Category Archives: Hot topics

Breaking spin: DEP urges public to go green

Bill WolfeDEP Commissioner Jackson is all laughs in introductory remarks to the Clean Air Council’s annual meeting in Trenton. But that was BEFORE she heard the testimony – which prompted her to warn that hazardous air pollution emissions were a … Continue reading

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Echoes from California

Corzine & Schwarzenegger both slashing parks and blowing hot air on global warming – California does it bigger Are the two “Governators” reading from the same playbook – “Politics for idiots” ? Bill WolfeCorzine & Schwarzenegger face off at Yale … Continue reading

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Save our Parks Protest – Photos

Hundreds of Parks supporters, including historic, environmental, hiking, equestrian and labor union member rallied on the State House steps today to protest the Corzine Administration’s proposed closure of 9 state parks to save $4.5 million. For solutions to the budget … Continue reading

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Taxpayer money gone uncollected by DEP

While the Corzine Administration proposes to close state parks to save $4.5 million, DEP has failed to collect millions of dollars in money damages from some of the largest corporate polluters in the state. The below court decision was issued … Continue reading

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Parks lose millions in uncollected payments

Park Closures Could Be Averted by Reaping Concessionaire and Easement Revenue Bill Wolfe Questionable deals to reduce or waive rental payments from private leases and concessions throughout New Jersey’s State Parks is costing taxpayers a bundle, according to documents released … Continue reading

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