Affordability emerges as key policy issue in New Jersey gubernatorial primary

HAZLET, New Jersey — Candidates on both sides of the aisle in the New Jersey gubernatorial primary have homed in on affordability as a key statewide issue that is sure to affect the general election later this year.

New Jersey has consistently been ranked as one of the most expensive states to live in, as it has some of the highest property taxes in the country, with Republican and Democratic contenders in the race offering their plans to make the state more affordable.