First-year governors have customarily been granted an extension under a decades-long bipartisan tradition

Critics concede many budget additions are worthy, say lack of transparency is problem

Lawmakers will likely add hundreds of millions in new spending to Murphy’s proposed budget

Health benefits system for school employees and dependents also deemed unstable

Sen. Paul Sarlo was speaking at first public hearing on governor's budget plan

A bill, sponsored by Democrats, has been sent to Gov. Murphy. It would increase the number of signatures required on nominating petitions

LGBTQ advocates dismayed by Democratic Sen. Paul Sarlo’s take

‘Clearly, there’s been a mandate at the federal level,’ leading Democrat acknowledges

Senate committee chair offers potential timeline for passing final spending plan

It’s ‘all just a hypothetical,’ budget committee leader assures

State treasurer tells lawmakers of new projections that boost estimates a bit

The effort by lawmakers to restrict access ‘isn’t dead,’ forum is told

Democratic leaders send the bill back to be amended at 11th hour

Government transparency advocates, media organizations, residents object

One of the six members announced since September 2022 has been confirmed by the Senate

Gov. Murphy raised the issue in his State of the State address. Two prominent lawmakers have proposed legislation

Advocates say anti-crime focus could stymie advances for nonwhite New Jerseyans

But some critics fear what ‘tough-on-crime’ rhetoric could lead to

Lawmakers say it would give income stability to struggling farmers. Opponents say it would undermine preservation program

More than 40 bills are awaiting Gov. Phil Murphy's signature