NJ DEP Defends Budget Cuts, Pushes Faster Permitting
NJ's DEP faces $2.8M conservation cuts while gaining $4.3M to speed permits that now take 18 months just to clear the first stage.
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NJ Paid $250K to Change One Word in Agency Name
New Jersey spent $250,000 renaming the Juvenile Justice Commission to Youth Justice Commission, sparking backlash from Republican lawmakers over the cost.
NJ Spent $54M on Outside Lawyers, Lawmakers Raise Concerns
New Jersey's outside counsel costs surged 140% since 2019, reaching $54M last year, prompting lawmakers to question spending despite 550 in-house attorneys.
NJ February Tax Revenue Down 2.8% Due to Early Refunds
New Jersey's February tax collections fell $89.4 million year-over-year, but Treasury says early Tax Year 2025 refund processing skewed the numbers.