Factoring in other laws not directly adopted for the 2019 budget, Murphy approved more than $2.25B in new and higher taxes and fees in his first year in office.
By the end of March, the Legislature is likely to pass a bill significantly extending the statute of limitations for sex-abuse civil lawsuits in New Jersey.
New Jersey lawmakers could soon pass legislation that would allow undocumented immigrants, the homeless, and others with no documentation to get driver’s licenses.
The debate is continuing not only over the availability and accessibility of affordable housing in New Jersey, but also whether the courts or the Legislature should oversee the issue.
New Jersey looks certain to open its new fiscal year Sunday without a budget in place. Whether that means a partial government shutdown that closes state-run parks and beaches remains to be seen.