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With state health benefits rising ‘astronomically,’ Murphy seeks $100M in cuts
The state pays the majority of the cost of health benefits for state workers
Murphy, state leaders hammer out deal on N.J. tax increases
Gov. Phil Murphy has to sign a final budget by June 30.
Why things broke in Sherrill’s favor in big N.J. governor primary: A What Makes Jersey Run special edition
There's a lot to discuss about Jersey's big primary election Tuesday.
What Makes Jersey Run: What I’m hearing as the big primary for N.J. governor arrives
Only a few days left before the big June 10 gubernatorial primary.
N.J. public workers face huge health care hikes. Ozempic partly to blame, officials say.
Unions blame ‘greed’ by healthcare providers, state officials say pricey weight-loss meds and increasing demand for care are the problem.
‘A first-class reporter and an even better person.’ N.J. mourns political reporter Matt Arco.
Following the death of Matt Arco, many expressed their sadness and admiration for the 39-year-old reporter
What Makes Jersey Run: Are we headed for a state government shutdown?
There's all kinds of uncertainty surrounding taxes and the state budget.
Key lawmakers are telling some N.J. taxes to take a hike
The proposed new taxes would cover go-cart racing, batting cages, laser tag, bowling, interior design services, horse training and much more.
What Makes Jersey Run EXCLUSIVE: The fight for Trump’s endorsement in GOP gov primary
Read the third edition of our weekly New Jersey politics newsletter.
N.J. could make possessing weed a crime again under these circumstances
A new bill would make it illegal for people to purchase weed from unlicensed sources.
Gov. Murphy proposes record spending, new taxes and fees in his final N.J. budget
The governor's proposed state budget has a $6.3B surplus. But huge proposed federal Medicaid cuts could wipe that out.
Profits before patients?
Medical cannabis patients say it's a promise broken. Their struggles are worse since N.J. legalized weed, and they're banned from growing their own medicine.
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