Tag Archives: ethics

Political Pressure on DEP – How The Game is Played

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Bill Wolfe

  First I will lay out the general contours of the issue, and then I will provide the explosive goods. The goods will perfectly illustrate the problem. So bear with me. It is no secret that Senator Stephen Sweeney (D-Gloucester), … Continue reading →

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Legal Corruption – Senator Sarlo Shills for Builders

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Bill Wolfe

The latest corruption scandal in NJ has received widespread press coverage and calls for reform. Importantly, for the first time, corruption has been linked to its impacts on the environment (see: Bergen Record: Builders call the shots; and DEP E-Mails follow lawmakers request; … Continue reading →

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Daggett Ethics Agenda of Recent Vintage

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Bill Wolfe

At a Trenton State House news conference today, Independent Chris Daggett released his ethics reform agenda. As I reported previously, Chris Daggett served as Chairman of the DEP “Permit Efficiency Review Task Force” – (read the Daggett’s Report to DEP … Continue reading →

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DEP Involved in Corruption Scandal

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Bill Wolfe

NEW JERSEY ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY AT HEART OF BRIBERY SCANDAL – New Rules Needed to Ban “Pay-to-Play” and Protect Staff from Strong-Arm Tactics Washington, DC – Last week’s indictment of 44 people, including several New Jersey officials and two state legislators, underscores … Continue reading →

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