The FY2010 Budget does a lot. It dramatically cuts overall spending, increases direct aid for education, preserves access to healthcare all while avoiding the kinds budgetary bedlam seen in California and other states. Click below to read the entire list.
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Feature: Governor Signs Lean, Responsible Budget
On Monday, Governor Corzine signed a $29 billion budget into law, the leanest since he took office, saying it was a responsible budget that protects working-class families and the most vulnerable despite harsh economic realities.
Governor Corzine Ranks in Top 10 "Green Governors"
Governor Corzine was named one of the nation’s top ten “Greenest Governors” by Greenopia, an online directory of eco-friendly retailers, services, and organizations. The Governor, who ranked ninth, was recognized for his Energy Master Plan, a renewable energy plan that “trumps most other states,” as well as for his efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
A Giant Leap for Wind Power in NJ
New Jersey moved one step closer to more efficient, cleaner energy use this week when Gov. Jon S. Corzine and U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar were in Atlantic City to award five leases to companies interested in developing windmills off the New Jersey coast.
Gov and U.S. Education Secy Encourage Volunteerism
Read a book to a child this summer. That was the message Governor Jon S. Corzine sought to stress earlier this week when he joined U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan at the Fanwood library to launch President Obama’s Summer of Service initiative in New Jersey.
$286 million for New Jersey’s FamilyCare
Governor Jon S. Corzine today thanks U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius for the Obama Administration’s commitment of $286 million for New Jersey’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (NJ FamilyCare).
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Governor Corzine wants Middle-income homeowners to get property tax relief in this year's budget. Yesterday after revealing that the state expects to receive $700 million in unanticipated revenue as a result of the Tax Amnesty program authorized in March, the Governor said he wants to apply the funds to property tax relief.
Press Releases
- Jul-02-09 Governor Corzine Signs Legislation
- Jul-02-09 Governor Names Shawn Sheekey Acting MVC Administrator
- Jul-02-09 Governor Corzine Files Motion to Join Sports Betting Lawsuit
- Jul-01-09 Governor Announces More Express Lane Applications in the Mail
- Jun-30-09 Governor Corzine's Statement on Ratification Vote by Public Employees
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What's in the FY2010 Budget?
The FY2010 budget does alot. It cuts spending by $5 billion but makes property tax relief and education a priority. Watch the video to get an idea of what exactly is in the FY2010 budget.
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