Four public hearings scheduled to review proposed N.J. budget for 2026, starting Mar. 19

Four public hearings are scheduled to formally review Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposed state budget for 2026. New Jersey’s Senate and Assembly will hold two public hearings each. The Assembly Budget Committee’s meetings are scheduled for Mar. 19 and Mar. 25 at 9:30 a.m. in the State House in Trenton. The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee’s meetings are Mar. 26 at NJIT in Newark and Apr. 10 virtually, both beginning at 10 a.m. Members of the public can register online to testify or provide written comment by email. Murphy’s proposed budget is $58.1 billion with new investments towards education, services for immigrants, public transit, and reproductive health care. The spending plan must be finalized by Jun. 30.

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