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TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senators Shirley K. Turner and Jim Whelan that would strengthen a proven anti-poverty measure and put money back into the pockets of New Jersey’s working poor was approved today by the full Senate.

“As the state fights to implement policies to pull New Jersey out of the recession, it is imperative that we consider the needs of our working poor. Often left forgotten, men and women across the state who are working hard to support their children and families are finding it nearly impossible to make ends meet,” said Senator Turner (D-Mercer/Hunterdon). “The Earned Income Tax Credit has been a lifeline for these families, supplying them with additional funds to help pay for food and rent, to gain more training and education and to improve their family’s lot in life. The Governor’s cuts to these programs were cruel. Now we must do the right thing to restore this funding for hardworking families across the state.”

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senators Shirley K. Turner and Jim Whelan that would strengthen a proven anti-poverty measure and put money back into the pockets of New Jersey’s working poor was approved today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

“The Earned Income Tax Credit is a lifeline to help make ends meet for those who are scraping to get by,” said Senator Turner (D-Mercer/Hunterdon). “With the failed economic policies of the Christie administration that have caused the middle class to shrink and more people to be pushed into poverty, it is even more essential that we provide New Jersey’s working poor with extra tax relief to ensure the can continue to provide for their children and families. Reducing the benefit during a recession was simply cruel for those who are struggling to make ends meet. It is time that we do the right thing and restore the funding.”