Environment
We have a responsibility to our communities and our children to guarantee an environment that is clean and sustainable. This responsibility also presents opportunities to create jobs and grow our economy by inventing in, manufacturing, and installing clean energy technology and other sustainable solutions here in South Jersey, including offshore wind and solar. Environmentally sustainable policies and investments in renewable energy will create jones, reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil, and help address climate change.
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Courier Post. By Jim Walsh
...Rep. Donald Norcross, D-Camden, said he was told Friday afternoon "state officials are preparing a disaster declaration that will be sent to President Obama sometime next week."
...Norcross said towns "tasked with storm cleanup efforts are left holding the bill from overtime costs of workers assigned to clear debris and keep our communities safe."
(CNBNewsnet)--Washington, DC-Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-1) Tuesday continued his fight to fund programs that clean up toxic sites across South Jersey and protect the health of constituents from potential health hazards.
Washington, DC - Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) Tuesday continued his fight to fund programs that clean up toxic sites across South Jersey and protect the health of constituents from potential health hazards.
Rep. Norcross introduced an amendment to add an additional $22 million to the Superfund Program (House Resolution 2822, the FY 2016 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill). Although the amendment did not move forward, the Congressman remains vigilant about cleaning up contaminated sites.
Burlington County Times. By David Levinsky and Todd McHale
...U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross, D-1st of Camden, said Thursday that he was hopeful a disaster declaration will be issued soon.
..."Meanwhile, I'm in communication with FEMA and our towns working hard on the ground to ensure our community gets the help it needs," Norcross said in a message posted on his congressional Facebook page.
RealEstateRama.
...As efforts to restore power throughout South Jersey continue, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) urged his former colleagues in the New Jersey Legislature to approve a resolution he championed last fall establishing October as "Lineman Appreciation Month."
Norcross sponsored the resolution in honor of the men and women who work tirelessly to provide safe and reliable utility service...
Patch. By Anthony Bellano
... On Thursday, Congressman Donald Norcross urged Gov. Chris Christie to issue a disaster declaration for those two counties that would allow the use of federal funds for disaster cleanup.
Cherry Hill, NJ - Today, Congressman Donald Norcross urged Governor Chris Christie to issue a disaster declaration for Camden and Gloucester Counties following the severe weather storm that ripped through South Jersey Tuesday evening. If granted, this declaration may trigger the release of federal funds to help communities recover from damage caused by severe winds that has uprooted countless trees, downed power lines, and left hundreds of thousands of residents without power.
Cherry Hill, NJ – As efforts to restore power throughout South Jersey continue, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) urged his former colleagues in the New Jersey Legislature to approve a resolution he championed last fall establishing October as "Lineman Appreciation Month." Norcross sponsored the resolution in honor of the men and women who work tirelessly to provide safe and reliable utility service. The provision passed the State Senate unanimously and is expected for a vote in the Assembly tomorrow.
Cherry Hill, NJ – Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced today the Camden Redevelopment Agency was selected for two federal grants totaling $944,710 to clean up and redevelop contaminated properties in Camden City.
Courier Post. By Jim Walsh
... Rep Donald Norcross, D-Camden, said the EPA's support would help attract funding from other sources.
..."It's a wide-open building right now," said Norcross, who lives nearby. "I don't think anyone wants that to continue."