Online gambling’s strong summer season comes just as NJ raised taxes on it

Wall Street analysts point to where state needs work. Politicians tell their story

Passaic County’s largest food bank faces record demand amid budget shortfall

State Sen. Joe Vitale wants $45M restored ‘for its original intention’

Democrats added last-minute spending on ‘Christmas tree’ items

NJ Opioid Recovery and Remediation Advisory Council was sidelined as $45M was diverted to four large hospitals

NJ tapped debt relief fund to plug holes in state budget

Housing-first solutions under attack from Trump administration, local governments

Trio of lawmakers say they’re drafting legislation to boost state program’s funding

Details awaited of hundreds of pet projects tacked on by lawmakers

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

Without it, supporters argue, 988 system could end up costing more in the long run

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

With full funding restored, Screen NJ avoids major service reduction or outright elimination

NJ lawmakers moved $45M from local organizations

Governor's proposal initially cut funding, lawmakers added some back in

Republicans scathing about budget’s size and ‘last-minute deals’

New state budget also adds summer tuition aid but cuts other financial aid to colleges

Democrats wrote in significant fund diversions, other provisions

Lawmakers diverted $190M, mostly to NJ Transit, despite promises to protect climate funds