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Breaking Down NJ’s FY2026 Budget Process with TZG’s Christopher Hughes
We caught up this week with TZG’s Christopher Hughes, Senior VP and former Assembly Republican Budget Director, for a quick update on where things stand with New Jersey’s FY2026 budget.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Last Wednesday, both the Department of the Treasury and the Office of Legislative Services released their updated revenue projections: $57.13B (Treasury) and $56.91B (OLS).
- Budget negotiations will take place over the next few weeks
- The final budget is due by June 30
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The Zita Group is a woman-owned government and public affairs firm, both founded and led by Patrizia “Trish” Zita. Our bipartisan, experienced team of strategic consultants is widely respected by elected, appointed and government officials of both parties across New Jersey’s political landscape. We provide our clients unique insights into the decision-making process at the highest levels. We bring to bear credible working relationships with executive branch officials, legislators, and staff. Our team’s effectiveness has been demonstrated again and again by the results we achieve for our clients.
