New Jersey

Tax collections that came in below forecast reinforce the need for new tax revenues, said Elizabeth Muoio.

New Jersey lawmakers want to complete sports gambling legalization to get new revenue for the state government and debt-ridden Atlantic City.

Citing risks to all of the state's pension funds, Gov. Phil Murphy conditionally vetoed legislation to enable a spinoff of the state’s Police and Firemen's Retirement System.

New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and other states are hoping to capitalize on gaming legalized by the Supreme Court's decision on Monday.

Conning is holding firm to its declining outlook on states' credit quality, though S&P sees some rays of sunshine.

New Jersey Transit faces a December deadline to install positive train control.

The Garden State's pension burden will remain a heavy credit weakness for the foreseeable future, according to S&P Global Ratings.

The former presidential candidate implored New York and New Jersey to enable their cities to execute streamlined project delivery.

New Jersey lawmakers expanded the scope of a bond proposal to add money for school safety.

New casinos will open this year after a winning 2017 for the Jersey Shore resort’s downsized gambling industry.

New Jersey's third-most-populous city retains a junk Ba1 underling rating, but Moody's boosted its outlook to stable.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy removed the outside law firm appointed by his predecessor, Chris Christie.

New Jersey lawmakers are seeking once again to expand the state’s use of public-private partnerships as a way to jump-start infrastructure improvements.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao heard bipartisan criticism from lawmakers for the administration’s failure to fully fund the Highway Trust Fund and was told the White House plan for privatizing the Federal Aviation Administration won’t pass Congress.

The proposed dual-track rail tunnel connecting New Jersey and Manhattan is opposed by President Trump even though the White House says it is expediting approval of major infrastructure projects.

New Jersey needs new tax increases to combat an “unsustainable” structural deficit, the state’s top fiscal officer told legislative leaders Tuesday.

A New Jersey lawmaker is seeking to cancel the state’s $3.2 billion tobacco refunding bond deal, saying the transaction was unconstitutional.

Employers in New York also are allowed to implement a 5% payroll tax as a way of paying some of their employees’ state income taxes.

Atlantic City's state overseer sees a “major” breakthrough following a $49 million bond sale.

The St. Louis-based firm enters its second century of business this year.