Johnson: The FY2020 Budget Protects Our Most Vulnerable and Funds Democrats’ Priorities

            (TRENTON) – In response to the Governor’s signing of the Fiscal Year 2020, Assemblyman Gordon Johnson (D-Bergen) released the following statement:

            “The Democratic Legislature delivered a sound, sustainable budget that relies on solid revenue projections. I’m pleased the Governor signed our spending plan that provides additional funds for important programs such as charity care, food banks, the senior Freeze Property Tax Relief program and more.

            “The budget also provides $75 million in increased funding for NJ Transit as well as funding to offset the impact of the minimum wage increase for those who work with people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

            “I am particularly happy that this budget doubles the veterans’ income tax deduction and protects our most vulnerable.”