Category Archives: Policy watch

Toxic Chemicals Released In South Jersey Train Accident Force Evacuation

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Bill Wolfe

 Do You Live in the “Kill Zone”? [Important update below] The Star Ledger is reporting that earlier this morning, a train derailed and spilled toxic chemicals that caused breathing difficulties among at least 18 people and forced evacuation of the … Continue reading →

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Are There Any Grownups in the Room?

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Bill Wolfe

Gov. Christie Drunk On Springsteen and Snooki  Time to Form A Coastal Commission To Plan For A Climate Changed Shore “This is too important a place in the fabric of New Jersey’s culture to not rebuild it. I’ve never had … Continue reading →

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Gov. Christie’s Retaliatory Massacre at the D&R Canal Commission

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Bill Wolfe

Christie Concludes: If I Can’t Abolish or Bypass Them, I’ll Appoint Them! The Hunterdon County Democrat reports today that Governor Christie has proposed to replace the entire membership of the D&R Canal Commission: Christie nominates new members of Delaware & … Continue reading →

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Don’t Frack NY – Albany Protest Photos

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Bill Wolfe

Will Cuomo Sell Out to the Frackers? Will professionals at NY DEC stand up for scientific integrity and the public interest, or allow politicians and industry lobbyists to approve the EIS?   Last Monday (8/27/12), I traveled up to Albany … Continue reading →

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DEP Abandoned Building Risk Pilot In Camden More a Photo Op Than a Program

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Bill Wolfe

DEP hands off a major statewide responsibility to local government No State Resources or Regulations  Community & Worker Right-to-Know Contradicts Gov. Christie’s Agenda Yesterday the DEP held a press event in an abandoned building in Camden to announce a Pilot … Continue reading →

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