Gov. Murphy proposes record spending, new taxes and fees in his final N.J. budget
The governor's proposed state budget has a $6.3B surplus. But huge proposed federal Medicaid cuts could wipe that out.
New Jersey governor unveils $58.1B budget amid federal funding uncertainty
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has unveiled a nearly $58.1 billion budget, the final spending plan of his two terms ...
New Jersey’s budget could need a ‘break the glass’ strategy for Trump and DOGE
Gov. Phil Murphy's spending plan does not predict what cuts President Donald Trump, DOGE or a Republican Congress may make, ...
Here’s what Gov. Murphy wants to spend on in his final New Jersey budget
For one last time, Governor Phil Murphy delivers his budget address. He’s proposing just over $58 billion for fiscal year ...
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New Jersey eyes tax hikes on sports betting, weed and guns in $58B budget plan
Gov. Phil Murphy wants to raise taxes on internet gambling and sports betting to help dig New Jersey out of a budget hole.
Thousands of New Jersey students aren't fluent in English. See what experts fear it means
About one in every 11 New Jersey students is learning English, and many are way behind their peers. Is the state doing enough ...
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Cellphone ban, school aid: Key education priorities in New Jersey governor’s 2026 budget
Gov. Phil Murphy proposed $3 million to incentivize schools to implement a cellphone ban and $12.1 billion to fully fund the ...
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Murphy to unveil New Jersey budget proposal amid much uncertainty over federal funds
Gov. Phil Murphy will unveil his final budget proposal Tuesday, offering a plan to meet a legally mandated balanced budget ...
Murphy budget gives cash-strapped NJ Transit major infusion from new corporate tax
The first infusion of a new state corporate transit fee would more than double state aid for NJ Transit in the coming fiscal ...
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N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy proposes a record $58.1B budget, but federal funding uncertainty is a concern
Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposed spending includes continued property tax relief and full funding for K–12 education. Concerns about federal funding remain.
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New Jersey Gov. Proposes Tax Hikes for iGaming, Online Sports Betting
The state that led the charge to bring legalized sports betting to the masses is weighing whether the cost of offering online ...