Murphy made these 21 promises to make N.J. more progressive. Here’s where they stand.
Here's how Gov. Phil Murphy promises on legal weed, the minimum wage, the millionaires tax and more have played out.
N.J.’s big deal with teachers to cut healthcare costs is backfiring in 130 school districts
Hundreds of school districts will get a break in their health care premiums because of a 2020 law, but more than 100 said it's costing them more.
N.J. restoring ‘Urban Enterprise’ program that cuts taxes in struggling cities
Acting Gov. Sheila Oliver signed a bill dedicating $42.5 million to the program to stimulate economic growth in distressed communities.
N.J. businesses to get socked with $250M unemployment insurance tax hike
The state Department of Labor on Friday notified businesses of the coming payroll tax hike.
N.J. just got more good news about its finances
Fitch Ratings upgraded New Jersey's credit outlook from negative to positive.
Largest N.J. film studio opens for business in Jersey City
The facility expects to book up to four "major" TV and film productions a year.
Murphy signs law to help hard-hit N.J. renters. It also ends eviction moratorium sooner for some.
The eviction moratorium will come to an end for some households at the end of August.
How should N.J. spend its billions in federal aid? There’s no shortage of ideas.
The administration is asking N.J. residents to weigh in on spending its $6.2 billion in federal aid. Ideas include curbing gun violence, helping immigrants and boosting businesses.
N.J. public-worker pension fund reports hefty returns. Here’s how much it made through May.
The acting director of investments said he doesn't expect much change between May and the June 30 end of the fiscal year.
N.J. ban on selling food you bake at home could be ending soon
The New Jersey Department of Health is considering a rule change that would legalize home-baking.
N.J.’s $6.9B pension contribution, debt moves spur improved credit outlook from Wall Street
Moody's Investors Service lifted New Jersey's credit rating from stable to positive.
$500 N.J. rebate checks in the mail. 200K have been sent, hundreds of thousands more on the way
Couples with income below $150,000 and at least one dependent child and individuals with income below $75,000 and at least one dependent child qualify for rebates of up to $500.