BPU

January 5, 2006 - 9:34pm
PRESS RELEASE

Senate Budget Panel Approves Measure to Expand Heating Assistance Programs

TRENTON -The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee approved legislation today sponsored by Senators Shirley Turner, Joseph Doria and Wayne Bryant that would increase the amount available annually for grants to households eligible for energy assistance aid.

"As the price of crude oil continues to rise and home heating costs skyrocket, there becomes an increased necessity for the state to assist those in need in heating their homes," said Senator Turner, D-Mercer. "My office has already received numerous calls this winter from residents seeking aid to help stem the cost of keeping their families warm. Fortunately, we've had a mild winter so far, but I am concerned about what will happen when we get into a cold snap."

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September 19, 2005 - 3:52pm

The Coniglio Rumor

The hot rumor of the day, according to numerous sources in Bergen County and in Trenton, is the possible appointment of State Senator Joseph Coniglio to the state Board of Public Utilities. Several sources told PoliticsNJ.com that Coniglio is interested in going to the BPU if the current occupant of the seat, Jack Alter, retires. If Coniglio were to leave the Senate, it might set off another hotly contested special election convention among Bergen Democrats. Possible candidates: Assemblyman Robert Gordon and Paramus Mayor James Tedesco.

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