State senator: To retain N.J. teachers, defund some immigrants | Opinion [Video]

By Michael Testa

Every year during state budget season, large numbers and abstract concepts are routinely thrown about. We hear a lot about “property tax relief” and “fully funding schools.” Numbers become so large, they lose all meaning and significance. It can be challenging to truly comprehend the difference between $1 million, $10 million and $100 million without some context.

Here is some context.