This week, a key Democratic senator unveiled the framework of a plan he says includes the tax fairness Christie wants, as well as the gas tax hike that Democrats say is necessary.
Jolted by a significant rise in crude oil prices, along with the annual switch to a summer-blend gasoline, it's predicted the state won't be averaging less than $2 per gallon for much longer.
While the condition of Garden State roads remain a source of aggravation, New Jersey drivers cannot complain about the gas prices they are enjoying at the pumps.
Thanks to very low oil prices, the cost of gas has dropped dramatically, and that’s saving New Jersey drivers hundreds of dollars a year, but there’s also a negative side to the story.
The world's biggest oil companies are slashing jobs and backing off major investments as the price of crude falls to new lows -- and there may be more pain to come.