John Reitmeyer

Gov. Phil Murphy is leaving office later this month, but a key member of his administration is staying on to lead the department that oversees the multibillion-dollar state budget and other core financial operations. Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill announced ea... See more

From the Atlantic City Expressway to the George Washington Bridge, motorists are now being charged higher tolls on many roads and bridges throughout New Jersey. The latest round of toll increases that coincided with the start of a new year includes hikes ... See more

Workers making the minimum hourly wage in New Jersey saw a raise on Thursday, Jan. 1, an increase that establishes a statewide rate close to $16 for many workers. The 43-cents-an-hour pay hike to $15.92 occurred automatically because the state Constitutio... See more

From start to finish, 2025 featured a lot to follow on the issue of property taxes. The year began with news that the average property-tax bill levied in New Jersey surged to a record $10,095. Several months later, Gov. Phil Murphy and lawmakers enacted a... See more

Earlier this year, Gov. Phil Murphy and lawmakers enacted a new state budget that fully funded New Jersey’s annual employer obligation to pension funds that cover the retirements of more than 800,000 government workers. It marked the fifth year in a row t... See more