New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherril gave her first State Budget Address for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27), focusing on affordability, responsibility and accountability. She talked about a $3 billion structural deficit. Currently New Jersey is working with a surplus, by way of previous funding such as COVID relief, but that funding is going away. A proactive approach could help avoid potential cuts to things like school funding or tax hikes.

Prepare2Vote is going to be following the NJ Budget process so you can have a better understanding of how it works.