Bill would expand public assistance access for N.J. families in extreme poverty
“’In one of the wealthiest states in the wealthiest nation on earth, poverty is a policy choice, and we can and must do better,’ Holom-Trundy said. ‘State lawmakers can help families get the support they need by increasing benefit levels to reflect New Jersey’s cost of living, providing residents with meaningful work and educational opportunities, and removing needless barriers to resources.’
Beyond expanding eligibility, Ruiz’s and McKnight’s legislation includes about 30 changes that would open the program up to those who need it, Koubiadis said.”