In response to the recent budget agreement between Governor Phil Murphy and Senate and Assembly leadership, Analilia Mejia, Executive Director of New Jersey Working Families, issued the following statement:

“New Jersey working families emerge victorious with a budget that increases spending on public transportation, moves to make higher education more affordable, and meets its obligations to its residents. Under this bold and progressive budget, New Jersey’s wealthiest will now pay their fair share. We’re proud to have stood up for working families throughout this process and congratulate legislators for coming together with the Governor to prevent a unnecessary and fruitless state shutdown.”

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