New Jersey Democrats Are Literally Going Nuts as Budget Deadline Looms

Republicans blasted the proposal as a trivial distraction from property taxes, utility costs, and looming budget negotiations.

TRENTON, N.J. — With New Jersey facing a budget deadline later this month and residents continuing to grapple with some of the nation’s highest property taxes and rising utility bills, Democratic lawmakers advanced legislation Thursday to designate the hazelnut as the official state nut of New...