All of the McGreevey ads are now being reviewed following the governor's Aug. 12 announcement that he would resign Nov. 15 because of a gay love affair, McGreevey spokesman Micah Rasmussen said.

One television tourism ad has already been edited to delete the McGreevey family from the end of the national spot.

Republicans say until the scandal broke, McGreevey, a Democrat, used state funds to boost his sagging poll ratings and image with the public even as the state raised taxes and borrowed $2.7 billion to balance this fiscal year's budget.

McGreevey has appeared in taxpayer-funded advertisements touting an improved E-ZPass toll collection system, more efficient motor vehicles offices, better business climate, the state's "do not call" list and a need for greater AIDS awareness.

The state Senate Republican office estimates that McGreevey has spent $30 million on ads since the beginning of his term in 2002.

State Sen. Leonard Lance, R-Hunterdon and Senate minority leader, said the multimillion-dollar ad campaign featuring the governor is frivolous.

"There is no way we should be spending money on this advertising when we have such a budget crisis, which will be even greater next spring," Lance said.

Rasmussen said the administration does not track nor total the amounts spent on advertisements featuring the governor.

Rasmussen disputed Lance's comments. He said the advertising was needed to tell residents about such services as new Saturday hours at motor vehicles offices.