Governing Magazine/April 2008
OBSERVER
By Alan Greenblatt
...It's that note of realism that has Trenton talking about a revival in
Corzine's fortunes. The governor has made such a strong case for the
state owning up to its budget responsibilities that there seems to be
a decent chance the legislature will pass a tough and honest budget.
"The hens have finally come home to roost here," says lobbyist Pete
Lillo. "I'm hearing more legislators agreeing with the governor that
they have to make hard decisions about cuts...."