The cuts are needed to offset an estimated $1.2 billion shortfall in anticipated revenue.
The nonpartisan Office of Legislative Services says much of the shortfall comes from a 40 percent drop in collected income taxes, or about $800 million.
Corzine says his office is negotiating with labor leaders over two furlough days for state workers.
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