(Mihai_Andritoiu via Shutterstock)Lawmakers will likely add hundreds of millions in new spending to Murphy’s proposed budget
(Mihai_Andritoiu via Shutterstock)Lawmakers will likely add hundreds of millions in new spending to Murphy’s proposed budget

A tax change for ambulatory care facilities proposed by Gov. Murphy could be devastating
(HCCC)In place since 2023, community colleges see the aid as crucial to keeping students on track
(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Buyers would pay more on high-priced sales. Many see that as a problem

Gov. Phil Murphy's budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 includes more than $1 billion in tax hikes

Interview: John Reitmeyer, budget and finance writer, NJ Spotlight News
(NJ Governor's Office)Increased spending on property-tax relief, school aid and public-worker pension obligations has fueled record-high budgets
(Rich Hundley III/NJ Governors Office)There’s little over a month left for Murphy and lawmakers to resolve key budget issues
(Rich Hundley III/NJ Governors Office)Health care advocates, GOP lawmakers wary as $625M in play

Is there any help for people who can’t afford rising apartment rents or buying a house?
(NJ Spotlight News)Republican cuts would mean losses across the state
(NJ Spotlight News)Low-income families have few options, advocates say
(John Mooney/NJ Spotlight News)Top state economy experts to brief lawmakers this week as budget nears final phase


State budget would slash tuition aid for students as well
(NJDEP)Murphy asks for $1 million, power to spend more if wildfires get worse

Murphy budget would cut some financial aid programs
(Ted Goldberg/NJ Spotlight News)Murphy's budget would cut state DEP funding by 12.5%. Lawmakers praised increase to forest fire service
(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)The payment largely stems from a controversial state bond sale in 2020
(AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)Screen NJ official fears layoffs, other impacts if funding is cut