'Tax people like me' Murphy says — but he's got a fight ahead'Tax people like me' Murphy says — but he's got a fight aheadRaising taxes on the wealthy and renewing an expiring business incentive program are emerging as top fights as New Jersey's budget deadline approaches.Associated PressAssociated Press
Tax collections surge, but Murphy still wants millionaires taxTax collections surge, but Murphy still wants millionaires taxIncome tax collections surged to a record in April, as shortfalls in December and January proved to be merely delays, not a disappearance.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
No gas tax hike this year? NJ treasurer 'cautiously optimistic' No gas tax hike this year? NJ treasurer 'cautiously optimistic' A few solid months of gas tax collections have eased concerns another increase might be triggered to reach revenue targets written into state law.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Jersey Shore town is buying an inflatable water parkJersey Shore town is buying an inflatable water parkThe all-ages park is expected to open in late-June or early-July.DaveDave
New Jersey still #1 in high property taxesNew Jersey still #1 in high property taxesThe latest analysis shows — to no one's surprise — New Jersey is still No. 1 in the nation in high property taxes. Joe CutterJoe Cutter
Jersey's 'brain drain' outmigration problem keeps getting worseJersey's 'brain drain' outmigration problem keeps getting worseAn updated report finds young adults keep leaving the Garden State for greener pastures because it's too expense here. David MatthauDavid Matthau
Tax incentives luring film and TV producers to NJTax incentives luring film and TV producers to NJThe New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission says new tax incentives to attract movie and TV productions to the state are working. Joe CutterJoe Cutter
Murphy changes mind on diverting firefighter fundsMurphy changes mind on diverting firefighter fundsOne of the union firefighter leader said once the governor learned more about the fund he decided to keep the funding in place.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Sweeney's guarantee: I won't let Murphy divert firefighter fundsSweeney's guarantee: I won't let Murphy divert firefighter fundsFirefighters union president Ed Donnelly said other government officials are against the move.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
NJ tax revenues are up ... Murphy still wants tax hike on richNJ tax revenues are up ... Murphy still wants tax hike on richMurphy says he would put $250 million toward property tax relief.Associated PressAssociated Press