Murphy school aid plan not acceptable to Republicans or DemocratsMurphy school aid plan not acceptable to Republicans or DemocratsGov. Phil Murphy’s budget proposal ran into bipartisan opposition at Wednesday’s first budget hearing – and not just about the planned tax increases.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Higher NJ sales tax: 'Nearly imperceptible' or 'beyond callous?'Higher NJ sales tax: 'Nearly imperceptible' or 'beyond callous?'Gov. Phil Murphy’s first budget looks a lot like what he campaigned on. But how will it be received by the Democrat-controlled Legislature?Michael SymonsMichael Symons
NJ’s $300M Statehouse renovation may actually cost taxpayers $500MNJ’s $300M Statehouse renovation may actually cost taxpayers $500MStatehouse renovation, which will cost around $500 million to repay including interest, will not require direct approval by the Legislature or voters.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Snooki inspires bill to cap NJ public university speaker feesSnooki inspires bill to cap NJ public university speaker feesThe "Jersey Shore" star was paid $32,000 to speak at the Rutgers commencement in 2011.Associated PressAssociated Press
Should NJ allow physician-assisted suicide? Lawmakers to decideThe Assembly plans to vote Thursday on a thorny, somber moral issue: Should terminally ill patients be able to end their life when they choose, with the help of their doctor?Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Think NJ’s medical marijuana program should cover more conditions? Fill out this formThink NJ’s medical marijuana program should cover more conditions? Fill out this formHow about chronic pain? Autism? What about anxiety? If you think they should qualify, let NJ know.David MatthauDavid Matthau