With some districts faced with losing more than half of their previous state aid, legislators and Governor Murphy unveiled legislation to bridge the gap by over $100 million, for one year.
Through a state fund providing support to women and providers and a mandate for full insurance coverage, Gov. Phil Murphy seeks to expand access to abortion.
Though lawmakers have expressed interest in restoring aid to municipalities that is diverted to the state, that's not in Gov. Phil Murphy's budget plan.
Gov. Phil Murphy proposes property tax rebates starting at $700 and growing to $1,150, including homes with incomes of up to $250,000. Renters get help, too.
Through an online petition and social media campaign, Senate Republicans hope to push Gov. Phil Murphy to reverse course on pandemic and fiscal policies.
In his second term, Gov. Phil Murphy wants "to get us to a place where we can begin to see" property taxes reduced through things like school and pre-K aid.
The positions of Senate president, Senate majority leader and Senate and Assembly minority leader each change hands for the first time in 10 years or more.