Craig Coughlin

A last-minute budget boost in New Jersey has raised eyebrows and questions about transparency—what’s hiding in those extra dollars?

New Jersey plans to spend billions more than it takes in. The result is higher taxes and less affordability.

New Jersey will hold hearings to look into outrageous ticket prices charged by Ticketmaster for Bruce Springsteen's 2023 tour

The size of the promised property tax credits more than doubled, from $700 to $1,500, for homeowners with incomes under $150,000.

The Murphy administration says revenues in the current and upcoming years will be $7.8 billion higher than it expected in March.

Through amended or late tax forms, residents can still claim their federal child tax credits or state and federal earned income tax credits.

The New Jersey School Boards Association said there are a number of complicating factors, including transportation costs, extracurricular activity scheduling, and impact on younger students.

In the 2022-23 school year, the state takes its fifth step in its five-year transition back to its funding formula. More than 30% of districts are losing aid.

Schools with small numbers of low-income kids aren't now required to participate in the federal school meal program. In all, an 11-bill package advanced.

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.