New jersey governor sherrill unveils budget plans amid fierce debate

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill took the stage in Trenton to deliver her first budget address, a move that immediately sparked a heated political standoff.

Sherrill targets cuts, but republicans cry foul

Just over a month into her term, Sherrill laid out a plan to trim nearly $61 billion in state spending, including reductions to the popular Stay NJ program, which provides tax relief to seniors. The governor signaled she intends to lower the income threshold from $500,000 to safeguard support for middle-class seniors.