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A 5290 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Makes supplemental appropriation of $500,000 for Main Library Alliance.

This bill provides an additional $500,000 in state funding to the Main Library Alliance, a nonprofit organization supporting libraries in northwestern New Jersey. The funds, designated as a supplemental grant-in-aid under the Division of State Library, will help the Alliance maintain services like technology support, programming, and cost-sharing for its 50+ member libraries. These libraries serve over 700,000 patrons across 100+ municipalities in Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Union, and Warren counties.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill makes a supplemental appropriation of $500,000 in state funding, directly impacting the state budget and increasing government spending for a public service.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $500,000 to a library alliance, enhancing educational access, resources, and programming for over 700,000 patrons.88% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds technology support for libraries serving 700k+ patrons, enhancing digital access and equity per bill's explicit mention of 'technology support' in services.95% confidence
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Feb 10, 2025
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Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Aura Dunn
Aura Dunn
RRepublican
NJ
25
Co
Photo of Michele Matsikoudis
Michele Matsikoudis
RRepublican
NJ
21
Co
Photo of Mike Inganamort
Mike Inganamort
RRepublican
NJ
24