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NJECPAC is a Continuing Political Committee (CPC). A CPC is any group of two or more persons acting jointly, or any corporation, partnership, or any other incorporated or unincorporated association, civic association or other organization, which in any calendar year contributes to aid or promote the candidacy of an individual, or the candidacies of individuals, for elective public office, or the passage or defeat of a public question or public questions, lobby for the passage or defeat of certain legislative bills introduced in the NJ Legislature in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-8(b). A CPC is frequently referred to as Political Action Committee (PAC). The NJECPAC was formed to provide funding for legislative initiatives of its members and its member organizations representing the interests of Electrical Contractors, Small Businesses and Taxpayers throughout the State of New Jersey.

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Monday, June 6, 2011

Governor Pulls NJ Out of Job Killing Cap & Trade

District 24
Oroho, McHose & Chiusano: Cite Governor’s Decision to Pull Out of RGGI as “A Good First Step”
 
24th District Legislators applaud Governor Chris Christie’s decision to pull out of RGGI ~ New Jersey’s version of the Job Killing Cap & Trade Energy Tax. “Governor Christie’s decision to repeal the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, or RGGI, eliminates a large burden that will make New Jersey more friendly for businesses and affordable for consumers and homeowners,” said Senator Steve Oroho.

New Jerseys participation in the job killing RGGI was rushed through the lame duck Democrat-controlled Legislature and signed into law by then-Governor Jon Corzine in January 2008. 
The Bill was passed along with a myriad of irresponsible Legislative Bills that continue to raid the pockets of New Jerseys Taxpayers.

The Governors action came after a year-long lobbying efforts of Business Groups that include NJECPAC and New Jersey IEC. Oroho stated. “Today’s announcement is another step in the right direction and will continue to help make New Jersey an attractive place for businesses to locate, grow and create private sector jobs.”  Read More


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