Why New Jersey Is Headed for Another Government Shutdown

Governing: New Jersey, which is back under one-party rule for the first time in eight years, is on the brink of its second government shutdown in as many years. The Democratic governor and Democratic-controlled legislature can’t agree on which tax to raise to increase funding for core programs like K-12 education, mass transit and public pensions.

Gov. Phil Murphy wants to raise $1.4 billion in new revenue by restoring the 7 percent sales tax and establishing a millionaire's tax, which was a central issue of his campaign last year.

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