New Jersey Faces Potential Funding Cuts in Trump’s $1.7 Trillion Proposed Budget
By NJ News Staff
WASHINGTON—New Jersey leaders are bracing for potential federal funding cuts as President Donald Trump presents a $1.7 trillion budget proposal focused on tax cuts, border security, and reduced federal spending. The White House’s outline, which begins the budget process for the upcoming fiscal year, suggests significant reductions in funding for crucial sectors, including public health, education, and environmental programs, while allocating more resources to the Pentagon and the Department of Homeland Security.
Democratic Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman expressed her strong opposition, calling the proposal a "declaration of war on working families," particularly highlighting the cuts to essential health services amidst a lingering pandemic. In a contrasting viewpoint, House Speaker Mike Johnson praised the budget as a "bold blueprint" reflecting American values.
The proposed cuts threaten various programs critical to New Jersey’s residents, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which would see funding slashed by nearly half, and significant reductions to housing assistance and environmental initiatives. Governor Phil Murphy’s office intends to collaborate with the state’s congressional delegation to counter these harmful cuts, echoing concerns from local leaders about the implications for public health and housing stability.
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