'Fewer and fewer nickels to help people,' says Gottheimer, as voters fret about inflation's toll in the weeks leading to midterm elections

Rating upgrades often lead to lower borrowing costs, resulting in savings for New Jersey taxpayers

Critics ask why contract for hotel and food service training was awarded to local go-to embalmer for celebrities and political elite

By poverty measures, nearly 2 million New Jersey residents would qualify for the 50% reduction that New York City offers

The U.S. has already surpassed its 2025 budget deficit with about a month and a half left to go in its fiscal year. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the government is on track to borrow m...

New labor data shows the U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, when economists had predicted modest growth. Revised numbers for May and June also show 103,000 fewer jobs created than originally repor...

Two of the nation's biggest haulers, working together, would run more trains and disrupt passenger lines, critics say

'Most sweeping deregulation of Wall Street' since Great Recession would boost lenders, put consumers at risk, says House Democrat

Thousands of New Jersey children at risk of losing instruction hours and teacher-to-student ratio would suffer

Investments may double the targeted rate of return for 2026, defying worries about war in Iran and easing taxpayer pressure

The nonprofit will receive less revenue from its members, which are under pressure to make up for shortfalls of their own.

'That's not a good savings account,' says Republican assemblyman, as state set to drain reserve fund by well over $1 billion in next year

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Republicans ask: Where is the transparency that governor had promised on millions of dollars in 'Christmas tree' items?

'This isn't normal. This isn't right,' Republican lawmaker says of dash to move a 358-page budget bill on day it was introduced

From military aircraft control tower design to 'not real sexy' recycling bins for Camden, lawmakers in Congress hail federal funding

Sherrill, legislative leaders announce full pension payment, expanded child tax credit, cut in deficit ahead of July 1 deadline

Palantir Technologies, whose AI is useful to immigration agents, remains in portfolio as critics insist on divestment

Even Murphy, a Democrat, wanted more scrutiny of lawmakers' last-minute requests, and a Republican bill would increase transparency

Mental health service could broaden with bigger budget infusion, though governor is mindful of affordability

On top of rising costs, farmers have had to contend with volatile spring temperatures that resulted in widespread damage to crops

John Reitmeyer and Benjamin J. Hulac discuss the political and economic implications of suspending the gas tax

As lawmakers ready hundreds of millions of dollars in budget requests, one grant process shows what happens when all applicants have a shot

Urban education writer Julie O'Connor discusses her reporting, New Jersey's response and the implications

As state confronts $ 3 billion budget gap, Republican lawmaker says both parties agree that program has value

Time remains to recapture those gains through the fiscal year, though ongoing conflict and the oil supply make for economic uncertainty

Washington correspondent Benjamin J. Hulac breaks down what we know

Administration 'recklessly slashing critical programs,' says Sherrill, with a spending plan minus hundreds of millions of federal dollars

Calls and text messages to a missing New Jersey congressman have gone unanswered

Infusion of $140 billion in budget outline would be enough to 'carry us through the Trump presidency,' Graham says

Live results of the election to fill the seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill until Jan. 3.

NorthJersey.com reporters Katie Sobko and Colleen Wilson map out what we know and what's to come

Pension, benefits obligations soar $10 billion in one year, and a Treasury report warns of significant increases for health insurance

The surge in prices complicates the work of the inflation fighters at the Federal Reserve, who have faced intense pressure from President Donald Trump to lower their benchmark interest rate. But some ...

The act of withholding taxes dates back to the Founding Fathers.

Treasurer cites $6 billion 'penalty' -- roughly one-tenth of the proposed state budget -- for past skimping on retirement payments

Governor understands need for commuter bus and rail network that 'actually functions,' agency leader tells lawmakers

ReadyReturn would streamline preparation and connect low-income residents with services like nutrition, child care and heating aid

Job losses, artificial intelligence, Middle East war make for a hazy picture as treasurer and legislative experts testify on Sherrill's budget