Investments may double the targeted rate of return for 2026, defying worries about war in Iran and easing taxpayer pressure

Sherrill's budget gets high marks, though $360 million in supplemental spending, including for World Cup, comes under criticism

Majority Democrats stand by payments while Republicans lament size of structural gap and level of school aid

Spending plan addresses rising costs of living, Sherrill says, 'while standing up to Trump's chaos and cuts'

Republicans ask: Where is the transparency that Sherrill had promised on millions of dollars in 'Christmas tree' items?

Governor seeks to expand a New Jersey grants program that brings $3,000 in savings for every $1,000 from taxpayers

Pension, benefits obligations soar $10 billion in one year, and a Treasury report warns of significant increases for health insurance

The dilemma: continue popular programs that combat high property taxes and also close a multibillion-dollar budget gap

Assembly speaker defends the legislator-driven local spending that Sherrill says must be cut to bridge $3 billion gap

In an NJ Spotlight News interview, governor says federal aid can help with some of her agenda, but first that structural deficit needs to go

Property tax relief, a full public pension payment, more money for child care and NJ Transit -- and 'tough choices' to come

Copy of budget address provided by the governor's office

Republican senator praises Sherrill for identifying budget challenges, urges end to budget 'Christmas items'

Sherrill talked truthfully about NJ’s fiscal challenges, but stopped short of offering specific remedies

State's gross domestic product must swell relative to its income

Trumps immigration actions, NJ structural deficit top questions from committee members

Last-minute budget deal sent money to hospitals instead. New bill would restore money to programs

Whoever wins, fiscal problems are brewing and some want action now

Proposed reforms include improved oversight of state programs and contracts

Moody’s is the latest to approve of budget moves this year