New Jersey Voters Choose Between 'Progressive Governor' or Proponent of Fixing State's Problems

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

62% : The governor told Al Sharpton that among things he had done and is most proud of are a tax fairness initiative for middle-class families, minimum wage at $15 an hour, "equal work for equal pay for millions," and funding public education.
55% : Murphy's administration implemented a program allowing New Jersey families with income lower than $65,000 to apply for tuition-free college if they satisfy certain eligibility criteria.
50% : Murphy touted at the rally the policies he implemented, such as tax fairness for middle-class families, minimum wage at $15 an hour, more affordable public education, more child care, environmental policies, and legalizing marijuana.
47% : However, state Republicans said that the tuition-free college program will contribute to tax increase, which in turn will make it difficult for all to save for college and afford tuition, NJ.com reported.
45% : "The fact is hard-working, middle-class people still do not qualify for free community college or reduced tuition," Stami Williams, Ciattarelli's campaign communications director, told NJ.Com.
36% : However, illegal immigrants in New Jersey have been eligible to obtain state-funded financial aid to pay for college education if they satisfy certain criteria under the law signed by Murphy in 2018.
36% : "It's the worst place in the nation in which to do business; our government spending is out of control in Trenton [the state's capital]; we're not supporting our local and state police as we should be, and our public school curriculum isn't teaching critical life skills or providing vocational training to our students," Ciattarelli continued.

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