New Jersey

Oliver, 71, had been serving as acting governor while Governor Phil Murphy was in Italy on vacation with his family.

Tax-exempt bonds issued for the American Dream mega mall backed by New Jersey economic development grants are poised to miss a third straight interest payment.

New Jersey sued the federal government to block a plan to charge drivers entering midtown Manhattan, claiming federal regulatory approval was ill-considered.

The fiscal 2024 budget features new spending without a fare hike or clear indication of when a dedicated funding stream for the state transit operator will be found.

Mr. Wolfe worked at Goldman Sachs, Prudential Securities, E-Bond Trade.com, Merrill Lynch and ButcherMark Financial Advisors. He also led the Illinois Health Facilities Authority and had advisory roles for the city of Phoenix, New York City Health and Hospitals Corp. and Dartmouth College.

Proponents say it's the right time after states reaped the revenue rewards of a strong post-COVID economic rebound. Opponents, however, point to the gloomy market predicted to be ahead.

The $54.3 billion spending plan for fiscal 2024 is $5.4 billion larger than last year's and $1.2 billion more than the proposal Gov. Phil Murphy pitched in February. It features tax-relief programs and tax code changes.

The construction manager of the beleaguered mall/entertainment complex in New Jersey says it is owed more than $30 million for unpaid work and accrued interest.

The bill includes provisions to reduce the state's CBT rate and shield some overseas profits from local taxes.

A bond-financed assisted living complex for low-income senior residents in southern New Jersey has been struggling to make timely monthly loan payments.