Q&A: John Reitmeyer, NJ Spotlight News' budget and finance writer

Smokers will pay more on Aug. 1. Other tax increases are already in effect

Votes on tax measures possible Thursday amid final budget preparations

As part of his budget proposal, Gov. Murphy wants to raise taxes and fees on alcohol, cannabis, cigarettes, drones, online gambling and more

Governor's budget would increase spending on schools, NJ Transit, property-tax relief, pension payments. Taxes on alcohol, cigarettes and online gambling would also rise

More funding for schools, NJ Transit, property-tax relief and pension payments; higher taxes on alcohol, cigarettes and gambling

Depending on who you ask, Gov. Phil Murphy's budget proposal either offered tax fairness or oversold the state’s financial shortfall. NJTV News and NJ Spotlight ...

A state Senate panel held a second public hearing on the state budget Thursday. While some time went to discussing coronavirus precautions for future stops ...