Government
Congressmen Visit EMR to Stump for Regulation of Batteries Blamed for Scrapyard Fires
Donald Norcross and Frank Pallone joined EMR CEO Joe Balzano in calling for Congress to develop a process for keeping lithium-ion batteries out of the waste and recycling streams. The rechargeable batteries, which power all manner of consumer electronics, are increasingly blamed for fires at metal recovery facilities. A local environmental group suggests that the issue lies in how the facility operates. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading...
September 11, 2026
Government
Oaklyn Council Weighs Anti-ICE, Pro-Police Resolutions at August Caucus
The borough considered a resolution prohibiting its property being used for immigration enforcement. It also discussed a measure condemning criticism of law enforcement from NJ Assemblyman Alex Sauickie (R, NJ-12) prior to its planned introduction in the statehouse. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading...
September 9, 2026