AG Platkin prevailed again in preserving funding for AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. The White House Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) agreed to release over $184 million in funding AmeriCorps plans to award to service programs across the country. OMB’s attempted cuts threatened the survival of those programs and the well-being of those who depend on them. This new victory comes after Attorney General Platkin secured an earlier win to restore $400 million of Americorps funding.

“When the Trump Administration targeted AmeriCorps and hurt communities across our state, we vowed to fight back, and today we have won. The funding we have secured for AmeriCorps will help New Jersey residents and ensure that AmeriCorps’ volunteers – who help our state at no cost – are still able to perform their critical responsibilities. We will never stop fighting for New Jersey when this Administration or anyone attempts to hurt our state – and we will continue to deliver results for our residents.” -AG Platkin