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Murphy’s promises meet budget reality as New Jersey pension hole looms

MARCH 12, 2018 | by Michelle Kaske, Elise Young | BLOOMBERG

“Governor Phil Murphy’s campaign pledges are about to collide with New Jersey politics, Wall Street skeptics and a massive budget deficit. Since his term started in January, Murphy has pleased his progressive base with moves on women’s wages, health care, climate change, immigration and offshore drilling. … During Christie’s two terms, New Jersey was downgraded a record 11 times by the three major ratings companies. Only Illinois has worse credit.”

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