Critics say NJ has better use for $45M than electric school busesCritics say NJ has better use for $45M than electric school busesA pilot program spending $15 million a year for three years on electric school buses survives criticism and is passed by the Assembly.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
How NJ may improve improve access to mental health careHow NJ may improve improve access to mental health careThe coronavirus pandemic has created a "cataclysmic event" of increased anxiety and depression amongst people in all demographics in the Garden State. Dino FlammiaDino Flammia
From K-12 to college, concern about pandemic’s mental health tollFrom K-12 to college, concern about pandemic’s mental health tollNine bills advance through Assembly committees aimed at preparing for what one lawmaker calls New Jersey's next crisis.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Assembly spars over taxes as up to $14B in borrowing advancesAssembly spars over taxes as up to $14B in borrowing advancesIn a party-line vote, Assembly approves plan to patch over steep declines in government revenues by borrowing billions of dollars to pay current expenses.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
NJ Transit, water top lawmakers’ priorities for 2020 sessionNJ Transit, water top lawmakers’ priorities for 2020 sessionDemocrats remain in control of the Legislature, though a little less firmly after Republicans gained three seats in the 2019 midterms.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
N’s high property taxes keep rising — average is now $8,953N’s high property taxes keep rising — average is now $8,953New Jersey’s average residential property tax bill grew at the fastest rate in three years in 2019, 2.1%, reaching $8,953.Michael SymonsMichael SymonsSergio BichaoSergio Bichao
Legislature votes to extend business tax breaks, inviting vetoLegislature votes to extend business tax breaks, inviting vetoDespite Gov. Phil Murphy's veto threat, the Legislature Thursday approved a seven-month extension for New Jersey’s business tax incentive programs.Michael SymonsMichael Symons