Democrats intend to pass their budget on Thursday and send it to the governor, which would give him about ten days to decide what to ...

Advocates for fair school funding thanked lawmakers for mapping out a plan for full funding and then expressed offense.

Legislative leaders were briefed on the budget Monday afternoon by treasury officials.

Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver testified at a Senate Budget and Appropriations hearing for the Department of Community Affairs, calling for improvements in affordable housing and ...

New Jersey leaders have tinkered with the 2009 school funding formula law, but under-aided districts still insist over-aided districts are benefiting to their detriment.

Despite this being the largest budget in state history, many organizations say the $37.4 billion might still not be enough.

The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee approved two bills to raise the state gasoline tax by 23 cents a gallon in an effort to replenish ...

She's made history. Now she must build trust. A rough convention season's behind us. The issues are framed. Now comes the hard part. The town ...

Sens. Steve Sweeney and Joe Vitale are pushing a bill to expand pre-kindergarten programs in New Jersey. They say every dollar spent on educating 3- ...

A surprise compromise clears the way for a judicial nominee to fill a vacant state Supreme Court judicial job, unfilled since Christie took office. The ...

The Senate Law and Public Safety Committee approved seven bills strengthening gun laws in New Jersey.

Members of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee heard from officials in Toms River during the first committee hearing on the effects of Hurricane Sandy.

Up to 25 school districts in New Jersey could participate in a pilot program that would create longer school days and longer school years.

Karen Zilinski has worked for years with her husband to pass the law, named after her daughter who died at age 11 after sudden cardiac ...

Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee held one of their hearings at Montclair State University, taking testimony on what stakeholders say should be their funding priorities.

Senate President Stephen Sweeney is now 'more than willing' to negotiate exemptions and adjustments with the Governor.

With the offshore wind bill poised to pass the senate, some lawmakers are raising concerns about cost to consumers.