Governor Jon Corzine’s plan for $37.5 million in municipal aid cuts treats small towns unfairly and would give local leaders little choice but to approve devastating increases in property taxes, the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee heard from witnesses at Rutgers University today.
Senator Philip Haines, Assemblywoman Dawn Addiego and Assemblyman Scott Rudder, all (R-Burlington), sent a letter to Governor Corzine asking that he declare a state of emergency to control an anticipated gypsy moth infestation this year. The letter asks that the governor provide local cities and towns the tools they need to combat this year’s anticipated gypsy moth infestation. The letter is attached.
Legislation sponsored by Senator Phillip Haines, (R-8), which would develop a regional database of public and private entities that provide emergency supplies passed the Senate today. The measure is the first bill sponsored by Senator Haines to pass the Senate.
Senator Phillip Haines (R-Burlington) issued the following statement regarding Governor Corzine’s proposed budget:
“Governor Corzine needs to expand the cuts by eliminating a department of State Government that spends its time suing other government agencies — and in the process driving up our property taxes.
Senator Phil Haines (R-8) issued the following statement today reiterating his strong opposition to Governor Corzine’s toll hike gimmick.
