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Statements about State Budget
Chris Christie

Chris Christie

Half-True

Tax credits dropped last year

Says the state budget "doubled property tax credits for seniors and middle class New Jerseyans" and had "no tax increases for any New Jersey family for the second year in a row."

Dominick Marino

Dominick Marino

Half-True

Bankruptcy doesn't mean zero balance

"The firefighter and police officer pension system is not headed for bankruptcy, far from it. That’s because New Jersey first responders -- fire fighters and police officers -- have never missed making payments to the retirement system." 

Jim Whelan

Jim Whelan

Half-True

Even with cuts, aid is up over last year

"In our proposal, we would have expanded school aid across the board … Governor Christie slashed school aid in this budget, preferring instead to extend a tax break for millionaires over funding in the classroom."

Stephen Sweeney

Stephen Sweeney

Mostly False

Increases start in year two

Says the average government worker won't be impacted in the first two years under the reform of state health benefits.

Herb Conaway Jr.

Herb Conaway Jr.

Mostly True

State dollars cut, but services maintained

"This governor has cut funding repeatedly for people who have AIDS, who need drugs to save their life."

Chris Christie

Chris Christie

False

Eight states lead NJ in Medicaid spending

"Only the State of New York spends more money on Medicaid than the State of New Jersey."

New Jersey Democratic State Committee

New Jersey Democratic State Committee

False

A cheesey claim

Gov. Chris Christie owes the state money "for amenities like extra Gorgonzola cheese for his staff on these trips."

Loretta Weinberg

Loretta Weinberg

False

More channels are out there

"(New Jersey Network) is the only news station which covers New Jersey government."

Chris Christie

Chris Christie

Half-True

Depends on how tenure is defined

"When the union says I want to eliminate tenure, that’s not true."

New Jersey Education Association

New Jersey Education Association

Half-True

A tax 'cut' open to interpretation

"As soon as Chris Christie was governor, he gave tax cuts to millionaires."

Joseph Cryan

Joseph Cryan

False

Dollars and sense

Says Gov. Chris Christie's decision to close the Elizabeth MVC "saved no money."

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