Environmental Advocates Applaud Landmark Investments in New Jersey State Budget, Denounce Continued Clean Energy Raids, No Dedicated Funding to NJ Transit
TRENTON – Environmental advocates hailed landmark investments in flood control, water quality, and underserved communities that were included in the state budget signed last week by Governor Murphy, but decried continued raids of clean energy funds amid record budget surpluses.
“This year’s budget agreement was, overall, a win for the environment. While the legislation wasn’t a slam dunk for the environment, the Governor and Legislature leveraged a historic moment, investing record tax revenues and federal recovery dollars to support an array of important environmental initiatives,” said Ed Potosnak, Executive Director, New Jersey LCV. “At the same time, we are deeply disappointed that Trenton has…
Environmental Advocates Applaud Landmark Investments in New Jersey State Budget, Denounce Continued Clean Energy Raids, No Dedicated Funding to NJ Transit
