»OLS's $760M Revenue Gap Undercuts Tax Cut Talk-
Despite income tax surge and unemployment drop, Christie's revenue projections again come up short.
- »Paterson Keys Heritage Tourism to Strike Centennial
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New national park joins museums, universities to commemorate 1913 strike.
- »Christie Crows Over Unemployment Drop, Revenue Growth
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Jobless rate drops to 8.7 percent, revenues sufficient to avoid further cuts.
»Democrats Hammer Rise in Net Property Taxes Under Christie-
But Community Affairs chief says systemic reforms, cuts in total tax rate are key.
- »Democrats Attack Potential Privatization of Motor Vehicle Inspections
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But Motor Vehicles chief says new contract pushes off privatization option for three years.
- »NJ Needs to Step Up Future Funding for Higher Education, University Presidents Warn
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State's colleges educating 55,000 more students with $303 million less state money than in 2006.
- »Net Property Tax Increase Much Higher Under Christie Than Corzine
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Christie's rebate cuts result in 18.6 percent increase in net property taxes that hits those making under $150,000.
»Un-Civil Wars: Christie Administration Pushing for Sweeping Civil Service Changes-
Rebuffed by Legislature, Christie goes for major regulatory changes through Civil Service Commission.
- »NJ Pols Not Likely to Face Up to Fiscal Crisis Before 2017
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Good news, not bad, plays well with voters in election year, according to political scientists.
»Digging a Deeper Hole: Failure to Fund Infrastructure Exacerbates Long-Term Fiscal Crisis-
Pension gap, unfunded retiree health benefits, high debt and rising Medicaid bills make it hard for state to even begin to meet $70 billion infrastructure need.
»Embattled Barchi Defends Rutgers-UMDNJ Merger, Leadership-
Democratic budget chair criticizes lack of budget detail, while faculty question Barchi’s intentions for Rutgers' future.
- »Property Tax Politics: Christie Revives Tax Cut with New Twist
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Sweeney takes ‘wait and see’ approach, Buono says Christie should hike taxes on millionaires
»Treasury vs. OLS, Round 2: Rosen Warns of $637 Million Revenue Gap-
For second straight year, OLS budget expert projects lower revenues than Sidamon-Eristoff.
»Unemployment Emerging as Major Issue in Governor’s Race-
NJ jobless rate higher than national average and neighboring states still a vulnerability for Christie.
»Christie’s Luck: Income Tax Surge Bails Out Budget-
The rich get richer, fattening Treasury’s coffers, but how long will it last?
- »Christie Plugging Transportation Trust Fund Hole With Bond Premiums One-Shot
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Borrowing for TTF under Christie will be at record high, pay-as-you-go financing at all-time low.
»Budget Games: How Christie Plugged $3 Billion Structural Deficit-
Governor banks on one-shots, property-tax rebate delay, Medicaid savings, and Internet gaming to bridge budget gap
»Budget’s Bottom Line: Christie Needs Revenue Bonanza-
Governor has to bet on high tax-growth in FY14 to bridge $3 billion structural deficit.
»Battle Over Governor’s Powers Underscores Importance of Upcoming Supreme Court Fight-
Court hearing on Christie’s right to unilaterally abolish Council on Affordable Housing has constitutional and budgetary implications.
- »The Politics of Gun Control: Christie Aims for the Center
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Democrats, gun control advocates criticize Christie’s inaction compared to Obama, Cuomo
»Sandy Aid is Big Win, But Don’t Expect a Katrina-Sized Boom-
Expert: Reconstruction will boost economy, but won’t put a dent in state revenue shortfall.
- »State of the State Debate Previews Upcoming Governor’s Race
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Christie stresses bipartisanship and Sandy recovery, but Democrats focus on flagging economy.
»Fate of New Jersey Economy in 2013 Hinges on Congress-
Will Sandy reconstruction offset impact of federal tax hikes on NJ economy?
»Budget Cuts Loom as Shortfall Tops $700 Million-
OLS: Sandy reconstruction, income tax surge will help, but not enough.
»Hurricane Christie Blasts GOP House Speaker-
Boehner backs down on Sandy aid bill in face of governor’s attack.
»New Jersey Facing Major Fiscal Crisis in Years Ahead, Blue-Ribbon Panel Reports-
Budget expert: More revenue needed to meet pension, Medicaid, and infrastructure expenses.
- »Sweeney Wields ‘Big Stick’ as Senate Passes Shared-Services Bill
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Legislation has Christie’s support, but Assembly not sold on controversial mandate.
- »Economists: Post-Sandy Reconstruction Could Provide Quick Boost for Lagging Economy
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Experts are more pessimistic about New Jersey competitiveness, prospects for future growth.
»Christie Says Critics Shouldn’t Blame Him for Romney Loss-
Christie-Obama 'bromance' boosts 2013 reelection, but could hurt presidential bid.
»Unemployment Rate Rises for Fifth Straight Month-
Christie attacks calculations, Democrats attack Christie.
