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Gov. Mikie Sherrill gives her first Budget Address in the Assembly Chambers of the State House in Trenton on March 10, 2026.
May 29, 2026

Rutgers poll: Voters back Sherrill’s FY2027 budget strategy

A new Rutgers-Eagleton Poll finds most New Jersey voters support Gov. Mikie Sherrill's FY2027 budget and deficit plan.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill gives her first Budget Address in the Assembly Chambers of the State House in Trenton on March 10, 2026.
Mar 11, 2026

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.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill unveils her first budget as New Jersey’s 57th governor – a $60.7 billion spending plan – March 10, 2026, in Trenton.
Mar 10, 2026

Sherrill unveils $60.7B NJ budget with property tax relief

Gov. Mikie Sherrill's first state spending plan boosts property tax relief, transit, Medicaid and school aid while closing business tax loopholes.

On June 5, 2025, Gov. Phil Murphy was joined by other state officials to announce energy bill relief at the New Jersey Economic Development Authority's headquarters in Newark.
Jul 21, 2025

Business leaders find significant flaws in Murphy’s last budget

While Democrats celebrate the record $58.8 billion spending plan, critics warn of rising costs and future fiscal risk.