New Jersey

The new spokesman for Atlantic City's emergency manager says all options remain on the table for the troubled city, including bankruptcy.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has joined a crowded 2016 presidential race as the 14th Republican candidate and in his official announcement Tuesday morning highlighted financial leadership delivered in Trenton that he would bring to Washington, D.C.

The New Jersey State Legislature has approved a package of bills aimed at stabilizing Atlantic City's finances.

The fiscal woes in Atlantic City, N.J. are creating a "ripple impact" for Atlantic County, according to Janney Capital Markets.

As Atlantic City's once thriving gambling industry deteriorates in the face of increased regional competition, some New Jersey lawmakers say the way to keep betting revenue in the Garden State is to authorize casinos near New York.

New Jersey's tax revenue is down 10% since receipts began to plummet from the 2008 recession, according to new report from Pew Charitable Trusts.

William Paterson University in Wayne, N.J. had its credit rating cut one notch with a negative outlook by Moody's Investors Service, which cited the regional public college's weakened student demand.

The New Jersey School Bond Reserve Act enhancement program was downgraded two notches by Moody's Investors Service, affecting $6.75 billion in debt.

The New Jersey Supreme Court decision that pension contribution levels aren't contractually protected under a 2011 law will accelerate the state's already high growth of pension liabilities, according to Moody's.

The New Jersey Supreme Court sided with Gov. Chris Christie in his effort to cut pension funding in a decision that could have negative long-term consequences, according to ratings analysts.

California has improved its budget practices and Virginia has enacted pension reforms, but New Jersey has been unable to get past chronic pension and budget problems, a nonprofit group found in a report released Monday.

Municipal bond investors may soon give a jolt to the long-stalled American Dream retail and entertainment complex in New Jersey's Meadowlands; the former Xanadu project would feature the nation's first indoor ski slope.

On the heels of a proposal to expand casino gambling in New Jersey outside of Atlantic City, Hard Rock International is pitching a new gambling facility at the Meadowlands Racetrack.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has launched a dashboard on its website providing quarterly updates on all active capital projects.

Three New Jersey lawmakers are proposing a constitutional amendment that would allow casino gambling outside of Atlantic City.

Paterson, N.J., Mayor Joey Torres and state Sen. Nellie Pou are proposing a municipal "land bank" program that would allow financially challenged cities to seize control of abandoned and foreclosed properties.

New Jersey lawmakers will be voting in June on a five-bill package aimed at assisting financially struggling Atlantic City, according to Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo.

New Jersey State Senate president Stephen Sweeney used the opening of Memorial Day weekend to call for more transportation investments.

This week’s Atlantic City, N.J. bond sale will remove a "major short-term obstacle,” but the city still faces long-term risks according to Moody's Investors Service.

Moody’s Investors Service sent Newark, N.J.'s general obligation unlimited bond rating to Baa3 in a two-notch downgrade that also moved the city’s limited-tax GO bonds to speculative grade.