(John Mooney/NJ Spotlight News)Republicans ask: Where is the transparency that Sherrill had promised on millions of dollars in 'Christmas tree' items?
(John Mooney/NJ Spotlight News)Republicans ask: Where is the transparency that Sherrill had promised on millions of dollars in 'Christmas tree' items?
(AP Photo/Brittany Peterson, File)We're making progress on the harmful remnants of an industrial boom, and funding scarcity threatens to set back the whole state
(NJ Spotlight/John Mooney)Sherrill's 'affordability budget' includes more than $4 billion to help offset property-tax burden, though fewer residents may qualify
(NJ Spotlight News)For one of New Jersey's oldest municipalities, potential to charge just half the retail sales tax in a step to help small businesses
(Office of Governor / Tim Larsen)Job losses, artificial intelligence, Middle East war make for a hazy picture as state treasurer and legislative experts testify on Sherrill's spending pitch

ReadyReturn would streamline preparation and connect low-income residents with services like nutrition, child care and heating aid
(Mikie Sherrill for Governor campaign)As female representation has declined, workshop seeks to walk potential first-timers through the basics of their own campaigns
(Office of Governor/Tim Larsen)Months of vetting priorities will begin with four committee sessions for New Jerseyans to weigh in on $60.7 billion in proposed spending

Trump cut federal support for young LGBTQ+ callers, and the state lacks revenue to provide some longer-term services for users of all ages
(NJ Spotlight News)Advocates say 'We don't need a warrant, bro' and other taped confrontations underscore need for immigrant protection
(NJ Spotlight News)Breaks for politically connected, mom convicted of killing two young kids
Julie Daurio/NJ Spotlight NewsAdvocates point to national crisis while opponents leery of new fees during affordability crunch
(AP Photo/Olga Fedorova)New Jersey's Legislature cleared a trio of 'anti-ICE' bills
(NJ Spotlight News)Executives say the Rock needs a makeover

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

Interview: John Reitmeyer, budget and finance writer, NJ Spotlight News
(NJ Spotlight News)The contest highlights the demise of the county line
(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)Legislation in support sailed through the Senate, but hasn’t budged in the Assembly
(NJ Spotlight News)Many ‘were also hobbyists, recreational and private individuals’