Monthly Archives: September 2014

NJ Senator Introduces Package of Bills To Promote Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions and Increase Renewable Energy Goals

[Intro Note: I could not resist noting that these bills, intended to implement the Global Warming Response Act, come almost exactly seven years after this Star Ledger Op-Ed: No Teeth in “Tough” Pollution Law – The [GWRA] law — contrary to … Continue reading

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Christie Administration’s Environmental Policy Highlighted By Revolving Door Departure of DEP Deputy Commissioner

Revolving Door Exposes Christie Pro-Business Failed Environmental Policy Legacy of Slashing “Red Tape” and Enforcement According to Politciker NJ – that bastion of journalism established by none other than Wally Edge, aka David Wildstein of GW Bridgegate Fame – DEP … Continue reading

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Christie Administration Waived Paperwork Requirements and Expedited Payments To Politically Connected “Stronger than Storm” Ad Contractor

Sandy Victims Suffered Onerous Paperwork and Huge Delays In Receiving Payments MWW Consulting Firm Got Paperwork Waivers & Quick Cash The HUD IG audit shows that the Christie Administration cares little about people, but bends over backwards to reward corporate … Continue reading

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HUD Inspector General Audit Finds Christie’s “Stronger than the Storm” Ad Campaign Violated Federal Rules

HUD IG AUDIT Found “Significant Deficiencies”  State spent $23 million audit found “unsupported” State Falsely Certified Compliance & Failed to Conduct Independent Cost Analysis After The Fact Independent Analysis Seriously Flawed IG Recommends That HUD Consider Whether Costs Are Reasonable … Continue reading

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“Resiliency” Is a Slogan, Not a Policy or Standard

Just read today’s NJ Spotlight story praising the Christie Administration’s “Resiliency Bank” and need to respond to clarify major misconceptions, see: STATE TARGETS $65M FOR COUNTRY’S FIRST ENERGY RESILIENCY BANK As I’ve written several times here, the term “resilience” is a … Continue reading

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