A budget message has been delivered by Gov. Mikie Sherrill, with reports indicating the budget plan exceeds $60 billion, a potential record for New Jersey. The budget has been signed into law, with a total of $60.7 billion, although some details such as allocations and implications are still being discussed. Various groups, including the New Jersey Education Association and the New Jersey Business & Industry Association, have issued statements on the budget, with some lawmakers criticizing certain allocations, such as funding for an illegal immigrant defense fund.