Opinion
How EPA Budget Cuts Could Affect Public Health
The Atlantic By Christine Todd Whitman March 31, 2017 Mick Mulvaney, President Trump’s director of the Office of Management and Budget, described the administration’s new spending proposal as a “hard-power budget,” and by design it echoes President Trump’s top campaign priorities—namely, national security. But to create additional funding for defense programs and immigration enforcement, the budget would cut funding to [...]
Gov. Whitman: Health of N.J.’s coast must be a bipartisan effort
nj.com By Christine Todd Whitman November 10, 2016 My home state of New Jersey has 127 miles of beaches that support vibrant coastal communities and an important regional economy. Visitors from across the country and around the world come to our state to enjoy the ocean and its natural beauty. As someone who developed an appreciation for our shoreline and [...]
Gov. Whitman: Neither Trump, nor Clinton – let’s find 3rd party candidate
nj.com By Christine Todd Whitman July 13, 2016 I've heard the skeptics and they are right — third party efforts to win the presidency have never been particularly successful. The truth, however, is that they never will be if we give up before we start. [...]
We can’t give up on nuclear plants: Kirk and Whitman
USA Today By Ronald Kirk and Christine Todd Whitman June 14, 2016 We'll increase pollution and blow our climate-change goals if we keep closing reactors. [...]
Gov. Whitman: Why I won’t vote for Trump on Tuesday
nj.com By Christine Todd Whitman June 5, 2016 On Tuesday, New Jersey voters have a chance to be heard. [...]
Responding to the Paris Aftermath
Huffington Post By Christine Todd Whitman November 19, 2015 As I watch governing officials react to the atrocities in Paris, Beirut, and on the Russian plane, I am stuck that, for the first time in this country, we are determining the status of people by their religion. I understand fully the need to protect, but banning all Muslims from entering [...]
Why Closing Nuclear Power Plants Is Short-Sighted
The Wall Street Journal By Christine Todd Whitman November 16, 2015 CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN: Following the announcement that the Pilgrim nuclear-energy facility outside of Boston will close by 2019, it is critical for decision makers to reassess how electricity markets value the clean electricity produced by nuclear energy. [...]
Why the U.S. should export nuclear power
Fortune By Christine Todd Whitman & Stephen Cheney October 22, 2015 Competition with Russia in the nuclear energy technology industry will continue to be an issue as Asian and European nations look for carbon-free energy options like nuclear power. [...]
Statement by Governor Whitman on the passing of Kathy Crotti
"Kathy Crotti was always the loyal opposition, someone who truly cared about making government work. We may have been from different parties, but I always very much appreciated her presence when she was working with the legislature. I know she will be missed by all who knew and worked with her."
Statement by Governor Christine Todd Whitman on the passing of Elsie Hillman
"Elsie Hillman was classy and caring, but didn’t suffer fools gladly. She represents what is best about the Republican party. Elsie was a good friend to my family, and my prayers are with her family in this sad time."
The Reactors That Will Revolutionize Nuclear Energy
By Christine Todd Whitman The Wall Street Journal April 29, 2015 CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN: We’re at a turning point in energy. The U.S. should be a leader in mitigating climate change and meeting a nearly 30% increase in U.S. demand for electricity projected by 2040. [...]
Don’t Be Lulled by Low Oil Prices. We Need an Energy Plan.
By Christine Todd Whitman The Experts April 2, 2015 CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN: With oil prices low, it would be easy to perceive that we as a nation have our energy issues under control. But despite the current benefits derived from oil prices that haven’t been this low in six years, we still need an overarching energy policy for the U.S. [...]