But Corzine says he fears a deepening recession will force him to take another look at the bottom line.
A recession could hit key state tax revenues hard. With businesses and people earning and buying less, tax collections would plummet.
Corzine says a 15 percent decline in activity at state ports is an ominous sign. The state also lost 9,200 private-sector jobs in January, the worst employment month in five years.
Treasurer David Rousseau says the state will get a better handle on tax collections after April's income tax filing deadline.
