(LancerE licensed under CC BY 2.0 via Openverse)Those who sent applications early have benefits on the way, says NJ, while aid for some others may take until December
(LancerE licensed under CC BY 2.0 via Openverse)Those who sent applications early have benefits on the way, says NJ, while aid for some others may take until December
(Office of the Governor/Tim Larsen)Majority Democrats stand by payments while Republicans lament size of structural gap and level of school aid
(John Mooney/NJ Spotlight News)Spending plan addresses rising costs of living, Sherrill says, 'while standing up to Trump's chaos and cuts'
(Office of Governor/Tim Larsen)Final action is expected to take place on Tuesday to avoid state government shutdown
(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)Según un informe, los hogares deben ganar al menos $40 por hora para poder pagar el alquiler de un apartamento de dos habitaciones y otros ...
(NJ Spotlight News)Something's flaky when high-income homeowners get a more generous chunk of property tax relief than people with fewer resources
(Office of Governor/Tim Larsen)Sherrill, legislative leaders announce full pension payment, expanded child tax credit, cut in deficit ahead of July 1 deadline
(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)Households must earn at least $40 an hour to afford two-bedroom apartment lease and other expenses, report finds
(John Mooney/NJ Spotlight News)The latest revenue estimates are higher than before. Upcoming is how that will influence lawmakers' additions, property-tax relief and more
(NJ Spotlight/John Mooney)Sherrill's 'affordability budget' includes more than $4 billion to help offset property-tax burden, though fewer residents may qualify

Budget and finance writer John Reitmeyer joins to discuss the political process behind budget negotiations
(Office of Governor/Tim Larsen)The dilemma: continue popular programs that combat high property taxes and also close a multibillion-dollar budget gap

Assembly speaker defends the legislator-driven local spending that Sherrill says must be cut to bridge $3 billion gap
(Office of Governor/Tim Larsen)A budget step with two potential upsides: reducing a structural gap for next year and preventing shortfalls in future spending plans
(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Support for school districts and municipalities goes only so far when local costs -- health insurance, salaries and inflation -- add pressure
(Office of Governor / Tim Larsen)Sherrill talked truthfully about NJ’s fiscal challenges, but stopped short of offering specific remedies
(NJ Spotlight News)Quarterly payments to senior homeowners are going out now and in May. Here's how it works, and how you might get in on it
(Rich Hundley III/Governor’s Office)Promised years ago, first quarterly installment is on way -- and so are applications for another round of benefits
(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Data shows average property tax bill increased $475 from prior year
(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Letters detailing state property-tax benefits sent to those who have applied