Morning Money: Falling short

by Anthony Campisi

Published May. 25, 2010, 8:41 a.m. ET

The Daily News looks at the effect Mayor Nutter's proposed budget cuts could have on public safety.

An official at the American Society of Civil Engineers — the group that gave Pennsylvania bad grades on the state of its infrastructure — said the Legislature should raise the gas tax to pay for road maintenance.

Nine labor unions have formed a coalition aimed at preventing state worker layoffs.

Federal stimulus program requirements are increasing accountability for the state's weatherization program.

A steep drop in projected tax revenues will cause a $765 million budget shortfall for New Jersey over the next 13 months.