Tag: Gov. James Florio
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Former Gov. James Florio was a conservation trailblazer in New Jersey
By Alison Mitchell The pristine wilderness of the New Jersey Pine Barrens may seem worlds apart from the state’s polluted industrial sites in need of cleanup and restoration. But one thing they had in common was James Florio in their corner. Florio – a former New Jersey governor, U.S. congressman, state assemblyman and chair of…
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Gov. James J. Florio remembered for champion efforts in environment, safety
Local dignitaries, leaders remember former Gov. James J. Florio, whose time in office saw a wide variety of initiatives, many of which led to significant changes in New Jersey public policy and governance. Florio passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sept. 25. He was 85. “Gov. Florio was a fighter who never backed…