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‘Jersey Shore’ hurts state, governor says

Jersey Shore’ hurts state, governor says Christie on Monday blocked a $420,000 film credit that was approved for the show last week by the state Economic Development Authority. The money was supposed to cover production costs for the hit reality series' inaugural 2009 season. Christie suspended the film tax credit program in 2010 to close a budget deficit, but the 2009 season still qualified for the credit. "I have no interest in policing the content of such projects," he said in a statement. "However, as chief executive I am duty-bound to ensure that taxpayers are not footing a $420,000 bill for a project which does nothing more than perpetuate misconceptions about the State and its citizens." The show's production company, 495 Productions, based in Burbank, Calif., declined to comment. MTV spokeswoman Noelle Llewellyn said she wouldn't comment on the tax issue but wanted to reassure the show's fans. "`Jersey Shore' itself will not be affec...