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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – In a major win for clean water initiatives and local infrastructure, Ridgewood Water has been awarded $1 million in state funding as part of the FY2026 New Jersey state budget, according to Village Manager Keith Kazmark. This funding will support PFAS mitigation efforts, specifically contributing to the construction of the Main PFAS Treatment Facility in Glen Rock.
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TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy signed a record-breaking $58.8 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, marking the largest in New Jersey history — and his final as term-limited governor. While the spending plan includes some relief for small businesses and education, critics say it leans heavily on tax hikes and fiscal overreach.
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TRENTON, NJ — As New Jersey lawmakers finalize the $58.1 billion state budget for fiscal year 2026 — the largest in state history — one controversial item appears to be making its way into the final cut: increased sales taxes on cigarettes, vaping products, and internet gaming.
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