BAYONNE - The final public hearing held by the state Assembly Judiciary Committee in Bayonne before a Superior Court judge begins the process of rendering a final judgment on the state’s proposed $225 million settlement pertaining to lawsuits first brought by New Jersey against Exxon Mobil regarding pollution at several Garden State sites drew rancor from politicians, environmental advocates and members of the public alike on Wednesday.
TRENTON -- Assemblyman John McKeon (D-27) said today that gleaning details about the state's recent settlement with oil giant Exxon Mobil from Gov. Chris Christie's administration has been "frustrating", citing testimony from Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin given in front of the Assembly Budget Committee.