffic volume won't improve much through next June.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Hike in gas tax looks likely this fall, as tax collections dropHike in gas tax looks likely this fall, as tax collections dropThe 2016 hike in the gas tax was structured in a way that the rate goes up as collections drop. A hike of 2 to 4 cents a gallon could be coming.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Will you be audited? NJ Treasury boosts enforcement to collect more taxesWill you be audited? NJ Treasury boosts enforcement to collect more taxesThe number of state Treasury Department auditors is down nearly 30 percent over eight years – but that's about to change.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Christie claims he’s found $250M in state health savings, but Democrats not so sureDemocrats say they’re uncomfortable about counting on a quarter-billion dollars in savings from not-yet-specified changes to public workers’ health plans.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
5 things to know about the hearings into Gov. Christie’s $34.8B budget proposal5 things to know about the hearings into Gov. Christie’s $34.8B budget proposalLawmakers began their deep dive into Gov. Chris Christie’s budget, learning that there are no alarm bells to ring about projected revenues.Michael SymonsMichael Symons