Funding Bill for Senior/Disabled Passes Assembly

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Assembly Bill 2046, which would increase the portion of the Casino Revenue Fund for transportation for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, passed the Assembly on January 11th by a vote of 75 to 2, with 2 abstentions.  The measure would raise the percentage of the fund dedicated to special transportation from 7.5 to 8.5%.  The Senate passed a similar measure in December, and Goveror Corzine is expected to sign the bills before he leaves office.  The Lackawanna Coalition supports the initiative.