Category Archives: Law & order

Art and Freedom

*** Apologies – NJ.Com took down the photos, which were originally published on my “NJ Voices” column at NJ.Com. I was able to save the text, but not the photos. What assholes. “He who sacrifices freedom for security deserves neither.” … Continue reading

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“Dumped on and lied to”

“We’re a community that’s been dumped on and lied to – my community has lost any confidence in what they’re told by experts or officials because of this. And I can’t blame them.” Hamilton, NJ Mayor Glen Gilmore Bill Wolfe … Continue reading

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The signing statement – Jersey style

Corzine signs modest legislation that shows Trenton not serious about global warming “… In recent years, our politics has tended toward incremental proposals made up of small policies designed to avoid offending special interests, alternating with occasional baby steps in … Continue reading

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Controversial DEP Task Force Report Due

Stage Set – Deadline for Industry dominated Report tomorrow Bill WolfeDEP Commissioner Lisa P. Jackson – (2006 – ) Back in March, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Lisa P. Jackson issued an Order creating a “Permit Efficiency Task Force“. … Continue reading

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DEP losing money on State land leases

Oil & gas companies, luxury boats/Marina’s subsidized while Park Visitor Fees Increase Bill Wolfe Today’s Asbury Park Press and Morris Daily Record are reporting that the Department of Environmental Protection’s management of leases, easements, and concessions is in disarray, and … Continue reading

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