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New Jersey Lawmakers criticize NJDEP’s proposed new climate change regulations

Breaking Local News ReportSeptember 5, 20240

TRENTON, N.J. — A group of Republican lawmakers has expressed strong opposition to new environmental regulations proposed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), warning the measures could damage shore town economies and make home ownership unaffordable for middle- and working-class families. The lawmakers issued their concerns in a letter to NJDEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette on Thursday. The proposed rules, part of the New Jersey Protecting Against Climate Threats (NJ PACT) initiative, were introduced on August 5 and aim to modernize environmental land use policies and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The regulations include two key components: the Resilient

California Restaurants Are In Crisis As Regulations, Inflation Cost Owners

The Daily CallerMay 16, 20240

Restaurant owners in California are collapsing under the weight of costly regulations in the state and widespread inflation, the Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday. A number of California’s most popular restaurants have had to close their doors so far this year, such as award-winning Manzkes’ Bicyclette and Patrick’s Roadhouse, according to the LA Times. Struggling restaurants could be due for even higher costs and lower profits due to new regulations in the state, such as a minimum wage hike and rules on benefits. The state of the industry at the start of 2024 mirrors conditions that resulted in huge shutdowns across

Phil Murphy Announces Plan for New Regulations for Coastal Communities

Conservative TimesMay 10, 20240

TRENTON, NJ—Governor Phil Murphy and Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette announced today that New Jersey is set to overhaul its environmental regulations to address the increasing risks of coastal flooding, sea-level rise, and other climate-related threats. The initiative, known as the REAL (Resilient Environments and Landscapes) reforms, positions New Jersey as the first state to comprehensively update land resource protection regulations in response to the current and projected impacts of climate change. Governor Murphy described the REAL reforms as a vital part of the state’s strategy to enhance resilience against the escalating effects of climate change. These reforms

Murphy and Biden are Coming for Your Gas Water Heaters Now

The Daily CallerMay 1, 20240

The Department of Energy (DOE) finalized regulations Tuesday for a popular appliance that will push the market toward adopting heat pump technology. The DOE’s final energy efficiency regulations for water heaters will apply to common electrical water heaters and significantly increase the share of those models that use heat pumps, according to the agency. The DOE has spearheaded the Biden administration’s efforts to push rules and regulations targeting appliances ranging from pool pump motors and lightbulbs to furnaces and portable generators. Several months ago, the administration of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced it would also ban gas water heaters

Biden’s New Emissions Regulations Could Reduce Auto Industry Jobs. Rust Belt Dems Are Backing Them Anyway

The Daily CallerMarch 30, 20240

Several Democratic lawmakers from manufacturing-intensive Midwestern states are backing new regulations by the Biden administration restricting vehicle emissions, which experts say could dramatically reduce the number of gas-powered cars and result in fewer automobile industry jobs. On March 20, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a new rule — Multi Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles — which would effectively require roughly two-thirds of all light-duty vehicles sold after model year 2032 to be electric vehicles (EVs) or hybrids. Critics have argued the rule is a de facto electric vehicle mandate and will

Dems Are Quietly Telling Biden Admin To Churn Out Regulations At Breakneck Speed As 2024 Election Looms

The Daily CallerMarch 29, 20240

Democrats in Congress are encouraging the Biden administration to quickly enact a slew of far-reaching regulations ahead of the 2024 presidential election, according to Punchbowl News. The Biden administration has pursued an aggressive regulatory agenda to implement President Joe Biden’s political priorities, including measures to encourage the production of more electric vehicles, forgive student loans, restrict “junk fees” by service providers and ban non-competition clauses in contracts, among many others. Amid concerns that Biden may not win the election against former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee, Democrats have been encouraging the administration to finalize rules as soon as

Supreme Court To Weigh Doctors’ Challenge To Removal Of Abortion Pill Safety Regulations

The Daily CallerMarch 25, 20240

Supreme Court To Weigh Doctors’ Challenge To Removal Of Abortion Pill Safety Regulations Katelynn Richardson on March 24, 2024 The Supreme Court will hear on Tuesday a major challenge to the abortion pill brought by doctors and medical associations. In FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, one of two cases on abortion the Supreme Court will hear this term since overturning Roe v. Wade in 2022, the justices will consider the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision to roll back safety regulations for the chemical abortion drug mifepristone. Doctors who sued the FDA contend that the removal of safety standards

Biden Looks To Turbocharge EPA Office Responsible For Aggressive Green Regulations

The Daily CallerMarch 12, 20240

Biden Looks To Turbocharge EPA Office Responsible For Aggressive Green Regulations Nick Pope on March 11, 2024 President Joe Biden’s latest budget request calls for a significant cash infusion for an office that has promulgated some of the administration’s most aggressive green regulations. Biden’s fiscal year 2025 budget requests a total of $1.5 billion for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Air and Radiation (OAR), a figure that marks a $690 million increase in OAR funding since 2021. The OAR has been the source for three of the administration’s most aggressive proposed environmental regulations with significant implications for American

Biden Proposes Increasing Budget Of Agency Pushing Gun Regulations By 30%

The Daily CallerMarch 12, 20240

Biden Proposes Increasing Budget Of Agency Pushing Gun Regulations By 30% Katelynn Richardson on March 11, 2024 President Joe Biden’s proposed budget includes a 30% boost to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). Under Biden’s proposed fiscal year 2025 budget, the agency would receive $2 billion, which is a 30% increase since 2021, according to the White House. The agency continues to push forward with new firearm restrictions like “zero tolerance” policies that target gun dealers for any instance they are found out of compliance with the law, cracking down on “ghost guns” and increasing regulations on private

Federal Regulations Could Impact Youth Sports Across America, and in New Jersey

Op-ed ContributorMarch 9, 20240

Gov’t Report Could Lead To An Infestation Of Federal Regulation Into Youth Sports, Experts Say Will Kessler on March 8, 2024 A key report recently released by a federal government commission could result in a slew of new regulations being pushed onto youth sports, experts told the Daily Caller News Foundation. The Commission on the State of U.S. Olympics & Paralympics, which was established by Congress in 2020 to address concerns about the U.S. Olympic Commission, including the handling of sexual abuse cases, outlines several key policy changes that it believes the government should pursue, including expanding the reach of

Leonia Braces for Winter Storm: School Closures, Parking Regulations, and More

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 12, 20240

Leonia, NJ – The Leonia Police Department has issued a winter storm warning effective from 1 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, urging residents to prepare for severe weather conditions. Residents are advised to remove their cars from Snow Emergency Streets immediately to avoid impoundment. The department emphasizes that alternate side of the street parking will be strictly enforced to aid the Department of Public Works (DPW) in snow plowing operations. In response to the impending storm, Leonia Public Schools and the Leonia Public Library will be closed on Tuesday. Additionally, garbage collection services are cancelled, and Borough Hall will

Law Seeks Punishment for New Jersey Gun Dealers Who Violate Firearms Transfer Regulations

Charlie DwyerFebruary 8, 20240

Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey Senate Law and Public Safety Committee has taken a significant step towards combating illegal gun sales with the advancement of a bill spearheaded by Senators Troy Singleton and Linda Greenstein. This legislation aims to broaden the scope of accountability for those involved in firearms trafficking and the violation of state firearms regulations. Senators Singleton (D-Burlington) and Greenstein (D-Mercer/Middlesex) have been vocal advocates for stricter gun control measures, with Singleton having previously sponsored key legislation targeting gun traffickers and aiming to curb gun violence. The proposed bill, S-1425, seeks to extend culpability to individuals who

STEPHEN MOORE: New Bank Regulations Will Hurt Small Businesses And Middle-Class Borrowers The Most

The Daily CallerJanuary 15, 20240

STEPHEN MOORE: New Bank Regulations Will Hurt Small Businesses And Middle-Class Borrowers The Most Stephen Moore on January 14, 2024 The rapid succession of bank failures last spring clearly spooked federal regulators at the FDIC, the Federal Reserve Board, and bank depositors. The bad decision-making at Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and First Republic Bank, caused the regulators to implement emergency life preserver measures to banks and conjured up memories of the 2008 financial crisis. But as the saying goes, in Washington a crisis is always a terrible thing to waste and so we are seeing a reflexive response for

South Korea president vows to ease regulations to boost home supplies

ReutersJanuary 9, 20240

SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday vowed to relax tax rules on multiple homeowners and ease rules governing the reconstruction of apartment buildings in a bid to curb housing costs and boost supplies. His comments come three months ahead of general elections in April. Despite a recent property downturn, housing costs remain stubbornly high in the country and are cited as a key reason for discouraging marriage and childbirth. “House prices rose more due to insufficient supply and that is still unresolved,” Yoon told a discussion forum on television, calling the issue a “huge problem”.

Schenectady Police Announce Snowstorm Parking Regulations

Leo CanegaJanuary 7, 20240

SCHENECTADY, NY – In anticipation of the upcoming snowstorm, the Schenectady Police Department is reminding residents of important parking regulations. Residents living on the city’s priority streets are required to move their vehicles off the roadway after 3 inches of snowfall and cannot return them until the streets are fully cleared. To facilitate the efforts of plowing crews, enforcement of these parking restrictions will be stringent, with potential ticketing and towing at the vehicle owner’s expense. The City of Schenectady’s municipal parking garage will be open free of charge for residents during the street-clearing operations. A detailed list of the

Proposed Banking Regulations Won’t Save Sector But Will Hurt Your Wallet, Experts Say

The Daily CallerDecember 11, 20230

Proposed Banking Regulations Won’t Save Sector But Will Hurt Your Wallet, Experts Say Will Kessler on December 10, 2023 Key U.S. regulators have proposed the Basel III endgame requirements that would place greater capital restrictions on banks, tightening credit for average Americans who are already suffering from high interest rates. The proposed regulations do not address the issues faced by the banking sector earlier this year when a bank run at Silicon Valley Bank prompted a string of regional bank failures. “The burden of this regulation will fall disproportionately on individual borrowers and small businesses, whereas very large corporate borrowers

Biden Admin Preparing To Finalize Barrage Of Methane Regulations

The Daily CallerNovember 23, 20230

Biden Admin Preparing To Finalize Barrage Of Methane Regulations Nick Pope on November 22, 2023 The Biden administration is gearing up to finalize a host of emissions rules and regulations in the coming months, E&E News reported Wednesday. The rules and regulations are all focused on methane, a greenhouse gas that is more potent, but dissipates more quickly, than carbon dioxide, and align with the administration’s commitment to attacking climate change with a “whole-of-government” response. The Biden administration is aiming to finalize the slew of methane regulations in the coming months ahead of the 2024 election, which would make the

‘More Regulations’: Rift Emerges Among GOP Senators Over Bernie Sanders’ Drug Price Bill

The Daily CallerSeptember 14, 20230

‘More Regulations’: Rift Emerges Among GOP Senators Over Bernie Sanders’ Drug Price Bill Mary Lou Masters on September 13, 2023 Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders proposed legislation that seeks to regulate Policy Benefit Managers (PBMs), and is splitting support among some Senate Republicans. The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW), the lobbying arm of a conservative watchdog group, has launched a multimillion dollar campaign against Sanders’ legislation, targeting several Republicans in the upper chamber. “We’re not sure why any Republican would support anything Bernie Sanders touts relating to health care,” CCAGW President Tom Schartz told the Daily Caller News

Brazil Congress proposes market regulations after Americanas scandal

ReutersSeptember 4, 20230

BRASILIA (Reuters) – Federal lawmakers in Brazil suggested several measures to boost accountability in the financial market, a report showed on Monday, after retailer Americanas this year revealed a multi-billion-dollar fraud. In its final report on the Americanas inquiry, the committee of lawmakers proposed four measures for Congress to consider aimed at bolstering market regulations. The report comes weeks after the committee heard the testimonies of former Americanas executives and experts. The retailer filed for bankruptcy protection in January and reported accounting irregularities of more than $5 billion. The committee’s first measure proposes changes to laws governing the responsibility of

New Jersey Trying to Make the Deer Hunt Less Confusing by Simplifying Regulations

Charlie DwyerAugust 28, 20230

In a move aimed at making deer hunting less convoluted, New Jersey’s Fish & Wildlife agency will be hosting a series of Deer Hunter Forums. These forums are open to the public and will focus on preliminary proposals to simplify the state’s deer hunting regulations. The agency is inviting deer hunters to share their thoughts and insights on how to make the rules for deer hunting less complicated and more affordable. Feedback from the community is deemed vital for preserving deer hunting as both a valuable wildlife management tool and a cherished tradition in New Jersey. Three forums have been

EXCLUSIVE: Americans Overwhelmingly Back Cutting Regulations To Boost Energy Production, Poll Shows

The Daily CallerAugust 23, 20230

EXCLUSIVE: Americans Overwhelmingly Back Cutting Regulations To Boost Energy Production, Poll Shows Nick Pope on August 23, 2023 An overwhelming majority of Americans support the idea of tearing up regulations to boost domestic energy production and independence, according to a new poll by Power the Future (PTF) obtained exclusively by the Daily Caller News Foundation. Of those surveyed, 90% found at least somewhat convincing the argument that permitting reform would strengthen U.S. energy independence, enhance national security and allow the country to stand tall in the face of geopolitical challenges, with 64% of respondents saying that the idea was extremely

‘Made Mostly In China’: Trump Blasts Biden Over Electric Vehicle Push, Appliance Regulations

The Daily CallerAugust 17, 20230

‘Made Mostly In China’: Trump Blasts Biden Over Electric Vehicle Push, Appliance Regulations Harold Hutchison on August 17, 2023 Former President Donald Trump blasted President Joe Biden over his push for electric vehicles and regulations on appliances Wednesday, saying they were “destroying people’s lives.” “I don’t care if you want to buy an electric car but you can’t force anybody to buy them because they don’t work well for most people, for a lot of people,” Trump told Fox Business host Larry Kudlow. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced new proposed regulations for increased fuel efficiency in automobiles

Biden’s Burdensome Regulations Are Contributing To Lackluster Economic Productivity, Experts Say

The Daily CallerAugust 7, 20230

Biden’s Burdensome Regulations Are Contributing To Lackluster Economic Productivity, Experts Say Will Kessler on August 7, 2023 Labor productivity reached 1.3% growth year-over-year for the second quarter of 2023 after declining for five consecutive quarters starting with the first quarter of 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Biden administration has imposed costly regulations that have resulted in millions of extra hours spent on paperwork for American businesses, reducing productivity. “When the federal government enacts massive legislation and regulation that causes the private sector to focus on compliance and not on producing products and services, productivity necessarily declines,”

JP Morgan CEO says capital regulations are disappointing, will curb lending

ReutersAugust 2, 20230

NEW YORK (Reuters) – JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said on Wednesday bank regulators risk making mortgages and small-business loans less affordable with the capital raises proposed by the Federal Reserve and the FDIC. In an interview with CNBC, Dimon said regulators are drafting rules “without any forethought of the consequences and very little calibration,” and that may have already slowed the U.S. economic growth. “It’s hugely disappointing,” Dimon said of the capital requirements, adding the “operational risk capital is based on a model that makes no sense.” The JPMorgan CEO said the Fed should be “cautious” about their models, which

‘They Will Turn Us Into Europe’: Former Trump Official Blasts Biden Over New Appliance Regulations

The Daily CallerJuly 25, 20230

‘They Will Turn Us Into Europe’: Former Trump Official Blasts Biden Over New Appliance Regulations Harold Hutchison on July 25, 2023 Fox Business host Larry Kudlow blasted the Biden administration Tuesday over proposed regulations targeting multiple appliances, including water heaters. The Biden administration proposed new regulations on water heaters Friday, following an effort to regulate gas stoves, while the New York City Department of Environmental Protection proposed requiring wood and coal-fired pizza ovens installed before 2016 to have emission control devices, according to the New York Post. “Folks, enjoy the cold shower you’re headed for. You can turn the dials