Monthly Archives: November 2014

Legislative Ethics Committee Investigation Of Assemblyman Fiocchi Raises Major Issues

How Far Can A Legislator Go To Intervene In Independent Regulatory Agency Decisions Before Violating Prohibitions On An Appearance Before A State Agency? Decision Could Bar Stealth Corporate Interests From Asserting Political Pressure on Agencies Fiocchi Letter To Editor Obfuscates … Continue reading

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Signs of the Times

People & Messages From The People’s Climate March

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From Dred Scott to Ferguson

“No Justice – No Peace” I was stunned by this historical echo: We also know that St. Louis, Missouri, was the city where the Dred Scott case was litigated in 1857. That case, you may recall, the United States Supreme … Continue reading

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Burlington County Freeholders Join Gov. Christie’s Pinelands Pipeline Parade

Another Arrogant Abuse of Power on Pinelands Pipeline The Pinelands deserve a Commissioner who would be a champion and advocate for the Pinelands, not just show up and vote as he’s told. ~~~ Carlton Montgomery, Executive Director,  Pinelands Preservation Alliance … Continue reading

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Christie DEP Promotes Huge Expansion of Tar Sand Oil Imports

DEP issues “minor modification” of oil terminal air permit without public review DEP denies jurisdiction to review climate impacts It’s The Climate, Stupid! Scott Fallon at the Bergen Record has a very important story today on an outrageous move by … Continue reading

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