Bulk of N.J. stimulus going to schools

Sen. Robert Menendez says most of the federal stimulus coming into the Garden State will be spent on education. The senator made his announcement in Ridgefield Monday. According to Menendez, nearly $2

News 12 Staff

Mar 24, 2009, 5:57 PM

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Sen. Robert Menendez says most of the federal stimulus coming into the Garden State will be spent on education. The senator made his announcement in Ridgefield Monday. According to Menendez, nearly $2 billion in federal aid will help pay for classroom upgrades, new teachers and other school-related expenses. Money will also be set aside to help with college tuition, according to the senator. The stimulus package will include $30 million in grant money for students applying to college, he says. To see Menendez's complete announcement, go to Channel 612 on your iO digital cable box and select iO Extra.