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.
All but two Democrats voted for the plan. No Republicans were for it and say they'll file suit ASAP to have it overturned for violating state constitution.
Gov. Phil Murphy and the state's Democrat-controlled Legislature have agreed on a measure that would allow the state to borrow up to roughly $10 billion to address the financial crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Language in the three-month budget enacted Tuesday directs the DEP to seek ideas for "cultural, recreational and local economic opportunities" in state parks.