TRENTON – Senate President Richard J. Codey, D-Essex, released the following statement today regarding Senate approval of S-2007, a $30.8 billion budget plan for FY 2007:
“This budget is a blueprint for a sound fiscal future. In addition to Governor Corzine’s cuts, we’ve managed to include an additional half billion dollars in spending reductions, while keeping our priorities focused on those who need it most – seniors, working families, children and the medically underserved. Medicaid recipients will see their out-of-pocket costs reduced. Students struggling to better themselves through higher education will see state aid restored. Homeland security, cancer research, child advocacy programs – all will benefit from this extremely humane budget.