nj budget

NJ Democrats rush to spend record surplus, but how much will you get back?

NJ Lawmakers and Gov. Murphy fight for control of a huge pile of money

Immigrant rights groups demanded $1B in stimulus. NJ Lawmakers said no.

State lawmakers approved a $32.7 billion, nine-month spending plan and more than $700 million in higher taxes Thursday

Sen. Mitch McConnell says states should be allowed to declare bankruptcy rather than have Congress provide billions to afford things such as pension payments.

The $40.9B spending plan for fiscal 2021 includes $132 million more for NJ Transit and $50 million to expand tuition-free college to four-year schools.

The New Jersey State League of Municipalities wants the Murphy administration to allow transitional aid to flow to distressed towns and cities.

Knowing seats in Congress and billions in federal spending are on the line if people don’t answer the census, New Jersey is developing an outreach plan.

A $38.7 billion spending plan was approved by the Legislature. Gov. Phil Murphy said it needs corrective action, so a veto or negotiated solution seems needed.

NJ Government shutdown unlikely, but all options on the table.