NJ Assembly Republicans Roast Rutgers Football After $5M Budget Boost, UMass Disaster
NJ Assembly Republicans mocked Rutgers after its stunning UMass loss, highlighting a $5 million state appropriation and $1.55 million opponent payout.…
Facing Budget Crisis, Lakewood Cuts Funding For Non-Mandated Schol Bus Routes
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Families in Lakewood Township whose children live close enough to school that transportation is not required by state law are facing a sharp increase in busing costs for the…
New Jersey Republicans Demand Answers After 43-Day Delay in Release of State Budget Spending Details
The New Jersey State House in Trenton, where lawmakers approved the state's record $60.7 billion Fiscal Year 2027 budget before the June 30 constitutional deadline.…
Mikie Sherrill’s New Jersey Budget Includes Funding for Gaza Activist Group, Report
Trenton, NJ – A new report by the New York Sun is drawing attention to a provision in New Jersey’s latest state budget that allocates $20 million for free legal services for…
Pennsylvania Lawmaker Ordered by Dems to Remove Patriotic “Costume” Jacket During Budget Sessions
Rep. Eric Davanzo said he refused to remove a patriotic jacket celebrating America’s 250th anniversary after House leadership deemed it a prohibited costume under chamber rules. Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Rep. Eric…
Jersey City to Use Weed Sales to Puff Up in Smoke City Budget
City officials approved redirecting cannabis tax revenue from education, affordable housing, and social equity programs to the general operating budget as they work to address a $255 million deficit. Jersey City, NJ…
Democrats Reject ‘F.U.C.K. Jersey City’ Amendment During Heated New Jersey Budget Debate
Assembly Democrats voted down a Republican amendment that would have renamed a Jersey City funding bill with an acronym spelling an expletive as budget tensions boiled over in Trenton. TRENTON, N.J. —…
Mikie Sherrill Signs $60.7 Billion New Jersey Budget That Funds Migrant Legal Fees, Defunds Suburban Schools
Governor Mikie Sherrill is calling New Jersey’s new $60.7 billion budget the most fiscally responsible in years, but Republicans say the record spending plan falls short on affordability and transparency while expanding…
Mikie Sherrill’s $60B New Jersey Budget Under Fire Over DEI, Migrant Legal Aid, Progressive Policies, and Green Energy Spending
Critics of Assembly Bill A5327 say millions in taxpayer dollars are being directed toward diversity initiatives, immigration legal services and clean energy programs while residents continue to face some of the nation’s…
GOP Senator Blasts Budget Secrecy as New Jersey Lawmakers Near Budget Vote Deadline
Sen. Declan O’Scanlon accused Democratic leaders of withholding details of the state budget until the final hours before a scheduled vote, arguing the process lacks transparency. Trenton, NJ – Republican State Sen.…
Mikie Sherrill Slams the Brakes on Meals on Wheels Funding in New Budget
Meals on Wheels Ocean County Executive Director James Sigurdson plans to retire on Jan. 1, 2027, ending more than 26 years with the nonprofit organization that provides meals and support services to…
Jackson Council Votes 4-0 in Favor of Mayor Kuhn’s 5% Budget Increase With Minor Changes
Jackson Budget Fight Erupts as Mayor Declares ‘It Is Now Their Budget’ Amid $3.1 Million Spending Increase, as Mayor Kuhn skips an important budget hearing, delivering a sharply worded message that shifts…
New Jersey Lawmakers Unveil School Finance Overhaul After District Budget Crises
A three-bill package would increase state oversight, create an early warning system for financial distress, and help districts cope with unexpected cost spikes. TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a…
New Jersey Democrats Are Literally Going Nuts as Budget Deadline Looms
Republicans blasted the proposal as a trivial distraction from property taxes, utility costs, and looming budget negotiations. TRENTON, N.J. — With New Jersey facing a budget deadline later this month and residents…
Toms River Mayor Continues to Hold the Line on Taxes Amid Ongoing Budget Battle With Opponents
Despite rising healthcare costs, out-of-control insurance hikes, and high fuel and energy costs, Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick’s administration continues to emphasize fiscal discipline and taxpayer relief, maintaining a steady approach to…
Jackson Budget Vote Sparks Employee Fears After Council Deadlock Nearly Jeopardized Benefits and Payroll
Jackson, NJ – A sharply politically divided Jackson Township Council vote triggered panic among municipal employees after key budget measures tied to health insurance, payroll obligations, and township operations nearly failed during…
NJ GOP Senators Urge Sherrill to Restore School Aid Before Budget Deadline, Warn of Cuts and Tax Hikes
Trenton, NJ — Two Republican state senators are pressing Gov. Mikie Sherrill to reverse proposed limits on school funding, warning that districts across New Jersey are already cutting programs and raising property…
Toms River Schools Approve $306M Budget, Superintendent’s 35% Raise to $308K as Taxes Rise
Toms River, NJ — A school district that warned it was nearing financial collapse last year has now approved a $306 million budget and a new contract that will raise its superintendent’s…
New York lawmakers continue budget fight over housing and migrant funding
Albany, NY – New York lawmakers blew past a key April budget deadline again this year, with a roughly $237 billion spending plan stalled over disputes on housing policy and billions in…
Howell Council Advances $67.4M Budget With Tax Increase, Residents Raise Zoning Concerns Tuesday
Howell Township, NJ — Residents face a proposed tax increase as township officials introduced a $67.4 million municipal budget Tuesday night while fielding public complaints about zoning enforcement and neighborhood development. The…