Trenton—April 26, 2026—New Jersey Citizen Action Executive Director Dena Mottola Jaborska released the following statement today on Governor Mikie Sherrill's Budget Report Card.

"We thank Governor Sherrill for making the Budget Report Card available to the general public, advocates, journalists, and researchers. This unprecedented online tool affirms her administration's commitment to a budget process that is fair and transparent, and encourages New Jerseyans to be partners throughout with both our Governor and our State Legislature.  This is a key component to a healthy democracy.

"We are especially grateful to see readily available information on programs like LIHEAP, childcare, and NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid, which are of critical importance to the many working families struggling with multiple affordability crises. We look forward to working with the Budget Report Card, and to see it expanded to include information on the impact of corporate tax breaks. We urge our State Legislature to do their part as the budget process unfolds, and provide the public opportunities to comment on legislative changes before they are voted through."