Total state spending of $49.5 billion would pass Corzine for highest in NJ history.

With one of every three dollars of the governor's budget earmarked for education, schools wait to see how much they will actually receive.

Administration justifies appropriation by arguing the money is 'surplus dollars.'

Among the initiatives: a shift from institutional to community-based care, a major overhaul of state health services, and a redistribution of current funding.

Decision follows criticism by residents and activists that original plan is inadequate.

Governor's proposed income tax cut 'won't fill the tank of a middle-class family's minivan.'

In his fiscal year 2013 budget proposal, Gov. Chris Christie has proposed a $1.071 billion pension fund payment, which the administration touts as the largest ever. Nevertheless, the Communications Workers of America,