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doglywolf t1_iwuy77e wrote

Reply to comment by heptapod in N.J.’s road safety messages were too sassy for the feds by heptapod

Its not official but there is a bill out that last I read had just enough support. It still under committee review right now .

I think people started rallying against it and they stalled long enough now to have some numbers changes in the assembly so hoping it gets fully shot down next time.

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My big worry is that since it means less workers and more money for gas station chains they will start lobbying FOR it and push it over the edge. Really really hope it gets shot down but still active as of right now

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https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/A3105/2022

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heptapod OP t1_iwv87es wrote

I thought the reason why gas was cheaper in New Jersey was because of full-serve gas and it was about the insurance a gas station needs to carry if they are self-serve.

I'd be all for keeping the gas pumpers if they were earning a true living wage rather than a minimalist wage.

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doglywolf t1_iwv8z1i wrote

That was one of the original justifications for it among many others yes.

Now they are trying to say it can be up to 15c cheaper a gallon because of cost savings at the gas station. Never seen a more blatant lie form someone clearly lobbying for the gas companies.

You really think gas stations are going to pass on their cost savings at the gas pump and cut into their already small profit . Most station make more on the store then they do at the pump.

They will pass it then use the insurance going up even if it doesnt go up as an excuse to keep it high

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