(Office of the Governor/Tim Larsen)Majority Democrats stand by payments while Republicans lament size of structural gap and level of school aid
(Office of the Governor/Tim Larsen)Majority Democrats stand by payments while Republicans lament size of structural gap and level of school aid
(AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)'This isn't normal. This isn't right,' Republican lawmaker says of dash to move a 358-page budget bill on day it was introduced
(Office of Governor/Tim Larsen)Sherrill, legislative leaders announce full pension payment, expanded child tax credit, cut in deficit ahead of July 1 deadline
(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)As lawmakers ready pitches for last-minute budget requests, one state grant process shows what happens when all applicants have a shot
(YouTube/NJIT)Lawmakers, too, face a tricky choice: Champion pet projects, or get behind spending for other priorities that have greater statewide impact
(AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)Law would have state agency warn motorists. Sponsors say it promotes safety

(Rich Hundley III/ NJ Governor's Office)Yes, say a range of experts and officials, from all sides of the political spectrum


Interview: Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin
(Jon Hurdle)Organizations share $3.2 million in public-private grants
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)Agency announces 15% increase in bus and rail fares but says it has no plans to reduce service levels
(Princeton Historian; CC BY-SA 4.0)Democrats’ resolution joins growing calls across the country as the temporary ceasefire ends
(AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)Deptford’s controversial policy would mean alternative meals or no food at all for some children

(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Senate president and Assembly leader raise concerns about costs to utility customers, impact on tourism
(Rich Hundley III/Governor’s Office)Murphy and Democratic legislative leaders say waiting until 2026 to roll out 'StayNJ' is the responsible thing to do
(Edwin J. Torres/ Governor's Office)Assemblywoman says fellow Democrat’s proposal would further stack the deck against poor, young, minorities
(OIT/NJ Governor’s Office).Anchor program fell short in getting benefits to renters. Lawmakers float changes to help

Money intended to fund scientific research is being diverted