NJ Revenue: The Warning Lights are Starting to Glow
The latest revenue update from the NJ Dept. of Treasury shows an increase in total collections for March compared to...
The 21st Briefing: PILOT Gaps, Climate Rules, and the DOE “Black Box”
We look at the high-stakes FY2027 New Jersey budget hearings, breaking down how state funding decisions for education, housing, and...
Why NJ’s Payroll Drop May Matter More Than the Unemployment Dip
The latest NJ Employment report from the state DOL might come across as a bit of a contradiction, showing a...
A $60.7 Billion Budget, Two Days of Hearings and Another Scutari Special
We break down the $60.7 billion spending plan, the “Scutari Special” on flood rules, and the looming $333 million hole...
Community Voices: They Don’t Have to Answer to You—And That’s the Problem
A School Board and Administrative Accountability Crisis in New Jersey -Eliza Schleifstein Concerns surrounding a school photography vendor used by...
Education Spending, Job Numbers and OPRA Battles
The budgets are in, and the “transparency tax” is going up. In this briefing, we dive into the latest fiscal...
The Hole Gets Bigger: Treasury Expands New Jersey’s Health Benefits Alarm
The NJ Dept of Treasury put out another release earlier this week that widened the picture on the state’s health...
The Trenton Tightrope: Seven Fights Shaping the ’27 Budget (Audio)
This week the Budget leaves the governors office and into the legislative calendar as the 60.7 billion budget with a...
The $333 Million Hole: Why NJ School Health Premiums are Set to Explode
If you thought this year was bad for school budgets, 2027 is asking you to hold its beer. The state...
NJ WARN On Track for 4-Year High: BH & Madison on the 2026 Lay-Off Radar
WARN notices signal potential job losses before they hit the ground and the impact is felt. Under Federal rules, employees...