New Jersey

An expiring cap on New Jersey police and firefighter raises pressure on local government finances, according to Fitch Ratings.

The water utility will not be sold or leased as part of New Jersey’s state takeover, officials announced.

New Jersey is planning more than $200 million in borrowing for new government office buildings amid opposition from many in the state's capital city.

Liz Muoio would become just the second woman to hold the office.

Atlantic City's declining gambling market that contributed to a near default on city finances last year is poised for a slight comeback with the shuttered Revel Casino Hotel slated to reopen next year under new ownership.

With a $2.4 billion modernization of Newark Liberty International Airport already taking flight, an urban planning group wants the airport to spread its wings further with a large-scale infrastructure project.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie urged his successor to reduce health benefits for public employees as a way to fund the state’s underfunded pension system.

New Jersey is cutting salaries for Atlantic City firefighters after a court limited staff reductions under the state’s Municipal Stabilization and Recovery Act.

The governors of California, New York and New Jersey said they would challenge the Republican tax bills in court if they pass.

The year-end deadlines built into the GOP tax bills guarantee long hours in December for those putting together deals before Jan. 1.

The Regional Plan Association recommends congestion pricing, infrastructure banks, public benefit corporations, a regional rail system and an end to 24-hour New York subway service.

October revenue jumped $231 million compared to a year ago.

Public school systems will face financial tests if the state seeks to reduce school aid or increase pension contributions, according to S&P.

Voters brought change to both the Atlantic City and New Jersey governments in Tuesday's election.

A court ruling offers some financial relief to the distressed gambling hub, according to Moody’s Investors Service.

Moody’s Investors Service moved the outlook to negative in advance of a $40 million revenue bond sale.

Funding shortfalls, delayed expansion projects, and gridlock threaten the viability of the Amazon bids, according to the Tri-State Transportation Campaign.

New Jersey's long track record of aiding distressed municipalities continues, according to S&P Global Ratings credit analyst Timothy Little.

The most severely impacted New Jersey municipalities have largely recovered from the 2012 superstorm, according to Moody's Investors Service.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey says it has spent almost $1 billion, with more on the way.