Murphy rails against Legislature’s budget full of ‘pork and Christmas trees’
With nine days left in the budget deadline, the governor says all options remain on the table. But at this point, no new meetings are scheduled.
Elizabeth Maher Muoio
Treasurer defends budget to Assembly committee
One of this year’s big selling points is that the budget identifies a billion dollars in savings.
Murphy seeks review of state’s assets to help fund public worker pensions
Critics say the state should live within its means by reforming health care and pensions instead of selling assets.
State’s construction forecast points to a strong economy, advocates say
New Jersey Alliance for Action says the state of construction is a good way to take a pulse on where the economy is heading.
State is bullish on Trenton as minority, women contractors gather to network
Creating economic opportunity in Trenton one step at a time.
Senate president insists there’s ‘plenty of time’ to get a budget passed
State budget negotiations appeared to break down last week amid persistent reports of acrimony between Senate President Steve Sweeney and Gov. Phil Murphy. But Monday, Sweeney today maintained that ...
Muoio: State must make ‘tough choices’ to stay afloat
Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio says the state must start making tough choices and raising the revenues necessary to meet its fiscal obligations.
State treasurer warns of ‘draconian cuts’ if Legislature doesn’t raise taxes
State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio testified before the Assembly Budget Committee on how the state's revenue figures square with the proposed budget. Muoio said instead of an April surprise, New ...
Acting treasurer defends Murphy’s budget before Assembly committee
Lawmakers of both parties wondered why Murphy is still using the old, discredited 2008 formula, and not the one they tinkered with last summer.
Senate Judiciary Committee approves two Murphy Cabinet members
Elizabeth Maher Muoio and Lamont Repollet were approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee. They now head to the full Senate for consideration.
Are NJ’s voting machines vulnerable to hacking?
NJ is one of just five states that exclusively uses paperless machines, technology that experts say is outdated and vulnerable.
NJ Lawmakers Grill Amtrak Officials Over Train Troubles
They wanted an explanation why Amtrak’s infrastructure kept going off the rails.
April 28, 2017: NJTV News with Mary Alice Williams
NJ Transit execs say your commute is going to get worse before it gets better. Infrastructure upgrades may mean major shutdowns. A day short of Trump's 100th day a coalition of progressives forms to ...
Mercer County Officials Warn of Renter Scams
Many have been swindled by people posing as landlords or agents who rent out properties without the rights.
Oct. 25, 2016: NJTV News with Mary Alice Williams
The silver lining in the gas tax hike deal to pay for road and bridge repairs: Funding to ease the commute and boost the economy with the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Extension. Bridgegate prosecutors ...
