Toms River council re-appoints controversial MUA commissioner to 5-year-term with free healthcare plan

Five-year term for bankrupted business owner Phil Brilliant deepens political divide over mayor’s plan to abolish utilities authority TOMS RIVER, NJ – The ongoing feud between Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick and…

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New Jersey bill demands full disclosure of massive utility societal benefits surcharge funds

TRENTON, NJ – Legislation introduced in the New Jersey General Assembly would require the Governor’s annual budget message to include a detailed accounting of revenues and expenditures tied to the state’s societal…

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Commissioner Ellenbogen Opposes New Water Rates

TOMS RIVER — Ocean County Commissioner Sam Ellenbogen is voicing strong opposition to a proposed water and wastewater rate increase sought by New Jersey American Water, warning that the plan could place…

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NJGOP blasts Sherrill’s inaugural agenda as partisan and tone-deaf amid affordability crisis

TRENTON, NJ – Hours after Governor Mikie Sherrill’s inaugural address and first-day executive actions, New Jersey Republican Party Chairwoman Christine Hanlon sharply criticized the new administration, accusing the governor of delivering a…

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Governor Mikie Sherrill Signs Six Executive Orders on First Day in Office

TRENTON, NJ – On her first day in office, Governor Mikie Sherrill wasted no time turning campaign promises into sweeping executive action, signing six orders designed to lower household costs, strengthen accountability…

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Sherrill declares statewide energy emergency as electric costs surge across New Jersey, is it enough?

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill on Monday signed Executive Order No. 1, declaring a statewide emergency in response to what she called an “electricity affordability crisis” that has left New Jersey…

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Sherrill takes day-one action to freeze, but not lower energy rates, but long-term challenges remain

Newark, NJ – On her first day in office, Governor Mikie Sherrill signed two sweeping executive orders aimed at freezing electricity rate hikes and expanding New Jersey’s power generation, delivering on her…

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Lakewood State Senator Gets $89,000 Free Healthcare for Serving One Day Per Month on Utilities Board

LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) is facing renewed criticism after budget documents revealed that its commissioners receive some of the most generous compensation packages among local utility boards…

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Murphy administration raids $190M from Clean Energy Fund to fill budget gaps for NJ Transit

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers have approved the diversion of $190 million from the state’s Clean Energy Fund to close budget shortfalls in the upcoming fiscal year, reigniting criticism from environmental…

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Scutari bill revamps NJ renewable incentives and orders utilities to interconnect solar

TRENTON, NJ – A bill introduced in the State Senate would modify multiple renewable energy incentive programs and require electric utilities to interconnect certain solar projects on firm timelines. The measure, introduced…

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NJ bill would make utilities pay customers for food and medicine lost after long power outages

TRENTON, NJ – A proposal in the New Jersey Legislature would require electric utilities to reimburse residents for spoiled food and prescription medicine after extended power outages caused by major storms. The…

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GOP Lawmakers Seek to Block Mikie Sherrill, Future Governors From Giving Huge Offshore Wind Subsidies

TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would prohibit the state’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) from granting any financial subsidies or incentives to wind energy projects, marking…

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Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill vows to freeze energy hikes, reopen government, and “fight for affordability” in New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s newly elected governor, Mikie Sherrill, said she plans to declare a state of emergency on her first day in office to block utility rate hikes and “get…

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Toms River Mayor Calls for Disolving Patronage Pit That Pays $45,000 Public Benefits Package for 1 Hour of Work Per Month

TOMS RIVER, NJ – When Chris Christie was governor, he fought against New Jersey’s patronage pit industrial complex, specifically, no-show public utilities commissions, which essentially provided full medical benefits packages to politically…

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GOP Lawmaker Demands $131 Million in Failed Off-Shore Wind Plan Be Returned to New Jersey Residents

Trenton, NJ – Senator Carmen Amato is calling on state leaders to redirect more than $131 million left over from the failed Orsted offshore wind project to provide rate relief for New…

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Ciattarelli unveils sweeping 10-point plan to tackle New Jersey affordability crisis created by Phil Murphy, Dems

Trenton, NJ – Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli rolled out a 10-point affordability agenda on Wednesday, vowing to reverse what he described as decades of failed Democratic policies that have left New…

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Mikie Sherrill Says Clean Energy Will Cost You an Arm and A Leg, But If You’re A Good Person, You’ll Do It

Sherrill warns clean energy will drive up bills as NJ voters demand relief Trenton, NJ — Rep. Mikie Sherrill, now running for governor, is telling New Jersey residents to brace for higher…

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Governor Murphy throws cold water on Sherrill’s plan to freeze energy rates in New Jersey: Not sure how you’d actually do that

Trenton, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy publicly questioned fellow Democrat Mikie Sherrill’s high-profile campaign promise to freeze energy rates on “Day One” if elected governor, casting doubt on how such a move…

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Governor Murphy Announces New Plan to Cut Losses on Failed Offshore Wind Energy Hail Mary with Another Hail Mary: Solar Energy

Murphy greenlights sweeping solar expansion and battery storage plan to cut energy bills across New Jersey LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – With energy bills skyrocketing across the region, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed…

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Mikie Sherrill Continues Blaming Everyone Else for Democrat Led Energy Crisis in New Jersey, Ciattarelli Sets the Record Straight

Ciattarelli blasts Sherrill for energy hypocrisy as NJ ratepayers suffer under soaring utility costs Trenton, NJ – Jack Ciattarelli isn’t holding back. With just 75 days to go before voters hit the…

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