Stay NJ gets legislative sign-off as questions grow over its finances

Property-tax benefits to be paid out beginning this month

Tax receipts for July and August were up a little over 8% compared to collections same time last year

New ID verification steps in place as officials also warn of other Anchor scams

Some eligible residents might need to update personal information soon

Eligible residents whose personal information has changed have until Sept. 15 to submit a new application

An estimated 1.5 million taxpayers will be automatically enrolled. Many more could be eligible

The benefits, unchanged from last year, will range from $450 to $1,750

Stay NJ program is set to go into effect in 2026. Some critics are skeptical of its sustainability — and fairness

A corporate tax hike is in, so is community college funding Murphy had proposed cutting. Out, a new warehouse tax and higher gun fees

A key phrase — ‘ subject to appropriation’ — means the popular relief programs effectively operate on a year-to-year basis

Expert panel says direct credits not possible until state upgrades software and technology

Why not direct credits that lower tax bills, lawmakers ask

Murphy, lawmakers have laid the ground for ‘Stay NJ,’ an ambitious property-tax relief program, but pending update will detail ways to make it real

Assembly Budget Committee begins hearings on Gov. Murphy's budget proposal

Challenges behind state budget: NJ Spotlight News series on NJ’s problems and possible solutions

Past suggestions have had real impact on final shape of budget

More than $675M in routine spending adjustments help balance out reduced revenue from income, sales and corporation business taxes

Social-justice advocates praise governor’s affordability proposals while pressing for more

Interview: Sen. Declan O’Scanlon