Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman (R-Somerset) issued the following statement today after the U.S. Labor Department issued a report that showed New Jersey continues to have the highest unemployment rate in the region.
“The numbers speak for themselves. Governor Corzine’s policies have left New Jersey in a worse economic situation than all of its neighbors – we have the highest unemployment, the highest taxes, and some of the highest debt in the country. New Jersey’s businesses and middle-class families continue to flee the state for more hospitable climates.
“The governor will try to explain this data by pointing to the global recession. The fact remains: New Jersey was in dire financial shape long before the recession hit, and we are in far worse shape than our neighbors. Governor Corzine’s lasting legacy will be one of lost jobs and missed opportunities.”
July 2009 Unemployment Numbers
NEW JERSEY–9.3%
New York–8.6 %
Pennsylvania–8.5 %
Delaware–8.2%
Connecticut–7.8 %
Maryland–7.3%
New Hampshire–6.8%
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