Spending is Skyrocketing: Ocean County budget rises to $655.6M as tax levy jumps 4.5% for 2026

Officials approve higher spending plan while increase its public information dept. three-fold Toms River, NJ – Ocean County officials have approved a $655.6 million budget for 2026, marking a significant increase in…

Key Bridge delayed and over budget after two years of planning and construction, Maryland is no closer to having a new bridge

Key Bridge Rebuild Faces Billions in Cost Overruns, Years of Delays After Deadly Collapse, and won’t be completed for at least another four years. The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in…

Beloved Middletown Schools to Shut Down Due to District Budget and Financial Problems

District leaders say the move will save millions annually as enrollment declines and costs rise. Middletown, NJ – The Middletown Township Board of Education voted Thursday night to close three schools as…

Jackson Schools to Lose Another $680,000 in School Funding Under Sherrill Budget Plan

Governor Mikie Sherrill’s proposed education budget would increase state school aid statewide, but several Ocean County districts would still see cuts while others receive significant increases. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s largest…

Gloucester County Commissioners Approve Resolution to Increase 2026 Budget Cap

The measure allows the county to raise its budget up to 3.5% above last year’s appropriations under New Jersey’s Local Government Cap Law. Woodbury, NJ – Gloucester County commissioners have approved a…

After Promising Cuts, Sherrill Proposes $60.7B Budget, $2B Higher Than Murphy With Pension and School Funding Cuts “If We Don’t Act Now”

Governor Mikie Sherrill’s first budget proposal increases state spending by nearly $2 billion compared to the final budget under former Gov. Phil Murphy. Trenton, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill unveiled her first…

Berkeley Council Introduces Parking Ordinance, Advances Budget Transfers at Meeting

Township officials also approved shared service agreements and authorized action targeting a zoning board member. Berkeley Township, NJ – The Berkeley Township Council introduced a new parking ordinance and approved several financial…

Sen. Carmen Amato Reappointed to Budget Panel, Focuses on Cost Relief for Families

The Ocean County lawmaker says rising utility bills, property taxes, and living costs must be addressed through bipartisan action. Trenton, NJ – Former Berkeley Township Mayor and State Sen. Carmen F. Amato…

NJ Senate Republicans Urge Governor Sherrill to Make Budget Cuts Amid $4 Billion Deficit

Republican budget leaders say long-ignored reforms could reduce a projected multi-billion-dollar deficit without raising taxes. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Senate Republicans are urging Governor Mikie Sherrill to adopt a series of…

New Jersey Facing $3 Billion Structural Deficit, Governor Sherrill Warns Ahead of Budget

Governor Mikie Sherrill says spending cuts will be needed to prevent a growing deficit that could wipe out state reserves within two years. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey could face a structural…

New Jersey Law Would Require State to Spend 30% of Ad Budget With Local News

Legislation aims to support struggling local journalism by directing more state advertising dollars to eligible news organizations. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers introduced legislation Thursday that would require state agencies to…

Senator Anthony Bucco praises Sherrill’s transparency, urges fiscal discipline in upcoming budget

Senate GOP leader calls for bipartisan cooperation to fix New Jersey’s long-term fiscal problems Trenton, N.J. – Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R–Morris, Passaic) issued a statement Wednesday responding to Governor…

New Jersey to extend Governor Sherrill’s 2027 state budget deadline

Measure gives administration extra time to finalize spending plan amid new session. TRENTON, NJ – A new bill has been passed into law by Governor Mikie Sherrill stating that the New Jersey…

Toms River Schools facing the unknown as budget looms, but state funding uncertain

Toms River school board reviews $2.4M in expenditures, prepares for 2026–27 budget cycle TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Regional Schools Budget and Finance Committee convened briefly on February 11 at…

Don’t Let the District Numbers Confuse You: Jackson Twp Fire Dist. #3 Provides Clarity Before Feb. 21 Budget Vote

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – In a township that receives fire suppression services from three distinct fire districts (Jackson Twp Fire District #2, #3, and #4), it is inevitable that citizens might be…

Lakewood Shomrim awarded $275,000 in federal funds through Rep. Chris Smith’s budget earmarks

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – Lakewood’s volunteer public safety group, the Lakewood Shomrim, will receive $275,000 in new federal funding to modernize its radio communication infrastructure, Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) announced this week. The…

Democrats move to give Gov. Mikie Sherrill more time to deliver first state budget

TRENTON, NJ – Lawmakers are advancing a measure to extend the deadline for Governor Mikie Sherrill’s first state budget presentation, giving the new administration additional time to craft its fiscal plan for…

Phil Murphy Budgets $1 Million to Fund New Jersey’s Fight Against Trump , Raises Taxes

TRENTON, N.J. – Gov. Phil Murphy has released his proposed fiscal year 2026 budget for New Jersey, outlining $58.1 billion in spending, an increase of roughly $2 billion from the previous year.…

Federal judge dismisses shareholder suit alleging takeover scheme at Avis Budget Group

Newark, NJ – A federal judge has dismissed a shareholder derivative lawsuit accusing Avis Budget Group’s board and its largest investor, SRS Investment Management, of orchestrating an improper control scheme that misled…

Murphy administration raids $190M from Clean Energy Fund to fill budget gaps for NJ Transit

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers have approved the diversion of $190 million from the state’s Clean Energy Fund to close budget shortfalls in the upcoming fiscal year, reigniting criticism from environmental…

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