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NJ FY27 budget hearing highlights business tax concerns
Lawmakers heard testimony this week on Gov. Mikie Sherrill's proposed $60.7 billion spending plan for fiscal year 2027. Business groups raised concerns over tax proposals, employers costs and fiscal growth.
Sherrill $60.7B budget: key quotes and legislative reactions
Democratic and Republican lawmakers respond to Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s first state budget, debating taxes, spending and reforms.
Sherrill warns of $3B structural deficit ahead of NJ budget
Gov. Mikie Sherrill warns of a looming $3 billion structural deficit despite a $7.2 billion surplus, urging cost savings over tax hikes.
Sherrill faces tough decisions in first NJ budget
Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill will inherit a $58.8 billion spending plan, a structural deficit and looming federal funding cuts. NJBIZ spoke with the incoming leader, experts and lawmakers for more insight.
NJ lawmakers advance single-use utensil, synthetic dye bills
During the lame duck session, legislators are targeting bills on single-use utensils and synthetic food dyes, alongside a craft beverage promotion measure.
Lawmakers push $25M lifeline to keep Heights University Hospital open
The move aims to prevent layoffs, service cuts and preserve critical care options in Jersey City.
$58.8B budget advances after late-night vote
After clearing both Senate and Assembly committees in the 11 p.m. hour Friday, full votes are now set for Monday and then head to the governor's desk ahead of the July 1 deadline.
NJ budget deal set, but final bill delay stalls vote
While state leaders have agreed on a $58 billion spending plan, lawmakers again face criticism – including their own – over the last-minute timing of the process.
As AC Electric energy bills spike, lawmakers call for action (updated)
Some customers have incurred charges three to four times higher than what they normally pay during the summer months.
Trenton’s lame duck session closes with flurry of activity
Read about what was signed and vetoed, along with what's still waiting action.
Trenton sees some lame duck activity
Measures that made moves ahead of the start of 2024 include legislation to address the state's teacher shortage, expand family leave coverage, and more.
NJ Chamber reveals 2023 legislative, business award winners
Coming up on 30 years with the statewide organization, Michael Egenton, executive vice president, Government Relations, reflects on the impact of the biennial recognition with NJBIZ.
