Rutgers poll: NJ residents downbeat on economy, cost of living
A Rutgers-Eagleton poll finds growing dissatisfaction among New Jerseyans on the economy and increasing frustrations with rising cost of living and taxes.
NJ streamlines 2026 PAS-1 app for senior property tax relief
The state simplified the process to apply, combining eligibility for three programs into one single form to let eligible seniors and disabled residents apply for ANCHOR, Senior Freeze and Stay NJ.
Murphy signs $58.8B NJ budget with tax hikes, relief aid
The spending plan includes the largest property tax relief package in state history – as well as tax increases on nicotine, sports betting, internet gaming and more.
NJ rolls out new tax tool for 2025 filing season
A pilot program for the service successfully launched last year in 12 states. New Jersey did not participate because of a tech upgrade the state’s systems were undergoing at the time.
All aboard: Murphy, legislative leaders reach CTF deal (updated)
The so-called "corporate transit fee" would help fund the financially beleaguered NJ Transit, hitting nearly 600 of the state's most profitable businesses that make at least $10 million a year in profits.
New law overhauls NJ’s corporate business tax code
The measure changes how global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) and net operating losses (NOLs) are treated under state law.
OPINION: Creating more prosperity
"Seeing the financial struggles my family, friends and fellow neighbors have been put through due to poor leadership both in Trenton and Washington is what led me to create Jersey 1st, a nonprofit designed to help put our state’s economy back on track."












