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New Jersey's 2027 Budget Breakdown | Jersey News
New Jersey’s 2027 budget reveals a treasure trove of targeted spending — nearly 500 “pork barrel” projects quietly funded by lawmakers for their home districts. From park upgrades and athletic complexes to university grants and mental health programs, the list mixes statewide priorities like property tax relief with hyper-local investments. Senate and Assembly leaders secured major wins — Rutgers, Plainfield, Perth Amboy, and food security initiatives all got their share. Even budget committee chairs landed funding for libraries and recreation centers. Only a handful of Republican-backed…
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