One Of New Jersey’s Most Important Times of the Year

The state budget determines how New Jersey residents will commute, what taxes they’ll pay, and more.

Over the next few months, the New Jersey state government and press will be laser-focused on the new budget. Why does it matter to you? This decision dictates funding for NJ Transit, property tax relief, and healthcare—directly impacting your commute and your wallet. New Jersey Urban News breaks down what’s at stake.

Author

Taylor Jung is an independent multimedia journalist focused on illuminating critical socioeconomic issues and fostering connections with the communities she covers. She worked previously as the social justice reporter for NJ Spotlight News, where she covered civil rights, criminal justice, immigration, and politics. She is a Columbia Journalism School graduate and a proud member of the Asian American Journalists Association.