New Jersey Approves Record $56.6 Billion Budget with Corporate Tax Increase
Governor Murphy's budget raises taxes on large corporations to fund NJ Transit and includes significant investments in education and property tax relief.
- The budget raises the corporate tax rate to 11.5% for companies making over $10 million annually.
- NJ Transit will receive dedicated funding to address its financial challenges.
- The budget allocates billions for K-12 education and property tax relief.
- Lawmakers will receive a 67% salary increase starting in 2026.
- The budget avoids a government shutdown by meeting the constitutional deadline.