New York Governor to Face Broadwater Question in Politically Heated Environment
Posted on Jan 7, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on New York Governor to Face Broadwater Question in Politically Heated Environment
Newsday reports that following a politically tumultuous first year as governor of New York, Eliot Spitzer (D) may be less likely to support the Broadwater LNG proposal. The paper indicates that, in the face of widespread public opposition to the project, Gov. Spitzer may be less inclined to side with the project’s developer when Broadwater goes before state regulators. Federal approval for the project is expected “imminently,” according to the article.