Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 6/30/2025
By: Pete Oneglia | Published: 2025-06-30 04:01:00 | Source: www.insidernj.com
Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “This overall process, none of us [are] happy with. If you’ve got something you want to release in the dark of night when no one’s paying attention, everybody knows you put it after 4:30 on a Friday in the summer. When is this budget going to be seen? Eight o’clock at night on a Friday.” – Senator O’Scanlon
TOP STORY: Democrats Advance out of Committee a Record $58.8 Billion Spending Plan
The state budget, a record $58.8B, was introduced on Friday and advanced through the Senate and Assembly Budget Committees. The budget includes tax hikes on cigarettes, gambling, and expensive homes, according to NJ.com. More than $400M in add-ons were attached to the already-record proposal, according to NJ…
