They might, as part of a swap on gas-tax hike; meanwhile, Republicans claim charitable deduction would benefit nonprofits -- as well as the wealthy

With Christie unenthusiastic about gas-tax hike and cuts to estate tax, lawmakers hope to make an end-run around the governor -- and his veto

With $70 billion at their disposal, pension-fund managers, according to some experts, need to consider both the return on investment and the types of companies ...

If top court decides to restore cost-of-living adjustments for retirees it could mean another $13B to state’s unfunded pension liability

Raising limit would exempt about 90 percent of those now hit by tax, still preserve some revenue for various programs

With employee costs rising 15%-20% and revenues rising 3%, official calls equation ‘unsustainable’

While revenue forecasts are somewhat rosy, transportation fund needs and cost-of-living court case could blow holes in budget

But fiscal technique accounts for less than 1 percent of total spending, governor’s lowest in seven years

Rate of return exceeds projections but union officials question millions in fees paid to Wall Street

Legislators hold final public hearing on budget; work now begin on details of spending plan for FY2017