Monthly Archives: October 2009

DEP Denies Access To Former Corzine Aide Lobbying Records

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Bill Wolfe

In another in a series of efforts to mask political intervention and frustrate public oversight and accountability, yesterday DEP denied an Open Public Records Act (OPRA) request. This follows a recent OPRA lawsuit filed to force DEP to disclose similar … Continue reading →

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Republicans Want to Eliminate DEP

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Bill Wolfe

According to the Press of Atlantic City today, Republican challengers in the Assembly 1st District (Cape May/Cumberland/Atlantic) want to eliminate the DEP. Let me repeat that – political candidates for the NJ Assembly want to eliminate DEP. Republican candidates Mike Donohue and … Continue reading →

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Daggett is No White Hat on The Environment

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Bill Wolfe

The business community’s news outlet NJBIZ, is running a story today on Chris Daggett’s environmental credentials. In the course of doing so, they predictably stress a business perspective and repeat certain myths about DEP and the economy. In our view, … Continue reading →

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DEP Will Delist Threatened Cooper’s Hawk to Promote Development

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Bill Wolfe

[Update: 11/11/09 Ed Rodgers of NJN TV news did a great story last night, click here, runs from time 8:55 – 11:15 – end update ] At the recent NJ Business and Industry Association panel discussion, DEP Commissioner Mauriello made … Continue reading →

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How to Blow The Moment on Clean Water

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Bill Wolfe

In the wake of an outstanding major NY Times series expose of Clean Water Act failures, Congress began oversight hearings today (see House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure backgrounder) These hearings provide clean water advocates a golden moment to talk about failures … Continue reading →

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