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Budget hearing: lawmaker questions cuts to small‑business and cultural programs as marketing for FIFA is increased
Summary
Committee members pressed the Secretary of State about FY26 budget choices that add 1,000,000 for business marketing tied to FIFA while cutting or zeroing funding for small business development centers, the manufacturing extension program and some cultural grants; officials said choices were difficult and promised follow‑up detail.
Lawmakers at the Assembly Budget Committee hearing pressed Department of State leadership on FY26 budget tradeoffs that add 1,000,000 to a business marketing and events initiative while reducing funds for small‑business assistance and certain cultural programs.
Assembly members noted an 800,000 appropriation cited for New Jersey Small Business Development Centers and questioned whether…
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