Taken together, the grand total for bonded and nonbonded obligations was just over $200 billion at end of 2023 fiscal year, a 5.5% improvement year ...

NJ Spotlight News series looks at some of the state's challenges and possible solutions

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

Among potential trouble spots: higher NJ Transit fares, increase in school funding, paying for generous senior property-tax relief

Dense technical language and specialized vocabulary make it tough for anyone but an expert to understand state finances