New Jersey

Tom Prendergast and Denise Berger were hired by the engineering firm to spearhead major infrastructure needs facing the New York City region.

The bi-state transportation agency's executive director, Rick Cotton, recovered from virus than three weeks after testing positive.

Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration places nearly $1 billion of discretionary spending in reserve through the 2021 fiscal year amid economic struggles from virus.

They asked for a combined $4.4 billion.

The mall and entertainment venue shut its doors to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus, five months after its partial opening.

The New Jersey state teachers' union and state Senate President Steve Sweeney announced an agreement to lower school district and employee healthcare costs.

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Executive Director Rick Cotton plans to maintain day-to-day operations from home after a positive coronavirus test.

After years of contentious state budget battles over NJ Transit, state Senate President Steve Sweeney is proposing a permanent funding solution.

The Democrat unveiled a $40.9 billion FY 2021 spending plan that again pushes for higher taxes on incomes above $1 million.

A new study finds the impact of pension debt may not be as big as commonly believed.

The region's bond issuers sold $113.3 billion of debt in 2019, a 16.8% increase from 2018 fueled largely by a spike in taxable deals.

A coalition of left-leaning lobbying groups are pushing new tax proposals that could raise $3.1 billion of new annual revenue ahead of Gov. Phil Murphy unveiling his annual fiscal plan.

The Atlantic City casino industry kicked off 2020 with another year-over-year gambling revenue gain.

The Moody's downgrade to Baa3 for East Orange School District stems from reserve levels that have been in the red the past two years.

Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration had held funds in reserve since July citing concerns about revenue projections.

The New Jersey governor is continuing his push for a tax on incomes above a million dollars after lawmakers rebuffed him during his first two years in office.

Atlantic City’s recent fiscal progress under state control provided a lift for two municipal issuers tied to the Jersey Shore gambling hub.

Transportation advocates focused on new state revenue sources that can place the cash-strapped agency on firmer financial footing.

The challenge this year will be biggest in the three states that were found by the Council of Development Finance Agencies to be closest to using their 2018 limits — California, New York and Massachusetts.

The New Jersey city received a Moody's Investors Service upgrade to Ba3 from B2 as it enters year four of a five-year state takeover period.