The Legislature begins its review of Gov. Phil Murphy’s budget Tuesday, with the typical four-month marathon turned into a sprint concluding in three weeks.
Groups seek direct economic aid to immigrants who aren’t eligible for federal stimulus payments or unemployment benefits because they’re not legal residents.
Between the revocation of aid in May and a few rounds of budget since, community colleges could face the loss of more than $51 million in state funding.
They’re calling on Gov. Murphy to cut spending and institute real reforms to produce a balanced state spending plan that’s been severely impacted by the COVID pandemic.
In a unanimous ruling, the Supreme Court says borrowing for operating expenses is legal to respond to COVID emergency. The full $9.9B might not be allowed.