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New Jersey's Secret $359M Budget Boost | Jersey News
New Jersey lawmakers just approved a $359 million supplemental spending bill packed with targeted “pork” projects — quietly bypassing transparency rules that normally govern budget allocations. While the main $60.7 billion FY2027 budget heads to the governor, this supplemental package funnels cash into specific initiatives like FIFA World Cup prep, a $105 million Jersey City loan, and nonprofit grants — all tucked away from public scrutiny. Passed along party lines, the bill raises alarms about accountability, as it sidesteps constitutional requirements for detailed sponsor disclosure…
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