Moriarty, Hutchison, Miller Highlights from New Jersey’s FY2026 Budget

We’re excited to share how the New Jersey FY2026 Budget is bringing real relief and meaningful investment to families, seniors, and local communities across our district. In just the past two years, we’ve helped bring home $5.6 million in funding for local projects. This year’s budget includes:

• $1 million to upgrade Monroe Township’s Owens Park with new pickleball courts, an outdoor fitness area, and other improvements.

• $750,000 for Gloucester Township Community Park to build indoor batting cages and new fitness spaces for local baseball and softball teams.

• $400,000 for new basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts at David Iuliucci Memorial Park in Winslow Township.

• $400,000 to renovate Chesilhurst’s municipal building.

• $400,000 to add solar panels at Waterford Township’s municipal buildings and recreation fields — helping save on energy costs and support sustainability.

• $100,000 for improvements at Buena Borough’s Bruno Melini Park.

• $300,000 for Volunteer Up Legal Clinic, which provides free legal help to residents in Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem counties. Learn more about their work here: Volunteer Up Legal Clinic

Additionally, our office supported the following in the New Jersey FY2026 Budget:

• The budget includes $2.4 billion for the ANCHOR program, which provides property tax relief for homeowners and renters.

• Starting in 2026, most seniors will also see their property taxes cut in half, thanks to $600 million set aside for the Stay NJ program. These are real savings that will help older residents stay in their homes.

• For seniors and individuals with disabilities who rely on vital medications, the state has committed $55.4 million to keep the PAAD and Senior Gold programs running smoothly. This ensures continued access to affordable prescription drugs.

• $1.27 billion for preschool education aid, giving our youngest learners a strong start.

• $932.9 million for higher education, helping students and families across the state.

• The budget fully funds pension payments with a commitment of $7.2 billion.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our office at 856-232-6700.