Julia Sass Rubin, a Rutgers University professor, told the newspaper that state lawmakers’ lack of financial expertise makes them vulnerable to outside firms that are pushing for the creation of tax-credits programs that disproportionately benefit investors.
Marc Pfeiffer Speaks with WNYC’s Michael Hill About High Retirement Payouts in NJ
Some long-serving public officials in New Jersey are collecting huge payouts when they retire. The payouts can include saved-up leave and sick days over the course of the job. These retirement payouts can catch local leaders by surprise, leaving municipalities...