STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNOR ON PASSAGE OF THE STATE BUDGET

TRENTON - Governor Jon S. Corzine today issued the following statement regarding the passage of the state budget and other significant pieces of legislation:

“Tonight after much hard work and honest discussion our partners in the Legislature came to conclusion on a truly unprecedented $32.8 billion state budget. The timely efforts of lawmakers under the leadership of Senate President Richard Codey and Assembly Speaker Joseph Roberts has provided the opportunity to closely review the final budget, as well as several other important pieces of legislation in the coming week.

“By its actions, the Legislature provided the means to build decent schools for New Jersey’s children; offered quality health care for children and those who are without access to health insurance and made a $650 million payment toward reducing the state’s debt. It was, all things considered, an important day’s work for the future of New Jersey.”

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