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NJ Budget FY2027 Explained: $60.7 Billion Plan and What Changed

NJ News Today Staff October 8, 2026

The NJ budget for FY2027 explained: $60.7 billion in spending, a $7.3 billion pension payment, school aid, ANCHOR, Stay NJ cuts and a bigger child credit.

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Why Can’t You Pump Your Own Gas in NJ? The 1949 Law Explained

NJ News Today Staff October 1, 2026

Why can’t you pump your own gas in NJ? A 1949 safety law requires attendants, and most residents like it. See the history, polls and repeal efforts.

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NJ Electric Rates 2026: Why Bills Rose and What Relief Exists

NJ News Today Staff September 28, 2026

NJ electric rates jumped in 2025 and held steady in June 2026. See changes by utility, the $25 and $150 bill credits and new laws on data centers.

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NJ Cocktails To Go Are Now Permanent: What the New Law Allows

NJ News Today Staff September 14, 2026

NJ cocktails to go are now permanent. See who can sell them, sealed container rules, delivery options and what the new law means for customers.

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NJ Snow Emergency: What It Means, Travel Rules and Fines

NJ News Today Staff August 28, 2026

What an NJ snow emergency means: Governor’s state of emergency, truck restrictions, local parking bans, snow-on-car fines up to $1,000 and winter driving tips.

Money & Taxes

Clear, up-to-date guides to New Jersey taxes and personal money matters. Learn how property and income taxes work, check ANCHOR and Stay NJ rebate rules, and find information on minimum wage, benefits and state assistance programs.

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Money & Taxes

NJ Family Leave 2026: Paid Benefits, Job Protection and Rules

NJ News Today Staff October 12, 2026

NJ family leave in 2026: up to 12 weeks at 85% of wages, max $1,119 a week, who qualifies, maternity leave with TDI, NJFLA vs FMLA and how to apply.

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Money & Taxes

NJ Unemployment 2026: How to File, Benefit Amounts and Rules

NJ News Today Staff September 30, 2026

NJ unemployment pays up to $905 a week in 2026 for up to 26 weeks. Learn who qualifies, how to file online or by phone, and how to certify each week.

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Money & Taxes

Average Salary in NJ: What New Jersey Workers Earn in 2026

NJ News Today Staff September 25, 2026

The average salary in NJ is about $69,000 based on July 2026 BLS earnings. See weekly wages by county, pay by job type and how NJ compares after living costs.

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Money & Taxes

NJ Minimum Wage 2026 and 2027: Rates for Every Type of Worker

NJ News Today Staff September 23, 2026

The NJ minimum wage is $15.92 in 2026. See rates for small, seasonal, farm, tipped and long-term care workers, plus weekly pay and overtime math.

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Money & Taxes

ANCHOR Program NJ 2026: Amounts, PAS-1, Deadline and Payments

NJ News Today Staff August 22, 2026

ANCHOR program NJ guide: $1,500 or $1,000 for homeowners, $450 or $700 for renters, income limits, the PAS-1 form, the Nov. 2, 2026 deadline and payments.

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Things To Do

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Things To Do

Cruises From NJ: Cape Liberty Port Guide, Ships and Destinations

NJ News Today Staff October 5, 2026

Plan cruises from NJ out of Cape Liberty in Bayonne: Royal Caribbean and Celebrity ships, Bermuda, Bahamas and Caribbean trips, parking and tips.

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Things To Do

Short Getaways From NJ: 10 Weekend Trips Within 3 Hours

NJ News Today Staff October 5, 2026

Short getaways from NJ within 3 hours: New Hope, the Poconos, Philadelphia, the Hudson Valley, Lancaster, Hershey, the Catskills, Mystic, Cape May and Rehoboth.

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NJ Fall Foliage 2026: Peak Dates, Best Drives and Parks

NJ News Today Staff September 27, 2026

NJ fall foliage peaks mid-October in the north and late October in the south. See 2026 peak dates, the best parks and scenic drives for color.

Getting Around

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Getting Around

NJ Permit Test 2026: Questions, Passing Score and Study Tips

NJ News Today Staff October 13, 2026

Pass the NJ permit test: 50 questions, 40 correct to pass, topics from the NJ Driver Manual, fees, 6 points of ID and the new 50 supervised hours rule.

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Getting Around

REAL ID Appointment NJ: How to Book, Documents and Costs

NJ News Today Staff October 11, 2026

Book a REAL ID appointment NJ with the MVC: 2+1+6 documents, $35 upgrade cost, TSA $45 ConfirmID fee since 2026 and tips to avoid a second trip.

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Getting Around

NJ Turnpike Rest Stops: All 12 Service Areas and Parkway Stops

NJ News Today Staff October 9, 2026

All NJ Turnpike rest stops listed by direction, from Clara Barton to Vince Lombardi, plus renamed Garden State Parkway service areas, food and EV tips.

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