Category Archives: Policy watch

Another Toxic Day Care Center Shocks Parents – Media Duped Again

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Bill Wolfe

Imagine the anguish of being told your child was exposed to cancer causing industrial chemicals while at daycare. Our kids went to daycare, so I understand a parent’s concerns and fears – but our worst health fear for our kids … Continue reading →

Posted in Family & kids, Hot topics, Law & order, Policy watch, Politics | 10 Comments

The Wind Does Not Justify The Means

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Bill Wolfe

DEP Commissioner Complains About Political Pressure from the “Front Office” [Update: 10/25/09 – Star Ledger – Proposed New DEP Regulations Renew Sniping Among Environmentalists I support wind power, but will not sit idly by and watch as wind lobbyists dictate … Continue reading →

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Business Leaders Grill DEP Commissioner and Key Legislators

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Bill Wolfe

[Update: There were about 30 empty seats in the back and there weren’t many builder types at the NJBIA event. Chris Christie had a NJ Builders Assc. event the same day. I wonder what Christie promised the Builders? Were those … Continue reading →

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Get the Cows Out of the Stream

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Bill Wolfe

Alexauken Creek, West Amwell, NJ – healthy Category One stream buffer [Update below] The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) provides enhanced regulatory protections for “exceptional” waters of the State, known as “Category One” or “C1” streams. No disturbance of soils or … Continue reading →

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Chemical Industry Lobbyists Met With DEP Commissioner Today

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Bill Wolfe

I got a tip and was able to catch lobbyists for the chemical industry in the act. They met privately today with DEP Commissioner Mark Mauriello. The meeting was to discuss, among other things, appointments to a controversial new DEP … Continue reading →

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