Tolls

January 22, 2008 - 12:24pm

FDU poll has bad news for Corzine

Tags: poll, Jon Corzine, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Tolls, wrong

Gov. Jon Corzine's poll numbers took a hit after his State of the State addressGov. Jon Corzine’s State of the State address proposing a major toll hike has caused more New Jerseyans to say the state is headed on the wrong track, according to a Fairleigh Dickinson University poll released today. Just 26% of voters say the state is headed in the right direction, down from 33% earlier this month, and 63% say New Jersey is headed on the wrong track – up from 55%.

“In fact the governor is telling voters that the state is on the wrong track,” said Peter Woolley, a political scientist and director of the poll, “and at least this part of his message is getting through.”

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Kean and DeCroce Tell Corzine and Cryan to Ditch Latest Plan for New Tolls

By bschnure - April 9, 2008 - 5:09pm

Tags: Tom Kean, Alex DeCroce, Corzine, Cryan, Tolls,

Release Date: Apr 9 2008

Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean and Assembly Republican Leader Alex DeCroce today said that Republicans are united in opposition to tolls on Interstates 78 and 80.

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March 3, 2008 - 10:53am

AFP Analysis of the Corzine Toll/Tax Hike Plan

By Steve Lonegan

Tags: asset monetization, toll kike, Corzine, Taxes, Tolls, Toll Road, AFP, AFP-NJ

New Jersey has one of the most poorly-run state governments in the nation and Governor Jon Corzine has only made it worse. In just two years, he has raised the sales tax after a government shutdown, pushed a sham so-called property tax relief that amounts to larger rebate checks (that are unlikely to continue beyond a couple of years), enacted a dubious new school-funding formula, and now is pushing the largest debt issue in U.S. history, funded by a massive 800 percent hike in New Jersey’s tolls.

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OROHO AND BECK: TERMINATE OUTRGEOUS $500, 000 PER MONTH LEGAL CONTRACT

By John Gorman - February 21, 2008 - 3:04pm

Tags: Jennifer Beck, Steve Oroho, Tolls,

Release Date: Feb 21 2008

$4 Million already wasted on $548 per hour lawyers THROUGH OCTOBER to jam through Corzine's toll hike and borrowing scheme - no need to waste more.

Senators Jennifer Beck (R-12) and Steve Oroho (R-24) criticized the Corzine Administration today for awarding a government contract to the law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP, to jam though his toll hike and borrowing scheme.

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January 28, 2008 - 12:34pm

For Andrews, a no-brainer

By Wally Edge

Tags: Jon Corzine, Rob Andrews, Tolls

Rob Andrews is endorsing Jon Corzine’s toll hike plan today. The ten-term South Jersey Congressman doesn’t need to become engaged in a state issue like Parkway and Turnpike tolls – especially since polls show Corzine’s has not yet convinced most New Jerseyans of the wisdom of his plan. So why is Andrews getting in the mix? Some insiders suggest it was an easy call for a guy who thinks Corzine’s backing for a future opening in the United States Senate might be important.

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O’Toole Unearths That PBC Would Have Uncontrolled Debt Allowance

By John Gorman - January 24, 2008 - 6:31pm

Tags: Corzine, O'Toole, Tolls,

Release Date: Jan 24 2008

Public Benefit Corporation Would be Allowed to Issue More Debt
Without Legislative or Voter Approval

State Senator Kevin O’Toole (R-40) made the following statement today regarding the recent revelations concerning Governor Corzine’s asset monetization plan. It was revealed that the Public Benefits Corporation would be authorized to sell more bonds after the initial $40 billion issuance:

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Pennacchio: New Jersey Has Highest Administrative Costs Per State-Controlled Mile Of Road

By John Gorman - January 24, 2008 - 6:01pm

Tags: Tolls, Pennacchio, Turnpike,

Release Date: Jan 24 2008

"Total cost per mile in New Jersey is nearly 19 times the national average"

Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26) issued the following statement today regarding New Jersey having the highest administrative costs per mile to operate state-controlled roads:

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January 21, 2008 - 11:51am

A Tally of Tolling Editorials

By Debbie Holtz

Tags: Jon Corzine, Tolls, debt restructuring

If you’re keeping score, editorial support for the Governor’s toll-spiked debt restructuring plan is 0-6-15.

While no editors have jumped on board, some

, like The New York Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Star Ledger and The Record, have credited the Governor for coming up with a plan.

The Gov hasn't exactly been issued an EZ Pass. Mostly the newspapers are reserving judgment until there’s a full airing of the plan.

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Wisniewski: NJ Drivers Deserve Clarity on Gas Tax/Toll Increase Calculations

By James Sverapa IV - November 28, 2007 - 5:26pm

Tags: John Wisniewski, Kris Kolluri, Tolls, monetization, Gas Tax, motor fuels tax,

Release Date: Nov 28 2007

WISNIEWSKI: NJ DRIVERS DESERVE CLARITY ON GAS TAX/TOLL INCREASE CALCULATIONS

(TRENTON) - Following comments by state Department of Transportation Commissioner Kris Kolluri in news reports published today that the state motor fuels tax would have to be increased to 58.5 cents to accommodate all of New Jersey's current and future transportation needs, Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski (D-Middlesex), chairman of the Assembly Transportation and Public Works Committee, released the following statement:

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O’SCANLON, CASAGRANDE: GOV’S STAFF CHANGES SHOW HE’S MORE COMMITTED THAN EVER TO BORROW $30 BIL AND RAISE TOLLS TO PAY FOR IT

By TFitzsimmons - August 8, 2007 - 2:30pm

Tags: Declan O'Scanlon, Panter, Tolls, Caroline Casagrande, monetization, asset,

Release Date: Aug 8 2007

12th District Republican candidates Declan O’Scanlon and Caroline Casagrande today criticized Governor Jon Corzine for his recent staff shakeup, saying his decision to make State Treasurer and asset monetization point man Bradley Abelow his chief of staff proves that the Governor is more committed than ever to his controversial asset monetization scheme.

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