Leaders in New Jersey agreed on a plan to spend 60.7 billion dollars. This is the most money the state ever spent.

紐澤西州的領導人已達成一項支出 607 億美元的計劃。這是該州有史以來最高額的支出。

Governor Mikie Sherrill wants to save money. The state will give less tax help to rich old people. Also, big companies must pay a new fee for health care.

州長 Mikie Sherrill 想要省錢。州政府將減少對富裕長者的稅務援助。此外，大公司必須為醫療保健支付一項新費用。

The state will give more money to children and schools. Schools will get 12.4 billion dollars. The state will also lend money to Jersey City to help the city pay its bills.

州政府將撥款更多資金給兒童與學校。學校將獲得 124 億美元。州政府還將貸款給澤西市，以協助該市支付帳單。

Some politicians are angry. The Republicans say the plan is a secret and too fast. The Democrats say the plan is fair and clear.

部分政治人物感到憤怒。共和黨人表示該計劃缺乏透明度且推進過快。民主黨人則認為該計劃公平且清晰。

The leaders must vote on Tuesday. They must finish the plan so the state can keep working on Wednesday.

領導人們必須在週二投票。他們必須完成該計劃，以便州政府能在週三繼續運作。

The budget committees of the New Jersey State Senate and Assembly have approved a $60.7 billion spending bill. This is the largest budget in the state's history, and it now awaits a final vote and the Governor's signature.

紐澤西州參議院與眾議院的預算委員會已通過一項 607 億美元的支出法案。這是該州歷史上最大規模的預算，目前正等待最終投票及州長簽署。

The budget plan, introduced by Governor Mikie Sherrill, expects a deficit of $1.4 billion, which is slightly lower than previous estimates. To reduce this gap, the administration has cut some programs and introduced new ways to raise money. For example, the 'Stay NJ' property-tax relief program for seniors has been changed; the income limit to qualify has been lowered from $500,000 to $200,000. Furthermore, the state plans to charge a fee to companies with 50 or more employees who use Medicaid. This measure is expected to bring in $145 million, although some business groups argue it could lead to legal problems and make hiring more difficult.

這項由州長 Mikie Sherrill 提出的預算計劃預計將出現 14 億美元的赤字，略低於之前的估算。為了縮小此差距，政府削減了部分計畫並引入新的籌款方式。例如，針對年長者的「Stay NJ」房產稅減免計畫已有所變動；符合資格的收入上限從 50 萬美元調降至 20 萬美元。此外，州政府計劃向擁有 50 名或以上員工且使用 Medicaid 醫療補助的公司收取費用。這項措施預計將帶來 1.45 億美元，儘管部分企業團體認為這可能會導致法律問題並增加招聘難度。

Other financial changes include increasing the child tax credit by 25% for three years and providing a record $12.4 billion for K-12 education. To help the budget pass, lawmakers also approved a separate bill for $358.8 million in extra spending. This allows the state to use leftover money from the current year for local projects and provide a $105 million loan to help Jersey City cover its own budget deficit.

其他財務變更包括在三年內將兒童稅收抵免額增加 25%，並為 K-12 教育提供紀錄性的 124 億美元資金。為了促成預算通過，立法者還通過了一項 3.588 億美元額外支出的獨立法案。這使得州政府能將本年度的結餘資金用於地方項目，並提供 1.05 億美元貸款幫助澤西市彌補其自身的預算赤字。

However, the process was marked by strong political tension. Republican members criticized the lack of transparency, asserting that the budget details were introduced too quickly for them to review properly. In contrast, the Democratic majority emphasized that the budget details were clearly explained during previous public hearings. While Governor Sherrill promised more transparency and lower spending, the final deal includes $400 million for legislative priorities, which is less than the $700 million spent by the previous administration.

然而，整個過程充滿了強烈的政治緊張局勢。共和黨成員批評缺乏透明度，聲稱預算細節提交過快，導致他們無法進行適當審查。相反，佔多數的民主黨則強調，預算細節在之前的公開聽證會中已得到清晰解釋。儘管州長 Sherrill 承諾提高透明度並降低支出，但最終協議仍包含 4 億美元用於立法優先項目，儘管這低於前任政府所支出的 7 億美元。

The budget will now be voted on by the 120-member Legislature on Tuesday to ensure that state services continue without interruption on Wednesday.

由 120 名成員組成的立法機關將於週二對預算進行投票，以確保州政府服務在週三能毫無中斷地持續運行。

The New Jersey State Senate and Assembly budget committees have approved a $60.7 billion spending bill, the largest in the state's history, pending a final legislative vote and gubernatorial signature.

紐澤西州參議院與眾議院預算委員會已通過一份 607 億美元的支出法案，為該州歷史上最大規模的預算，目前尚待最終立法投票與州長簽署。

The proposed fiscal framework, introduced by Governor Mikie Sherrill, entails a projected deficit of $1.4 billion, though this represents a reduction from the $1.6 billion gap previously forecasted. To mitigate the structural deficit, the administration has implemented a series of programmatic reductions and revenue-generating measures. Notably, the 'Stay NJ' property-tax relief program for seniors has been restructured; the income eligibility threshold has been lowered from $500,000 to $200,000, and benefits have been tiered based on income levels to enhance fiscal sustainability. Additionally, the state intends to implement a per-employee fee for firms with 50 or more workers enrolled in Medicaid, a measure projected to generate $145 million, despite opposition from business entities citing potential legal challenges and adverse hiring effects.

這項由州長 Mikie Sherrill 提出的財政框架預計將出現 14 億美元的赤字，但與先前預測的 16 億美元缺口相比已有所減少。為了緩解結構性赤字，政府實施了一系列計劃削減與增收措施。值得注意的是，針對長者的 "Stay NJ" 物業稅減免計劃已重新調整；收入資格門檻從 50 萬美元降低至 20 萬美元，且福利將根據收入水平分級，以提高財政可持續性。此外，州政府擬對擁有 50 名或以上員工參加 Medicaid 醫療補助的公司徵收每人費用，預計將產生 1.45 億美元收入，儘管企業界對此表示反對，稱其可能引發法律挑戰並對招聘產生不利影響。

Further fiscal adjustments include a 25% expansion of the child tax credit for a three-year duration and a record $12.4 billion allocation for K-12 education. The latter maintains a funding formula that has drawn criticism for capping aid increases while allowing previous cuts. To facilitate the passage of the budget, a supplemental bill authorizing $358.8 million in additional spending was advanced. This mechanism allows for the repurposing of unspent funds from the current fiscal year to finance localized projects and provide a $105 million loan to Jersey City to address a $255 million municipal deficit.

進一步的財政調整包括將兒童稅收抵免額擴大 25%，為期三年，以及撥款創紀錄的 124 億美元用於 K-12 教育。後者維持了一套資金計算公式，但因在限制援助增幅的同時允許之前的削減而遭到批評。為促進預算通過，一份授權 3.588 億美元額外支出的補充法案已獲推進。此機制允許將本財政年度未使用的資金重新用途，用於資助局部項目，並向澤西市提供 1.05 億美元貸款以解決該市 2.55 億美元的市政赤字。

Legislative proceedings were characterized by significant partisan friction. Republican members expressed dissatisfaction with the opacity of the process, asserting that the rapid introduction of line items precluded adequate review. This critique stands in contrast to the Democratic majority's position that the budget's components were sufficiently telegraphed through prior public hearings. While Governor Sherrill initially advocated for increased fiscal transparency and spending restraint, the final agreement includes $400 million in discretionary funds for legislative priorities, though this is a reduction from the $700 million allocated in the preceding administration's budget.

立法程序過程呈現出顯著的黨派摩擦。共和黨議員對過程缺乏透明度表示不滿，主張支出項目的快速引入導致無法進行充分審查。而民主黨多數派則認為，預算的組成部分已透過先前的公開聽證會充分告知。儘管州長 Sherrill 最初主張提高財政透明度並限制支出，但最終協議中仍包括 4 億美元用於立法優先事項的酌情資金，不過這比前任政府預算中撥配的 7 億美元有所減少。

The budget now awaits a final vote by the 120-member Legislature on Tuesday to ensure state operations continue without interruption on Wednesday.

預算法案目前等待 120 名議員於週二進行最終投票，以確保州政府運作於週三能毫無中斷地繼續。