For the Many NJ

Together, those steps could raise the revenue needed to protect essential services and make New Jersey more resilient in the face of harmful federal policies. We need to use every tool available that will strengthen our state and make life more affordable for everyone.

A true “yes and” approach means building on the Governor’s initial budget proposals by also closing the offshore corporate profit loopholes and asking the wealthiest households to contribute a little more.

We do appreciate Governor Sherrill’s recognition of the serious fiscal challenges facing New Jersey and her commitment to affordability. Her proposals to scale back certain corporate tax breaks are an important step toward making the tax code fairer.

The math is clear: the scale of the NJ's budget problems demands a broader approach. At a time when Trump-era tax cuts delivered massive windfalls to the wealthiest households and large corporations, New Jersey cannot take progressive revenue options off the table.

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The Governor's first budget proposal confronts the difficult fiscal reality NJ finds itself in.

It prioritizes families and key programs like schools and pensions.

BUT the goal of expanding opportunity will mean giving families more supports, building stronger govt programs, and taxing the rich.

So beyond disappointing to hear Governor @mikiesherrill.bsky.social talk about affordability and opportunity but make no mention of our most vulnerable populations - immigrants, incarcerated or formerly incarcerated people, and their children. And poverty? Did not hear that word once.

Five Budget Time Bombs Facing the Next Governor - New Jersey Policy Perspective Without sustainable and equitable revenue sources, incoming governor Mikie Sherrill is inheriting a state budget full of fiscal threats.

Ahead of Gov. Sherrill's first budget address, one thing is clear: NJ faces some serious fiscal challenges.

Just saying... taxing super millionaires and closing corporate loopholes are fiscally responsible AND fair ways to help get NJ back on track.
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We applaud Governor Sherrill’s launch of an online portal that allows the public to see exactly where state funding goes, and for her continued commitment to a budget process that is fair, transparent & allows everyone to give timely input. Read full statement: www.njcitizenaction.org/state_budget

Gov. Sherrill provides grim outlook on state finances ahead of budget speech • New Jersey Monitor As Gov. Sherrill prepares for a budget speech expected to focus on reducing spending, she warned that state reserves won't last without cuts.

Instead of focusing on expenditures, lawmakers should look at the revenue side of the ledger to balance New Jersey's budget and help fix the structural deficit.

"There are more revenues that can and should be raised,” said NJPP's @ptrchn1.bsky.social.

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N.J.’s upcoming budget has 4 giant time bombs — and residents could feel it in their wallets Gov. Mikie Sherrill's new administration is grappling with a budget crowded with obligations and shrinking breathing room.

NJ’s budget is hiding 4 major time bombs and working families could pay the price. This is what happens when our tax system is upside down.

We need fair, sustainable revenue that puts people first. Yes, that means taxing the rich.
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New state treasurer says tax hikes not on agenda • New Jersey Monitor Acting Treasurer Aaron Binder, a longtime state budget official, won unanimous approval from a state Senate panel Monday.

Many would argue that the super-wealthy and big corporations who have fueled the affordability crisis should pay more in taxes, so New Jersey can afford to invest in healthcare, childcare, transit, education, and other programs that benefit everyone.
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Already on our minds here in NJ 👋
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Five Budget Time Bombs Facing the Next Governor - New Jersey Policy Perspective Without sustainable and equitable revenue sources, incoming governor Mikie Sherrill is inheriting a state budget full of fiscal threats.

NJ’s cash reserves look strong, but the budget is sitting on five ticking time bombs that threaten our ability to meet people’s needs.

We can’t paper over structural problems. A fair budget means raising taxes on the wealthy and reining in tax breaks for the richest.

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All the political players are in Atlantic City this week, and so is our message! New Jersey is facing a fiscal crisis and we can’t afford to wait. Raising progressive revenue from billionaires is fair, sustainable, and popular!

Tell legislators: It is urgent that New Jersey enacts new progressive revenue and prioritize passage of this package of bills in lame duck. They are urgently needed to help protect the people of New Jersey and we can't afford delay.

From the NJEA Convention: educators know what’s at stake. A fair tax system that asks billionaires to contribute more means stronger schools, thriving communities, and a better future for all.

NJ joins lawsuit against Trump over withholding food aid funding • New Jersey Monitor A coalition of Democratic state officials sued the Trump administration Tuesday, asking a federal judge to force the release of food assistance funds for 42 million people that the U.S. Department of ...

Here’s the headline: “Families who rely on food to survive are being held hostage because Congress gave tax cuts to billionaires.”

More than 800,000 New Jerseyans depend on SNAP, including 340,000 children. They shouldn't suffer for Washington's dysfunction.

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It's not about what this country can or can’t afford. It’s about priorities. [Cartoon by Jesse Duquette]

NJ’s next governor faces budget bombs and pressure to raise taxes | NJ Spotlight News Whoever wins, fiscal problems are brewing and some want action now

@njspotlightnews.org covers the fiscal challenges awaiting New Jersey’s next administration.

New Jersey families can’t afford more delays in making the wealthy and big corporations pay their fair share.
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We're calling on state leaders to protect New Jerseyans from harmful federal budget cuts by raising sustainable revenues from the state's ultra-wealthy.

As many residents struggle to make ends meet, the state can't afford cuts to their health care, housing, transit, and food assistance services.

Dear New Jersey Lawmakers,

Tax the rich.

Sincerely,
The For the Many Coalition

Can anyone make it cheaper to live in N.J.? Sherrill and Ciattarelli make their case. The candidates for governor battle over property taxes, school funding and energy costs as polls show affordability is a top voter concern ahead of November election.

The cost of living keeps rising for working families while the wealthiest are doing better than ever. We can begin to address affordability in New Jersey by raising taxes on super millionaires and big corporations who just got a huge tax cut from Congress.
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Federal shutdown starts, NJ prepares for impact - NJBIZ The federal government shutdown leaves 22,000 NJ workers furloughed, stalls projects, and heightens tensions over health care and funding.

The federal shutdown isn’t abstract — 22,000 NJ workers are caught in it. The fight’s over healthcare, but the real backdrop is years of tax breaks for the wealthy while public services are starved.
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It’s a great time to be rich in N.J. Here’s why. Here's what the One Big Beautiful Bill means for your wallet.

💰 The top 10% get perks worth 2.3% of their income.
💔 The poorest 10% would lose benefits worth 3.9% of their income.

⌛ Funny how the benefits for the wealthiest last forever, but fringe ones for everyone else come with an expiration date.
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Taxing the rich is good policy in more fairly asking those who have accumulated the most wealth from our society to pay more.

BUT an underappreciated additional benefit of taxing the rich is reducing the risk of an unaccountable wealthy class that evades basic societal rules.

Republican Megabill’s Tax Cuts for Millionaires Are Financed by Taking Health Insurance From 4.7 Million People | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities The tax cuts for millionaires in the law — averaging $80,000 per household — will cost the same as the health care cuts that will take health insurance away from 4.7 million people by 2034.

Kids are heading back to school this week. Here’s a math problem for them:
One millionaire gets an $80,000 tax cut.
Q: How many people lose their health insurance?
A: 4.
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