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NJ Treasury Warns $1.5B Budget Gap Still Looms

May 19, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.
$1.5B Budget Gap Still Looms

New Jersey raised revenue forecasts for 2026 and 2027, but officials warn a $1.5B budget gap and rising health costs remain.

Categories News Tags budget, cost of living, mikie sherrill, New Jersey

Treasury Mails Second Stay NJ Checks to Seniors: Average Payments Reach $645

May 19, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

New Jersey mails second Stay NJ checks averaging $645 to eligible seniors as applications open for 2025 property tax relief benefits.

Categories Community Tags cost of living, New Jersey

NJ Warns Medicaid and SNAP Changes Could Cut Benefits for Thousands

May 6, 2026 by Eric Blair

NJ warns that federal Medicaid and SNAP changes could reduce coverage, increase costs, and affect food assistance for thousands of residents.

Categories Community Tags cost of living, healthcare

New Jersey Seeks Delay of Federal SNAP Cost Shifts Tied to Error Rates

May 4, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.
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Federal SNAP policy could shift millions in food assistance costs to New Jersey, raising concerns for counties and vulnerable residents.

Categories News Tags cost of living, federal policy, Morris County

Sherrill Orders Statewide Housing Review as New Jersey Faces High Housing Costs

April 28, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.
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Gov. Sherrill orders a statewide housing review as New Jersey confronts rising housing costs, affordability challenges, public land development, and housing policy reforms for 2025–2035.

Categories News Tags cost of living, governor sherrill, housing, Madison, Morris County, Morris Plains, Morris Township, Morristown

New Jersey Opens Door to Nuclear Power With New Law

April 28, 2026April 16, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.
New Jersey Opens Door to New Nuclear Plants

The state has changed a long-standing rule that had effectively blocked new nuclear construction.

Categories News Tags cost of living, governor sherrill, New Jersey, utilities 1 Comment

News Briefs

  • Mine Hill Among Districts Receiving New Jersey High-Impact Tutoring Grants
  • NJ Transit World Cup Service Changes Will Affect Morris & Essex and Montclair-Boonton Riders
  • Randolph Water Main Projects Will Cause Road Closures Through Summer
  • New Jersey Urges Residents to Review Insurance Coverage as Hurricane Season Begins
  • NJ Expands REAL ID With Digital Proof of Address Now Accepted

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