Christmas comes each June in New Jersey, at the least for some members of the political occasion that holds energy in Trenton. It’s the time of 12 months when state policymakers attempt to snag cash for his or her particular person districts whereas the governor and legislative leaders scramble to finalize a state funds.
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday signed a $50.6 billion funds, the most important in New Jersey historical past, hours earlier than the beginning of the brand new fiscal 12 months on Friday. The spending invoice flew by way of the state Legislature final week after being launched late Monday evening simply minutes earlier than legislative committees voted on the measure.