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
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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
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