Lawmakers defy Murphy — no millionaires’ tax in this budgetLawmakers defy Murphy — no millionaires’ tax in this budgetBudget committee Democrats advance 2020 budget that spends slightly more than the governor had proposed and without the tax and fee hikes he proposed.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Assembly votes to expand medical marijuana, keep taxing itAssembly votes to expand medical marijuana, keep taxing itThe 65-5 vote, with six abstentions, pushes the bill one step from Gov. Phil Murphy's desk. Senate approval is expected next week.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Overtime rising in NJ prisons to 775,000 hours, $38 millionOvertime rising in NJ prisons to 775,000 hours, $38 millionActing Corrections Commissioner Marcus Hicks says it's difficult to keep up with attrition and that recruiting classes are getting smaller.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Fees on opioids, workers on Medicaid examined at budget hearingFees on opioids, workers on Medicaid examined at budget hearingMore than $50 million in new fees would be collected to offset opioid spending and Medicaid for people who don't get health coverage from their employers.Michael SymonsMichael Symons