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In Pennsylvania


Developer David Dodd II pleads
guilty
West Shore developer David Dodd II
pleaded guilty this morning to federal felony charges of money laundering and
misappropriation of federal funds over the collapse of the Capitol View
Commerce Center project in Harrisburg Patriot-News
State Senate Committee OKs bill that
would charge gas-drilling fees
Proposal
would impose a fee of about 3% on gas production. It is expected to generate
tens of millions of dollars a year to help maintain roads and sewer systems in
communities affected by the drilling AP


In New Jersey

Agency approves state’s strategic growth plan
The Christie administration’s revamped strategic plan for
targeting growth in New Jersey won speedy approval yesterday from the State
Planning Commission, despite concerns of smart growth advocates that the draft
plan lacked any details about where the growth would be directed NJ Spotlight 


Shellfishing is temporarily closed near Mordecai Island
NJ
environmental officials order a precautionary month-long closure of shellfish
waters after a contractor dredging a Beach Haven yacht club basin overstayed
its work permit AP Press
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