Court filing fees are used to pay for pretrial services programs but don't bring in enough money to cover the costs. Its surplus will run out in about a year.
School aid changes made last year to help underfunded districts have a flip side: Some lose funding, and they turned out in force at the first budget hearing.
In addition to millions of dollars, people who hit major lotteries can also win unwanted attention. Legislation gaining traction in Trenton would change that in New Jersey.
A bill endorsed by the Senate wagering committee would give state lottery winners the option of remaining anonymous indefinitely...