Scores of witnesses list priorities for Gov. Sherrill’s first budget

An array of speakers named diverging priorities during the Senate's first hearing on Gov. Mikie Sherrill's $60.7 billion spending plan.

By: Nikita Biryukov

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: March 24, 2026

Words: 1,179

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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Across nearly six hours of testimony Tuesday, an array of witnesses told Senate lawmakers what investments they want to see in Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s first budget.

The testimony before the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee brought an array of sometimes competing requests calling for changes to taxes facing New Jersey businesses, additional aid to some New Jersey school districts, and boosted health care funding to account for looming federal cuts expected …

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