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                                             Friday, January 12, 2007
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NJ Politics

Corzine: Tax hike cap likely to be full of holes Governor tries to allay concerns
about the effect of a proposed 4 percent limit on property tax increases, saying at a
town hall meeting he would like to see the legislation "sunset" after five years and that
"exclusions" would be allowed Star-Ledger Trenton Times

After eight terms, Connors to retire State Sen. Leonard T. Connors Jr. (R-Ocean),
says he will not seek re-election because he does not want to be "associated with the
downfall of this great state." AP AC Press AP Press

NJ Environment

New law toughens enviro rules for day care centers Gov. Corzine signs a bill
designed to prevent another Kiddie Kollege, the mercury-tainted day-care center in
Franklin Twp, Gloucester County, that exposed roughly 100 babies and toddlers to
poisonous vapors Inquirer Courier-Post AC Press Bergen Record
Lenape family sues over deadly shooting The family of a Native American man
whose fatal shooting by a State Park Police officer last year sparked protests and
allegations of racism, files a lawsuit accuses the state of wrongful death and grave
civil rights violations Star-Ledger

PA Politics

Lobbyist receives 18-month jail term John J. O'Connell's 18-month prison term for
embezzlement closes a shocking chapter for the high-powered Harrisburg lobbyist, but
his sentence kicks off fresh speculation over whether he turned investigators onto other
crimes Patriot-News

PA Environment

Proposed plant will emit more The proposed Gilberton coal-to-oil plant will emit a
total of 2,282,000 tons of carbon dioxide per year, not 832,000 tons as previously
reported, according to the U.S. Department of Energy Republican Herald
DEP to investigate waste disposal at former alloy casings company The DEP
will hold a public hearing on Thursday to tell residents about its plan to investigate a
dumpsite at the former General Alloy Casting Company in Rochester Twp, Beaver County
PA-DEP

New York/Nation/World

Spitzer names 11 to top posts; Some key spots still open Governor names 11
members of his administration, including veterans of the Clinton White House NY Times
Indian Point wants more time on sirens NY Journal News

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