$750,000 In Federal Funds For East Brunswick Public Library Project

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick Public library will be getting federal funds to improve its building infrastructure, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) said Tuesday. The funds are part of the omnibus government funding legislation that passed recently.

Congress recently passed the nearly $1.7 trillion government funding bill, with 18 Republican senators joining the Democrats in supporting the legislation. An amount of $750,000 has been allocated for the East Brunswick Public Library Building Infrastructure.

A total of 15 organizations in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District are set to get more than $15 million in federal community project funding, Watson Coleman said.

The projects receiving funding in NJ-12 include public facility restorations, flood mitigation initiatives, youth programs, and more.

“As New Jersey’s sole congressional appropriator, I take great pride in making sure my constituents’ federal tax dollars come right back to their communities,” Watson Coleman said Tuesday.

“This year, I’m proud to announce that I secured funding for 15 community projects across the 12th District. From mental health services to infrastructure improvements, these investments will make Central Jersey a better place to live, work, and raise a family.”

The bill passed the Senate on Thursday by a vote of 68-29 and the House on Friday by 225-201 vote, avoiding a government shutdown.

The bill allocates over $850 billion in military spending and almost $773 billion in programs like education, healthcare and affordable housing. It also includes an additional $45 billion to support the war efforts in Ukraine.

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