Governor Sherrill Signs FY 2027 Appropriations Act June 30, 2026 | nj.gov Governor Mikie Sherrill today (6/30) signed into law the FY 2027 Appropriations Act, delivering on the Administration’s mandate to make New Jersey more affordable, protect children and families, and increase accountability and transparency in state government. The $60.7 billion budget mirrors the amount of total spending proposed in the Governor’s Budget Message, fulfilling the Sherrill Administration’s

July 1, 2026 | njspotlightnews.org Majority Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday sent Gov. Mikie Sherrill a nearly $61 billion annual budget plus another measure for $360 million in new spending structured so it will not count toward the fiscal year 2027 total. Read More: Click Here NJ SEED: As it seems always to be in New Jersey, June 30 is a long day. The legislature passes a “balanced” budget and continues in session late into the night, rushing to pass bills before the summer

June 30, 2026 | njbiz.com It’s no secret New Jersey has been busy reclaiming its crown as the center of film and television production. A new report puts some (techni)color on that story, and how it translates to physical impact. According to CBRE, the Garden State studio and soundstage inventory will triple by 2028 driven by new development. That upswing coincides with a push from productions that face more competition and limited options in nearby markets. Read More: Click

June 30, 2026 | nj.gov A $60.7 billion budget wasn’t the only business occupying the State House yesterday, with N.J. lawmakers also approving a passel of laws in a hectic legislative session. Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced she had signed the state spending plan for fiscal 2027 after 11 p.m., just moments before the constitutionally mandated deadline. Some of the new laws are directly related to the budget or other spending issues, such as a three-year increase in the state

June 22, 2026 | njbiz.com A Focus NJ analysis titled “Missed Opportunities” examines eight corporate decisions that reduced in-state employment, expanded operations elsewhere or relocated jobs from the Garden State. The report comes as recent headlines point to high-profile relocations, expansions and redomiciling out of New Jersey. The latest moves include companies such as Samsung and ExxonMobil heading to Texas. Along with Samsung, “Missed Opportunities” also includes Bris