Murphy Pulls $1M From Mahwah College's Budget

MAHWAH, NJ — Ramapo College could permanently lose $1 million as part of Gov. Phil Murphy freezing $235 million in spending this week.

The $1 million was part of Murphy freezing $235 million in spending this week, a plan he put in place since he failed to get a millionaire's tax inserted into New Jersey's 2020 budget.

Cathy Davey, Ramapo's vice president of institutional advancement, could not be reached for comment.

The College of New Jersey would also lose $1 million under Murphy's plan. Another $1 million in aid to independent colleges and universities was frozen and could be permanently cut under Murphy's plan.

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"We must be honest about its shortfalls: This is a budget that does not include tax fairness, does not ask opioid manufacturers to help fund addiction services, and does not raise gun fees that have been untouched since 1966," Murphy said. "These common-sense revenues would have allowed us to save for a rainy day and sustainably fund necessary investments for New Jersey's 9 million residents. Make no mistake, I will continue fighting for tax fairness and fiscal responsibility well beyond (the) budget actions."

Senate President Stephen Sweeney called the move a "shameless act of political retribution."

A complete list of spending items that Governor Murphy has placed into reserve is here.

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