Gov. Mikie Sherrill today delivered her first budget address, which kicks off the negotiating period for the governor and Legislature to craft a FY2027 state budget that must be adopted by June 30. In response, the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement:

We congratulate Governor Sherrill on releasing her first budget proposal and appreciate the administration’s ongoing outreach to the business community. Regular engagement with employers across the state has been a positive and constructive step, and we look forward to continuing that dialogue.