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TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senators Fred H. Madden and Joseph Coniglio that would appropriate $1 million in federal funding to be used to develop the region’s first ethanol plant received final legislative approval today in the Assembly.

“The demand for ethanol would work to increase production and profits for local corn farmers,” said Senator Bryant, D-Camden and Gloucester. “This measure would use existing resources to help fill the current demand for gasoline, while helping to save money for the taxpayers who rely so heavily on gasoline. At the same time, it would boost the local economy by increasing revenue for local farmers.”

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senator Wayne R. Bryant that would appropriate $1 million in federal funding for the development of the region’s first ethanol plant was approved today in the Senate.

“With gasoline prices steadily increasing, it’s time that we work to decrease our dependence on foreign oil,” said Senator Bryant, D-Camden and Gloucester. “By using existing resources to fill the current need for gasoline, we can save money for taxpayers and the state.”