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NJ Legislative Update

Governor Murphy Signs Fiscal Year 2026 Budget into Law

Budget Builds on Governor Murphy’s Historic Record of Fiscal Responsibility – With a $6.7 Billion Surplus to Help Weather Future Financial Challenges Compared to Just $409 Million Surplus Inherited in 2018

Budget Provides an All-Time High Level of Property Tax Relief, the Highest Level of School Funding in History, and a Fifth Consecutive Full Pension Payment

Budget Makes Historic Investments in Women’s Health Care and Provides Funding to Fully Modernize NJ TRANSIT’s Fleet

Governor Phil Murphy signed into law the Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Act, marking a culmination of the Murphy Administration’s longstanding commitment to fiscal responsibility, affordability, and opportunity. Over nine budgets spanning nearly eight years in office, Governor Murphy has presided over sustained economic growth while making long overdue investments in addressing the needs of working New Jerseyans, from property tax relief, to school funding, to restoring funding for the State’s pension systems.

The $58.78 billion Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026) budget, which was passed by the Legislature earlier today, redirects over 75 percent of the total budget back into our communities in the form of grants-in-aid for property tax relief, social services, higher education, as well as State aid to schools, municipalities, and counties. The budget includes an all-time high level of direct property tax relief for homeowners and renters, yields the highest level of school funding in history, and delivers a fifth consecutive full pension payment. It also prioritizes quality health services for women and families, and it invests in beginning to fully modernize NJ TRANSIT’s fleet.

Upon taking office, Governor Murphy inherited a $409 million surplus from his predecessor. Eight years later, the Governor will leave his successor with a surplus 16 times greater than that amount—$6.7 billion.

“This budget exemplifies our dedication to fiscal responsibility, affordability, and opportunity for all New Jerseyans,” said Governor Murphy. “Over nearly eight years in office, we have maintained a steadfast commitment to building a stronger and fairer New Jersey and righting our fiscal ship. I’m proud that this budget caps off an eight-year journey to turn our state around and delivers greater economic security and opportunity to every family. With the help of our legislative partners, we are moving New Jersey toward a brighter future for every child, student, worker, parent, and senior citizen who calls our great state home.”

“The budget upholds our administration’s promise to make sure that New Jersey remains the best state in the nation to live, work, raise a family, and retire,” said Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way. “Over the past seven and a half years, we have made historic strides in making our state more affordable for hardworking residents and families through expanded tax relief and major investments in affordable housing, social services, and education. This state budget is a direct result of the strong collaboration between Governor Murphy, Treasurer Muoio, and legislative leadership.”

“This budget is the culmination of a nearly eight-year effort to improve conditions for all New Jerseyans, building a fiscally stronger state that is more affordable for all,” said State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio. “As always, this budget could not have been completed without the hard work of my staff at the Department of the Treasury and particularly the folks at the Office of Management and Budget and the Office of Revenue and Economic Analysis. I want to thank all of them for their tireless work, dedication, and exemplary professionalism over the past seven and a half years.”

“This is a fiscally responsible budget that puts New Jersey families first. At a time when working people are being left behind by misguided decisions in Washington, we’re making smart, strategic investments that deliver meaningful support, especially through historic property tax reductions, strong funding for public education, higher education, healthcare, transit, and a full pension payment,” said Senate President Nick Scutari, Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz and Senator Paul Sarlo, Chair of the Senate Budget Committee. “We’re grateful to Governor Murphy and our colleagues in the Legislature for coming together to enact a disciplined, forward-looking budget that safeguards essential services, expands opportunity, and reinforces New Jersey’s long-term fiscal strength.”

Job Opportunities

Director of Operations

The Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority (BTMUA), a progressive and large public utility has an immediate opening for a “Director of Operations”.  The Authority owns, operates and maintains a water treatment facility, the 1-billion-gallon Brick Reservoir and a water distribution system serving approximately 86K people and a sewer collection system serving approximately 75K people.  

The Authority is seeking a qualified individual for direct responsible charge of the Sewer Collections and Pump Station Division and the Water Distribution Division.  The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering and have a minimum of 10 years of senior level managerial experience for a wastewater and water utility.  A New Jersey Professional Engineering License is preferred.  A NJDEP W-4 Water Distribution License or a NJDEP C-4 Collection License are desirable.

The Authority offers a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.

The successful candidate must be a New Jersey resident and have a valid New Jersey Driver’s License.  

Interested candidates should mail, fax or e-mail resume and cover letter with salary requirements to Chris A. Theodos, PE, PP, CME, CPWM, CFM, Executive Director, BTMUA, 1551 Highway 88 West, Brick, NJ  08724, Fax (732) 458-7725, e-mail ctheodos@brickmua.com. The Authority is an equal opportunity employer. 

New Home Warranty Construction Arbitrators Wanted

(Part-Time)

Arbitrators will be paid $500.00 per completed case. Free arbitrator training will be provided.

New home warranty arbitrators resolve disputes between new homeowners and builders regarding alleged defects in the construction of the home. Arbitrators go to the house in question, hear presentations from both the homeowner and builder, and then render a decision on if there is a covered defect pursuant to the warranty issued when the house was constructed.

By state regulation, all arbitrators must be qualified as building inspectors, sub-code officials, or licensed engineers/architects. 

“Arbitrators must have one of the following credentials to serve in this program:

• the arbitrator has proof of satisfactorily passing the course of study for building inspector (R.C.S.), as set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:23-5.20(d)1, and examination module 1A-building 1 and 2 family dwelling or 
• be licensed as a professional engineer or a registered/ licensed architect in any state or
• hold a license as a sub code official in the state of New Jersey.

Arbitrators serving in matters involving a major structural defect claim must adhere to the qualifications outlined in N.J.A.C. 5:25-5.5(c)3i(1) and, when appropriate, N.J.A.C. 5:25-5.5(g)3ii, and, must be a licensed professional engineer or a registered/ licensed architect.”

For additional information please email Eric Max, Esq. at Arbitration@nhwas.com. 

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