Legislature's analysts issue slightly less dire revenue outlook
Murphy administration's $10B forecast for a drop in revenues is plausible, though in short term OLS expects gap to be almost $500M smaller.
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Will NJ raise sales, property taxes amid COVID crisis?
If Murphy borrows billions, NJ's least favorite taxes could rise
Shutdown showdown: Dems to send budget Murphy says he'll veto
A lot of sound, not that much fury, but signs of a government shutdown ahead, with the deadline for adopting a state budget now looming next week.
Dennis on Murphy's budget: 'How did New Jersey get this stupid?'
Governor Phil Murphy promised to raise our taxes in his campaign, and he did just that. So why are New Jerseyans acting surprised?
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?
3 new laws that may (not) impact your wallet just days away
With a new year right around the corner you should know about a few new laws 2018 will usher in.
Christie: Handing off a $600M budget surplus to next governor
The state budget doesn't have a deficit, like it did for New Jersey's last transfer of power, during the Great Recession. But not everything's well.
Shoppers in 5 NJ cities are paying more after UEZ sales tax expires
Urban enterprise zones in Bridgeton, Camden, Newark, Plainfield and Trenton expired Sunday, ending a 30-year break under which they charged only half the sales tax.
Even with gas tax hike, NJ would still add $12B in new debt
Overshadowed by the anger about the gas-tax hike, and negotiations over tax cuts, is that the Transportation Trust Fund plan OK's $12 billion in borrowing.
NJ gas tax will likely pass Friday ... but opponents say public could still kill it
The gas tax appears to have the support needed to pass Friday in the Senate. Could public pressure change any minds, or did Wednesday just delay the inevitable?