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Speaker Coughlin, Majority Leader Greenwald & Budget Chair Pintor Marin’s Statement on Gov. Murphy’s Budget Address

Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin (D-Middlesex), Majority Leader Louis D. Greenwald (D-Camden, Burlington) and Assembly Budget Chair Eliana Pintor Marin (D-Essex) issued the following statement on the Governor’s proposed budget:

“Governor Murphy’s proposed FY2024 budget is a strong, smart start. We share the priorities of addressing affordability for New Jersey families while making prudent investments for the future.

“We look forward to building on the largest property tax relief program in state history, lowering prescription drug costs for our seniors, and continuing to find a way to support our seniors. The Governor’s proposed renewal and expansion of property tax relief programs like ANCHOR and the Senior Freeze demonstrates Democrats’ commitment to making New Jersey more affordable. Similarly, increased school aid will not only help students and teachers but will also ease local tax burdens across the state.

“We welcome the Governor’s fiscally responsible budget that continues to invest in programs and services that New Jerseyans have come to expect. Things like paying down debt, helping New Jersey’s most vulnerable residents and supporting working families through an expanded Child Tax Credit. We look forward to a robust review of the proposal in the weeks and months ahead.”