NJ Spotlight News reporters analyze the proposed budget

Murphy and lawmakers pledged even more relief for seniors. What are the chances?

Scutari and Coughlin discuss agenda at annual NJ League of Municipalities conference

The maximum payment in the second round of the property-tax relief program is $1,750

Treasury officials had projected a decline from what was seen last year

Democrats and Republicans concur affordability is key, but they have very different ideas about how to get there

Total property-tax benefits could top out at $3,250 for program’s inaugural year

Anchor, Senior Freeze, Stay NJ — Who qualifies, when do you need to register, are all the programs doing business?

As the campaign season starts, a look at the cards held by Democrats and Republicans

Most homeowners and renters who qualified for Anchor property-tax relief should see a second benefit payment in 2023

And looming concerns for the state’s long-term fiscal health

Midnight Friday is the deadline for passage of a balanced budget

Voting sessions are due hours before annual spending bill must be approved

Some progress posted by legislative committees as the budget process slowly churns on

Votes on Tuesday set stage for budget wrap-up by Friday

Dems have their ducks in order, but GOP lawmakers say they’re not getting enough time to review spending bill in detail

Governor and top lawmakers tentatively set $250 bump in property-tax benefits for next year

Replace all or some existing programs with a single program that would limit a homeowner’s property taxes to an affordable percentage of their income