Trenton, NJ – Senate Republican Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon warned Thursday that Newark’s fiscal crisis is deeper than the $52 million in transitional aid recently granted by the state, urging …
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Jackson Council Steps in to Pay for Cops in Schools As Murphy’s S2 Budget Decimates District’s Finances
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJackson council funds school resource officers to ease strain on Board of Education from state aid cuts while maintaining 0% municipal tax increase. The Jackson Township Council has announced that …
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Bucco slams Democrats over $500M in budget cuts affecting vulnerable New Jerseyans
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, NJ — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco is calling out Trenton Democrats for what he described as a failure to justify more than $500 million in budget cuts …
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Dems Slip $500 Million in Undisclosed Spending in Murphy Budget, New Jersey Lawmaker Alleges
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, NJ – Senator Declan O’Scanlon, the Senate Republican Budget Officer, accused Democratic lawmakers of pushing through $500 million in budget line items without proper disclosure or explanation. He said …
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Rutgers approves $5.9B budget with sharp tuition hike and expanded aid for low-income students
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonRutgers University’s Board of Governors on Tuesday approved a $5.9 billion operating budget for the 2025–2026 academic year, including a 5% tuition increase for in-state students and a 6% increase …
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On June 30th, Mayor Rodrick and the Toms River Township Council presented a budget for 2025 that has a 9% reduction in overall spending while maintaining a zero percent tax …
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On June 30th, Mayor Rodrick and the Toms River Township Council presented a budget for 2025 that has a 9% reduction in overall spending while maintaining a zero percent tax …
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Senator Andy Kim slams GOP-backed federal budget bill, highlights impact on NJ families
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonWASHINGTON, D.C. — In a strongly worded newsletter released over the Fourth of July weekend, U.S. Senator Andy Kim condemned the recently passed House Republican-backed budget measure, which he refers …
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New Jersey Faces $4 Billion Budget Gap in Pork Filled Proposal by Phil Murphy, Lawmaker Says
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonHOLMDEL, N.J. — Senate Republican Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon on Thursday called on Governor Phil Murphy to immediately freeze hundreds of state budget items he labeled as frivolous “pork,” warning …
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Sherrill slams GOP-backed budget in heated social media thread as governor’s race heats up
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonMORRISTOWN, N.J. — U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill launched a pointed series of attacks on a Republican-backed federal budget proposal Tuesday, calling it a “reckless” plan that would raise taxes and …
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Phil Murphy’s Budget is No Way to Run a State, New Jersey Lawmaker Says
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, N.J. — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco on Friday condemned the state budget process led by Democrats, calling it rushed and lacking transparency. In a statement issued June …
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Murphy increases tax for high-end home sales in new budget
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy has approved changes to New Jersey’s real estate transfer fee, increasing the so-called “mansion tax” on high-value property sales as part of the state’s …
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Jackson Township Public Notice: Ordinances and Budget
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOWNSHIP OF JACKSON ORDINANCE 2025-17 Ordinance 2025-17 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 372 OF THE TOWNSHIP CODE …
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Murphy’s budget cuts state funded summer college assistance for low income students in New Jersey
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, N.J. — A state-funded program that has helped thousands of low-income students afford college classes during the summer may be on the chopping block as New Jersey lawmakers negotiate …
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Huge Cuts, No Tax Increase: Toms River Slashes $11 Million from Municipal Budget
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, N.J. — Mayor Dan Rodrick introduced a municipal budget on Wednesday that includes no increase in the municipal tax rate and cuts the budget from $146 million to …
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Murphy’s New Jersey Budget Full of Waste and Excessive Spending, GOP Says
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, N.J. – Senate Republican members of the New Jersey Budget Committee are urging significant changes to Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed state budget, criticizing what they describe as excessive spending, …
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Murphy cuts cancer screening program from state budget
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonNew Jersey Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco criticized Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed budget cuts to ScreenNJ on Wednesday, calling the reductions “deeply troubling and frankly, irresponsible.” The program has …
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Trump budget seeks $163 billion cut to non-defense spending in budget
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonPresident Donald Trump is proposing a sweeping $163 billion reduction in non-defense discretionary spending for the upcoming fiscal year, while significantly increasing funding for the U.S. military and border security, …
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An interview with Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick announced that municipal property taxes will remain flat this year, crediting deep payroll cuts and a rollback of major development plans …
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Ocean County unveils $608.7M budget with stable tax rate, major investment in growth and education
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners introduced its $608,759,015 budget for 2025 this week, promising no increase to the county property tax rate while funding a …
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Maryland’s New Sweet Tooth Tax: Snacks and Soda Taxes on the Horizon Under Governor Moore’s Latest Budget Proposal
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, N.J. — Maryland residents are facing a series of new tax proposals and increases under Governor Wes Moore’s administration, aimed at addressing a projected $3 billion budget deficit for …
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New Jersey lawmakers criticize governor’s budget, call for tax relief
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, N.J. – Republican lawmakers from New Jersey’s 9th Legislative District criticized Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed FY2026 budget, arguing it exacerbates the state’s affordability crisis by increasing spending rather than …
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Murphy’s budget includes over $1 billion in tax hikes, Republican lawmaker warns
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposed budget would raise taxes by more than $1 billion, according to calculations by Assembly Budget Committee member Brian Rumpf, who criticized the plan …
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Murphy Touts Affordability in Budget Address, But New Jersey’s Rising Costs and Taxes Tell a Different Story
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTrenton, NJ – In his annual budget address delivered on Tuesday, February 25, Governor Phil Murphy painted an optimistic picture of New Jersey’s affordability, claiming his administration has made historic …
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Phil Murphy Must Be High: Governor Proposed 500% Weed Tax in Budget
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, NJ – We’re not sure what kind of weed Governor Phil Murphy is smoking these days with his alien in the attic, but it must be the good stuff. …