Updated datasets from The Pew Charitable Trusts also show New Jersey's employment level suffered the fourth-biggest drop among states during the pandemic.
The State Council on the Arts approves $28 million in state funds and $7.5 million in federal funds, with another $4 million for capital projects to come.
New Jersey’s most unusual state budget season ended in standard fashion , with the $46.4 billion plan sent to Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk in a party-line vote.