Christie issues Executive Order to fund transportation projects from the general state fund
Governor Chris Christie announced this afternoon that he has ordered the State Treasurer to fund transportation projects that are absolutely essential for the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the State of New Jersey, or that are required to ensure the receipt of federal funding.
The Governor’s announcement comes as the Transportation Trust Fund is on the verge of running out of money. The legislature failed to pass a funding mechanism for the fund by June 30th. Christie subsequently shut down all non-essential projects and those not at risk of losing federal funding.
Posted: August 17th, 2016 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Chris Christie, Gas Tax, New Jersey, New Jersey State Budget | Tags: Executive Order 213, Governor Chris Christie, NJ Gas Tax, NJ State Budget, NJ Transportation Trust Fund | 1 Comment »