Stephen Sweeney

No agreement on a state budget, but Gov. Phil Murphy says there's a framework of alternatives and Senate president says he'd extend business tax surcharge.

Though the state Legislature approved a 2019 state budget Thursday, it did so without reaching an agreement with Gov. Phil Murphy, who has pledged a 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.

Three legislative committees Monday endorsed a bill that could legalize sports betting in New Jersey casinos and racetracks by the end of the week.

Senate President Steve Sweeney says a bill redistributing more than a half-billion dollars in state aid over seven years will be approved next week.

Monday’s ruling by the state Supreme Court applies to all states, so New Jersey's time advantage over neighboring states may be fleeting.

Gov. Phil Murphy wants tuition-free community college for families with incomes under $45,000, and eventually for all. Lawmakers have many questions.

A proposal to make around 600 undocumented immigrants eligible for financial aid to attend New Jersey colleges is now one vote from Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk.

Legislation that would push local governments to share services, in part by threatening to withhold funds if they don’t, is again moving in the Senate.

Senate President Stephen Sweeney, Gov. Phil Murphy's office and other groups still negotiating the details of the energy legislation.