Republicans likely to help Corzine's scheme pass

In the Assembly, two of the four Republicans on the budget committee backed the bill Thursday night, and Assemblyman Kevin O'Toole, R-Essex, said more could follow Monday. After years of stagnant aid, many Republican districts would see gains under the plan.

"This is not going to be a party-line vote," O'Toole said. "If it's good for your district, you have to vote for it."

~ Gannett State Bureau