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Wed Mar 23, 2011 at 09:31:44 AM EDT
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Jeff is the Council candidate in Flemington. - promoted by Rosi
As reported this morning, the Governor won't support legislation that would allow for self-serve gasoline in New Jersey. His reason: the residents don't support it.
This is huge news, Blue Jerseyers!
It means that the governor can actually listen to the people!
So how many things should we now expect the Christie to support, since the majority of New Jersey residents are for them:
Marriage equality?
Reproductive health rights?
Stopping effort to tie teacher pay to test scores?
Funding for women's health care?
End cuts to local school districts?
Sports gambling?
A great day Blue Jersey! Bring me the finest muffins and bagels in all the land!
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Thu Nov 20, 2008 at 08:28:17 PM EST
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If there is a silver lining to the economy, it's that gas prices have plummeted from their high during the summer months of over $4 down to below $2 now:AAA-Mid-Atlantic says the average price for regular is $1.97 a gallon.
A year ago it was $2.92.
It's the first time since Dec. 5, 2005 that the average price was under $2 a gallon. The last time the price was $1.97 was March 29, 2005. Gas is more expensive in the northern parts of the state, but here in South Jersey I actually paid $1.75 a gallon today. If I would have searched a little, I could have saved seven cents more by going a few towns over to Collingswood and paid $1.68 a gallon.I really didn't think we'd see gas prices this low again and while I'm sure they will go back up, my wallet is thankful for the temporary relief. Let's hope this doesn't lead people to get complacent and think we don't still need to develop alternative forms of energy. You can click here to check out the lowest gas prices in your area.
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Fri Oct 03, 2008 at 07:10:15 PM EDT
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If skyrocketing gas prices at the pump were the left hook, natural gas increases for heating your home this winter may be the follow up right. The BPU has approved hikes in Natural Gas costs, effective immediately: First, NJ Natural Gas:Average residential customers who heat their homes with natural gas will see a combined increase of 12.5 percent as a result of the approved price adjustments. Residential customers who do not use natural gas to heat their homes will see a smaller increase to their overall bill this winter. Here's what that means for you:NJNG said the average residential heating customer using 100 therms of gas per month will pay an additional $18.78, boosting bills from $150.76 to $169.54. That's actually less than the 25.5% increase they were seeking, so I guess customers should be thankful? And the news for PSE&G customers:Recognizing that the cost of natural gas has increased substantially since last winter, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) today approved PSE&G's request to increase natural gas supply rates by 14.3 percent for the average residential customer. It is the first gas supply increase in three years.A residential gas heating customer who uses 100 therms in a winter month will pay $165.93 per month, or $20.47 more under the new rates. On an annual basis, this customer's bill for 606 therms will be $1,027.24, or an increase of $124.12. These increases certainly aren't going to make life any easier for people when you add them to everything else that has gone up. What are the chances I can get a bailout helping hand on my heating bill?
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Sun Apr 27, 2008 at 05:23:37 PM EDT
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As I sit here writing this, I can't help but be amazed that New Jersey's average price of $3.434 a gallon for regular unleaded gasoline is anywhere close to cheap. Considering I spent a tad over $44 yesterday to fill my tank, it sure doesn't feel cheap. But looking at AAA's fuel price reports we are actually second only to Wyoming for the cheapest price in the country (by two cents a gallon).
But, of all places, why would New Jersey rank among the lowest prices for gasoline? Consider our neighbors: New York-$3.751; Pennsylvania-$3.608; Delaware-$3.554. There is 12 cents difference with Delaware, 17 cents difference with Pa, and 31 cents difference with New York. It seems like a lot for those of us who grew up with sub-dollar-per-gallon prices, but in reality, it's only a range of 3% to 9% higher than what we pay in Jersey. If you're like me, though, you'd rather have that 3-9 percent in your pocket than in theirs.
But still, what accounts for the differences in price?
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Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 08:18:21 PM EST
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The Tri-State Transportation Campaign (TSTC) is once again calling for an increase in NJ's gas tax to provide needed revenue to the Transportation Trust Fund:
The TSTC has long argued that the more sustainable solution to New Jersey's Transportation Trust Fund [TTF] woes is to raise the gasoline tax to an appropriate level. New Jersey's gasoline tax, at 10.5 cents per gallon (14.5 cents if you add in the petroleum products gross receipts tax) ranks third lowest in the country, with only Alaska (8 cents) and Georgia (7.5 cents) boasting a lower rate. Last raised in 1988, the 10.5 cents gasoline tax is worth about 6 cents today when adjusted for inflation. ...
Sadly, when presented with another chance to redeem the TTF in 2005 - the last time the TTF was set to go bankrupt - Governor Corzine opted for the quick fix. No new tolls, no new taxes, billions in new debt - all so the TTF could have a few more years of borrowed time (see MTR # 521). ...
In short, although increasing the gas tax may not be politically popular, it is necessary. Whether or not Corzine's asset monetization plan is implemented, NJ needs a constitutionally dedicated source of revenue and the gas tax is the most logical and equitable means to that end. Without constitutional dedication, future legislatures will be able to divert funding that should go to the TTF - one of the practices that started this downward spiral (revenues statutorily dedicated to the TTF have been poached by the state, as will be explained in the next article in the series). The unwillingness of state officials to seriously consider a gas tax increase only serves to continue the cycle of debt and endanger the future of NJ's transportation infrastructure.
This isn't a Democratic or Republican issue. The political fear and cowardice among NJ's senators and assemblymen (and the Governor) is bipartisan. Do you prefer a modest gas tax hike - say, 10 or 12 cents per gallon - or do you prefer a monetization boondoggle?
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Sun May 07, 2006 at 10:26:51 AM EDT
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Governor Corzine is going to be facing some tough opposition while he tries to create the post of state controller. Both Senate President Richard Codey and Assemblywoman Bonnie Watson Coleman don’t see any need for this new statewide elected office.
EZ-Pass users this month, while opening their statements also received offers for Geico car insurance and Citibank credit cards. This touched a nerve with chairman of the Assembly Insurance Committee, Assemblyman Neil Cohen, saying that he doesn’t like the impression it gives that the New Jersey Turnpike Authority supports these companies over others.
John Ginty, uber-conservative opposition to Tom Kean jr , recognizes that it’s an uphill battle to win the republican nomination for U.S. Senate. This is forcing state Republican Party officials to run damage control on the belief that Junior isn’t “Republican†enough.
As the deadline for passing a budget nears, Governor Corzine’s honeymoon is over. Legislators on both sides promised to cooperate, but several missteps including supporting the idea to switch to self-serve gas and cap speed limits at 55 mph have left Corzine in the dust.
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Wed May 03, 2006 at 09:46:59 AM EDT
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Lots of energy and environment-related news today.
A panel commissioned to study the effects of offshore wind farms recommended the creation of an up to 80 turbine, 350 megawatt wind farm. Call in the Waaaaaambulance! A councilman from Ship Bottom complained: "I think it would detract from the property values of the oceanfront people." Ironic that the most vocal complaints about property values come from those whose homes would be lost first if ocean levels rose even a few feet.
Menendez and Kean Jr argued yesterday over who took more money from the oil industry. If either campaign would like to divest itself of this dirty, dirty money, please note that we accept paypal.
The two also sparred over who drives the most earth-friendly cars. Kean accused Menendez of "criss-crossing the state in a three-ton gas-guzzling SUV that gets 15 miles per gallon," while a spokesman for Menendez responded that the Senator uses a Chrysler sedan or Nissan Altima. Kean's people say that he will use a hybrid Ford Escape SUV starting next week. Starting next week? You know, campaign stunts work better when you don't make it so obvious that you're reacting to the political winds.
Rising gas prices have led to an 11 percent increase in NJ Transit ridership since the start of the year.
After receiving 1400 emails from upset residents, Corzine decided to abandon his suggestion to allow self-service gas pumps and lowering the speed limit from 65 to 55. Smart move. By comparison, only 200 residents have emailed the governor about the proposed penny sales tax increase.
A new state initiative calling for energy-efficient housing and expanded renewable energy use in housing construction will be announced today. Commissioner Susan Bass Levin noted: "New Jersey is the most crowded, congested state, very dependent on foreign oil - long-term it brings down the cost of utilities."
Applebees will be opening up shop in Newark and will become "its first national family-style restaurant." Baby steps.
Paul Aronsohn's campaign had it's Sussex County kickoff event in Scott Garrett's home town late last week where about 75 people showed up.
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