Conservative think tank faults state's ‘recession readiness’ just as lawmakers start to make plans for new tax cuts, investments, borrowing

Democratic leaders disagree over how much money should come from borrowing, how much from 'pay-go' sources like higher taxes at the pump

Assailed by Sweeney for inexperience and ties to key figure in ‘Reaganomics,’ Christie nominee may have trouble winning confirmation

Sweeney’s tweak of proposed constitutional amendment may make plan more viable politically, but GOP leaders say it would just result in higher taxes

But key component – 3 percent annual hike in state’s revenues -- is uncertain, based on past decade’s average growth of under 1 percent

Constitutional amendments in committee would beef up Transportation Trust Fund, make required payments to state-employee pensions, and extend gambling across NJ

Christie, others deride ballot question, arguing that if passed it will lead to higher taxes, drastic cuts to other programs

While supporters contend lower rates in other states have hurt state’s boat industry, foes argue tax break benefits only the wealthy

Higher thresholds in neighboring states said to spur many older residents to leave New Jersey

NJ Spotlight submits OPRA request to get administration to release dollar-to-dollar comparisons that it refuses to publish on its website