(AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez, File)Hundreds of millions of dollars expected from companies, including Amazon and Walmart, to fill federal aid gap
(AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez, File)Hundreds of millions of dollars expected from companies, including Amazon and Walmart, to fill federal aid gap
John Mooney/NJ Spotlight NewsSherrill's budget gets high marks, though $360 million in supplemental spending, including for World Cup, comes under criticism
(Diego Fabian Parra Pabon via Pixabay)More than 100 repeat offenders -- and seven chiefs -- included in annual major discipline data from Attorney General's Office
(Adhitya Ginanjar from Unsplash)Think tank proposes $5,000 annually for eligible families
(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Reduce new Stay NJ benefit and income threshold, increase Anchor renter benefit, progressive group exhorts

Critics warn that the fast-tracked bill will gut transparency in government
(Edwin J. Torres/NJ Governor’s Office)Social-justice advocates praise governor’s affordability proposals while pressing for more
(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Gov Phil Murphy is set to deliver his annual budget message to lawmakers on Tuesday

NJ Transit plans 10 public hearings in March
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)Agency announces 15% increase in bus and rail fares but says it has no plans to reduce service levels
(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Critics say a lack of transparency is just one of the issues as lawmakers rapidly churn through hundreds of bills
(NJ Spotlight News)On Jan. 1, the state minimum wage increased to $15.13 an hour
(AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)Deptford’s controversial policy would mean alternative meals or no food at all for some children
(AP Photo/Mike Groll)Think tank argues failure to revise school-funding formula impacts students with greatest needs and violates state Constitution
(Rich Hundley III/Governor’s Office)New Jersey’s long-term fiscal trajectory questioned in think tank report
(Jessie Gomez/Chalkbeat)Studies show that school-based health clinics can help improve student grades and attendance
NJ Spotlight NewsInterview: Peter Chen, senior policy analyst, New Jersey Policy Perspective
(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)This small slice of a larger tax is set to end. Some are fighting to keep it
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) Advocates argue rolling out program in 2023 gives manufacturers until 2027 model year to ensure 35% of new cars sold are zero-emission

New report finds surcharge is only paid by the top 2% of businesses in the state