Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean welcomed the announcement by Governor Corzine that he is taking steps to save an additional $400 million in this year’s budget.

“Governor Corzine is making the tough, necessary decisions to ensure that the state budget remains in balance throughout the remainder of the current fiscal year.  It is encouraging that he moved quickly to address the revenue shortfall.

“I hope that the governor continues to identify savings in the state budget over the next several months.  Additionally, I join with him in calling for no new spending during the lame duck session of the Legislature.”