Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 7/23/2026

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

Below is Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing (by pete@insidernj.com):

 

QUOTE OF THE DAY: "These numbers matter. It concerns me, because we don’t know where these votes came from or where they are. That’s why we need a full audit of our voter rolls to make sure that every single non-citizen that was registered to vote is taken off." - Senator Testa

 

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There are still questions and some answers about the stunning NJ voter glitch, according to NJ.com. The 'impossibly stupid' error could hurt Democrats in the next election, according to NJ.com.

 

The Justice Department is demanding records on the 6,600 non-citizens registered to vote, according to NJ Globe. The DOJ filed a federal lawsuit seeking the state's voter rolls, citing the non-citizens, according to NJ Globe.

 

NJGOP Chair Hanlon says the party is 'vindicated' after the voter registration error was found, according to NJ Spotlight. The NJGOP is targeting two laws as they seek a probe into non-citizen voting, according to NJ Monitor.

 

The World Cup generated $2.1B in economic activity, according to NJ Biz.

 

The state Supreme Court is giving towns more power and puts more onus on developers, according to BINJE.

 

The state's new e-bike law is confusing, according to NJ.com.

 

School districts are facing a 34% health insurance premium hike, according to NJ.com.

 

The AG proposed new restrictions and procedures for OPRA requests, according to NJ Globe.

 

Senator Kim proposed expanding Medicare to children, according to NorthJersey.com.

 

Rep. Van Drew scored big to protect LBI region beaches and waterways, according to the Sandpaper.

 

Rep. Kean backs the 'Stop Insider Trading Act', according to NJ Globe.

 

ICYMI: Sherrill admits MVC erroneously registered 6,600 non-citizens, has initiated investigation; Sherrill signed the FAIR Act into law; Caldwell made the case for state's elections system

 

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In CD7, Bennett challenged Rep. Kean to six debates. SOMA Action endorsed Bennett, according to Village Green. Rep. Kean called for safeguards to prevent illegal voting, according to NJ Globe.

 

Passaic County has several municipal races this year, according to NJ Globe.

 

ICYMI: Kean has second chance in Roxbury; Aquil-Lewis in gear for future; Murphy held town hall

 

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Governor Sherrill took action on legislation.

 

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Lawmakers had previously heard warnings about non-citizen voter registration, according to NJ Spotlight.

 

Senator Pennacchio called for a federal probe of the MVC voter registration failure, according to NJ Globe.

 

The Assembly GOP called for a special committee with subpoena power to investigate the MVC voter registration failure, according to NJ Globe.

 

Assemblyman McGuckin called for the prosecution of Democrats who 'conspired to hide' non-citizen voter registration.

 

Assemblyman Barlas urged AG Davenport to disregard Governor Sherrill's opposition to prosecuted the 400 non-citizens who allegedly voted, according to NJ Globe.

 

The Healthcare Institute of NJ elected new board leadership.

 

The NJEDA will pause Aspire tax credit applications, according to NJ Biz.

 

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In Atlantic City, the CRDA approved the relocation of a beach bar that drove neighbors nuts, according to the Press of Atlantic City. Eight years after opening their AC campus, Stockton is beginning to define the next step, according to the Press of Atlantic City.

 

In Barnegat, the Citizens Police Academy returned, according to the Sandpaper.

 

In Beach Haven, two council seats are up this year, according to the Sandpaper.

 

In Berkeley Heights, residents pressed the council on unfilled recreation commission seats, according to TAPinto.

 

In Bernards, affordable housing was added to a townhome quest, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Bernardsville, project updates were provided, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Bridgewater, a new monopole was approved on Route 202, according to TAPinto.

 

In Cape May Point, $3M was awarded over sexual abuse allegations at a retreat center, according to Cape May Herald. A tornado touched down in the town, according to Cape May Herald.

 

In Cedar Grove, the BOE held a referendum forum, according to TAPinto.

 

In Chatham, a four-story building was approved for River Road, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Collingswood, the first 'cat cafe' opened, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

 

In Edison, a budget stalemate forced furloughs for 400 workers, according to MyCentralJersey. Govenment services are shut down, according to MyCentralJersey. The Council VP challenged the administration over the shutdown, according to MyCentralJersey.

 

In Franklin, the council advanced ordinances, according to TAPinto.

 

In Hasbrouck Heights, residents responded to the budget, according to TAPinto.

 

In Hawthorne, officials are keeping an eye on a new garbage collector, according to TAPinto.

 

In Jackson, a court ruled the town condemned land improperly, according to Jersey Shore Online.

 

In Jersey City, public safety officials highlighted costs savings during a budget hearing, according to JC Times. The city is moving to ban data centers, according to JC Times. The council reviewed the Law Department budget, according to Hudson County View.

 

In Long Beach, a North Beach easement dispute is ongoing, according to the Sandpaper.

 

In Maplewood, a new police chief was sworn-in, according to Village Green.

 

In Montclair, the town took back ice rink operations, according to Montclair Local.

 

In Monroe, the town is being sued over its data center ban, according to Burlington County Times.

 

In Mount Olive, officials discussed health topics, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Newark, Mayor Baraka called for an end to federal SNAP cuts, according to NJ Monitor.

 

In North Bergen, officials decried the possibility that the FBI won't probe ICE assault cases, according to Hudson County View.

 

In Ocean City, businesses face uncertainty over the boardwalk and Wonderland, according to Cape May Herald.

 

In Parsippany, the Tuesday storm raised tornado questions, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Pine Beach, the Ocean County prosecutor took over the police department, according to the Asbury Park Press.

 

In Red Bank, the council will release a community energy plan, according to TAPinto. The council will take up policy items, according to TAPinto. New parking rules were proposed, according to Red Bank Green.

 

In Roseland, the council approved bond ordinances, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Roxbury, Governor Sherrill says the Trump Administration has 'egg on its face' over the proposed ICE facility, according to NJ Hills. Sherrill said 'when you make a stupid decision, you often lose in court' amid the DHS' reversal on the proposal.

 

In Sayreville, the budget was adopted, according to MyCentralJersey.

 

In Seaside Heights, the town wants to stop prom chaos, according to NJ101.5.

 

In Sparta, a court sided with the town in a warehouse dispute, according to NJ Herald.

 

In Spotswood, a settlement was approved with the former administrator, according to MyCentralJersey.

 

In Stafford, the council was praised by advocates after a anti-sanctuary resolution, according to TAPinto.

 

In Summit, a redevelopment was approved, according to TAPinto.

 

In Toms River, a synagogue could grow more than twice as big if approved, according to the Asbury Park Press.

 

In Trenton, the youth Truth Summit connects faith and community, according to the Trentonian. A new education campaign was launched, according to the Trentonian. Mayoral candidate Edwards released his public safety plan, according to NJ Globe.

 

In Warren, the BOE passed a AI policy, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Watchung, the council moved to ban kratom sales, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Wildwood, commissioners will vote on the next phase of boardwalk development, according to the Press of Atlantic City.

 

In Woodland Park, a ban on cannabis use in public places was approved, according to TAPinto.

 

AROUND THE WEB:

 

Why New Jersey needs an AI data center moratorium

Bill Spadea, NJ1015

 

  • New Jersey cannot afford to keep greenlighting massive AI data centers without serious scrutiny. In New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul took decisive action by imposing a statewide moratorium on large new facilities to study their true impacts on power, water, and communities. It's not often I agree with the far-left governor in New York, but she's spot on in slowing the roll of this disruptive expansion. Gov. Mikie Sherrill should follow that responsible example immediately.

 

The devastating failures that cost N.J. taxpayers $189 million in a single year

Susan K. Livio, NJ.com

 

  • Foster children who endured years of physical and sexual abuse. Children disabled for life and a new mother who died days after giving because of mistakes in the operating room. New Jersey taxpayers paid tens of millions of dollars to these victims and their families last year to settle lawsuits against the state.

 

The men behind Trump's $3.47 gas: An NFL coach, a GOP fundraiser and two New Jersey brothers

Brian Slodysko, Michael Biesecker and Josh Boak, Associated Press

 

  • President Donald Trump and his White House have enthusiastically promoted the Freedom Fuel Network, a chain of star-spangled convenience stores selling gas at $3.47 per gallon in honor of the 47th president.

 

Pennsylvania pressed its utilities on costs. NJ must follow | Opinion

Janice Kovach

 

  • On her first day in office, Gov. Mikie Sherrill fulfilled her campaign promise by signing an executive order to freeze utility rate hikes, correctly identifying how the state’s monopoly utilities have steadily increased rates to pad their profits with little benefit and no recourse for New Jersey’s customers.

 

What's considered upper middle class in New Jersey? Report explains

Kyle Morel, NorthJersey.com

 

  • A new report has found that New Jersey has the second-highest income range for its upper middle class.

 

Retired Camden Police Officer Shares Story of Hope in New Memoir

Bill Spadea, NJ1015

 

  • Retired Camden police Officer Cody J. Smith joined us for a special Blue Friday to share the story behind a powerful new memoir, "Stuff in the Basement." This memoir chronicles his personal journey through childhood trauma, a distinguished career in law enforcement, mental health challenges, and ultimately finding hope.

 

If Your Job Left New Jersey, Would You Follow It?

Eric "EJ" Johnson, NJ015

 

  • "I'm movin' out." Billy Joel wrote that as a personal statement of independence. Increasingly in New Jersey, it sounds like a corporate memo. Samsung Electronics America just announced 739 layoffs out of its Englewood Cliffs offices, effective the end of September, as the company relocates its U.S. headquarters to Texas. Around the same time, Mars Wrigley announced it is closing its Newark headquarters entirely, cutting 307 jobs and moving corporate operations to Chicago, ending an 80-plus year presence in the city.

 

Haddonfield Restaurant Loses Kitchen Staff to ICE Arrests: ‘Everyone is Really Shaken’

Matt Skoufalos, NJ Pen

 

  • The owners of El Nopalito Mexican Restaurant say they’re fearful for what might happen to two of their kitchen staff who were taken into custody in Camden City yesterday. Neighbors are dispirited by the action, but an immigration attorney says that’s part of the intention of an uptick in enforcement across the region.

 

Clean Ocean Action sues New Jersey over its OK of New York gas pipeline

The Monmouth Journal

 

  • Clean Ocean Action (COA), a leading ocean defense organization headquartered in Long Branch, filed a lawsuit today appealing the approval of a Tidelands Utility License for Williams/Transco’s Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) project. The license would allow the construction of a natural gas pipeline, which would travel through six miles of New Jersey’s Raritan Bay, through New York waters, and terminate on Long Island. There, it will service New York customers exclusively.

 

Viral Toms River Tornado Photo Exposed As AI Hoax

Jason Allentoff, Jersey Shore Online

 

  • A fabricated image appearing to show a tornado near Hooper Avenue and Route 37 spread across social media July 18, prompting a warning about the dangers of sharing unverified information during severe weather.

 

Fraud by Design: New Jersey Invited Non-Citizens Onto State Voter Rolls

Matt Rooney, Save Jersey

 

  • For years, New Jersey’s political class dismissed election integrity concerns as paranoid fantasy. They insisted every safeguard was in place. Anyone who questioned automatic voter registration, driver’s licenses for illegal aliens, or Trenton’s obsession with automating elections was branded a conspiracy theorist. This week, reality finally caught up.

 

Is New Jersey becoming the new Hollywood? Netflix, tax credits fuel ‘Jerseywood’ boom

Trenton Journal

 

  • Across the state, New Jersey is speculating that film will become the next big industry. Netflix’s planned major studio at Fort Monmouth is part of a broader effort to turn New Jersey into a permanent production hub. In Newark, construction began in December 2025 on a Great Point Studios complex through Lionsgate, while in Bayonne, 1888 Studios broke ground the same month and signed Paramount to a minimum 10-year lease.

 

NJ voter registration mess requires independent probe | Editorial

USA TODAY Network New Jersey Editorial Board

 

  • Gov. Mikie Sherrill's revelation that roughly 6,600 noncitizens were registered to vote in New Jersey and as many as 400 actually cast ballots comes at a perilous time for American democracy. So it requires a serious response.

 

Vance Blasts NJ Voting Scandal, Demands Action from New Jersey Democrats

Sergio Bichao, NJ1015

 

  • Vice President JD Vance seized on New Jersey's voter registration scandal to urge the state's two Democratic U.S. senators to support the Republican-backed SAVE America Act. The comment on X came hours after Gov. Mikie Sherrill disclosed that a software glitch in the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission's voter registration system incorrectly registered 6,600 people who had answered "no" when asked whether they were U.S. citizens while applying for driver's licenses.

 

As Hudson County reclaims HCST CRC space, laid off workers still seeking jobs

Dan Israel, Hudson County View

 

  • As Hudson County reclaims the space previously occupied by the Hudson County Schools of Technology (HCST) for the Community Resource Center (CRC), the laid off employees of the former facility reminded electeds not to forget about them.

 

AFTERMATH: Did Democrats steal LD2, LD8 and LD25 Assembly seats with illegal voters?

Matt Rooney, Save Jersey

 

  • The same people who spent years sneering at election integrity concerns have a credibility problem. A big one, Save Jerseyans.

 

Suspect in NJ Transit SWAT truck theft gets day in court | Exclusive

Nicholas Katzban, NorthJersey.com

 

  • A Maplewood resident accused of taking a stolen armored vehicle on a joyride across Essex and Hudson counties will remain in county jail pending trial on a slew of offenses related to the theft, which prosecutor's allege he committed while out on parole for two previous indictments.

Previous comments for: Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 7/14/2026

  1. Stephen Brickman LTC USA (retired) says:

    as the upcoming audit of the Department of Education approaches it would wise to consider the amount of money going into education is not producing the results one would hope for. US is on the bottom of the list for the number of our kids falling below in their education levels. I think the states would beach be more efficient in that area as the parents receive the power to demand what the kids are taught and have the ability to vote on who serves as Principal, and can fire teachers that are judged ineffective, as the rule of tenure is eliminated as proposed by the President. If the Department of Education is too large and too frivolous with OUR money is should be gone, and I"m sure Mrs. McMahon would sure of that, after the DOGE audit.

  2. Stephen Brickman LTC (USA retired) says:

    Bravo to New Secretary of Homeland Security Norm for deputizing the national guard to give them the power to arrest illegals attempting to enter our country illegally. That same idea might work in sanctuary states by deputization of police to be able to bypass governors another elected officials, such as mayors and city and county commissioners. Deputization is a weapon not often used but in this instance it would work to accomplish the mission of Homeland Security. On another note the overt anger shown towards Kash Patel by the Democratic senators is telling. His confirmation will mean the entire mission of the Democratic Party will be deep sixed by the cleansing of the FBI’s weaponization. It means our country will be back to Constitutional Republic. Of course if the mainstream media media wants its audience back it might want to go along with Constitutionality also.

  3. Maryann says:

    I have relatives that live in Texas, they have to live in fear? I don't think so.I don't hear any Democrats having any spine to challenge Biden.Who did he let skate? If they were so innocent he wouldn't have to pardon them would he

  4. Stephen Brickman LTC USA (retired) says:

    The selling off the wall piecemeal by Biden's administration was not addressed, but it has to be looked at as a huge black eye for Biden. To counter this it seems prudent to advise those companies that bought in to the "Great American Fraud" that returning their purchase is a most patriotic act, even if there is a monetary reward of maybe 25 cents on the dollar, as well as not being seen to be in collusion with the deep state.in this fraudulent act. Remembering that American taxpayers already paid millions for the wall and would very much appreciate getting it back to increase Homeland Security, which was its purpose in the first place.

  5. Stephen Brickman says:

    Once Trump pardons the Jan 6 participants they should immediately begin Class Action suit against Nancy Pelosi who was instrumental in conducting a huge Political Kangaroo Court unfairly sending hundreds of of participants to jail. They should seek 200 million dollars for redress as well as compensation for Ashley Babbit’s shooting for being unarmed and unthreatening and totally not deserving of a death sentence. And it should cover the medical needs of those jailed who were denied adequate medical care. This was a total abuse of politely power and a Class Action suit is needed to clear the air.

  6. Vincent says:

    (The state’s voting system is secure, according to NJ Spotlight.) This was without doubt one of the most farcical articles perhaps ever written. To give you an idea just how corrupt and lawless the voting system is, in 2021 Governor Murphy deviously ousted the Bergen County Superintendent of Elections with over 30+ years of experience (coerced and strongarmed into early retirement) in order to then deliberately and deviously insert Loretta Weinberg's Chief of Staff who, had absolutely NO previous election experience whatsoever. This was all masterfully formulated and then executed just several weeks prior to the Gubernatorial primary. But of course there was nothing nefarious regarding such an abrupt change. Although Bergen County is not the largest County in New Jersey it is however home to the most registered voters of which the vast majority are also Democrats. Keep in mind The Superintendent of Elections Office is also in charge of voter "registrations" - polls books, voting machines and of course - investigating any and all reports of voter fraud. Murphy's intentions had been to leave the position vacant until "after" the Gubernatorial Election in November but the media exposed his chicanery and he was forced to fill and announce his personal "appointment" immediately and how all of this came to light. The former Superintendent of Elections was also a Republican and certainly would've never voluntarily retired "prematurely" but just prior to a major election. Her integrity was legendary throughout the entire County. But of course there was nothing to Murphy's sudden lead change "in the middle of the night" in Bergen County after the polls had already closed. Murphy was and still remains loathed and despised by all because of his despotic actions and stance on the Covid lockdowns. He knew there was no other way he could ever beat Ciattarelli and never did. But certainly not legally nor ever legitimately. But keep believing "the voting system in NJ" is actually secure.

  7. Stephen Brickman RPh says:

    Concerns about Jan 6 violence The simple solution to allay the concerns of the Jan.6 violence happening again is to make sure the election is run in an honest and above board manner, which must include voter I.D. via a totally transparent system. Otherwise I’m betting all bets are off.

  8. Stephen Brickman LTC USA (retired) says:

    Assemblyman Schaer's Bill to define antisemitism for New Jersey residents and to be able to react to it is great. But what about our kids going off to college, especially the Jewish kids. They should have a means to know what schools have active anti-Jewish protests, and/or pro-Palestinian demonstration allowed on and off campus. They should be able to feel safe wherever they go, and not have their studies interrupted by what I consider this unlawful activity. Are there websites with this kind of information posted?

  9. Joe says:

    Great article, thanks for keeping us informed!

  10. Stephen Brickman LTC USA (retired) says:

    NOTE TO SENIORS I was 85 when I got my Carry permit. If you want to protect yourself and your family you are never too old to carry. As log as you can pass the test at the range, which is pretty simple, and you have a handgun you can handle (which is why I purchased a Walther CCP M2 PLUS which is easy to rack) and you have no police record or mental health problems, you can qualify. Of course you need to get a Federal weapons ID card, if you don't already have one. We are targets because we are older and look easy. Well surprise , surprise. The more folks that are carrying the less crime because the bad guys wont know if you are armed and might not try something. By the way it doesn't matter- male or female!!

  11. Tom says:

    Stop complaining about taxes ,our schools , our crime, ,after all folks we keep voting in the same Democrat party politicians each time . For instance who would think that every Democrat who represents us in congress would vote for men playing in woman sports ,but they did , ask yourself are you the kind of a person who would kill ( sorry to use that word kill but hard not to since the law is that is a human being and if the mother is murdered it’s a double homicide ) a baby up to the moment of birth sorry to tell you that is the law in New Jersey. So stop complaining your part of the problem.

  12. Kyran Connor says:

    Can't seem to access the Steinberg column on Sam Alito, Sr. on your website. Suggestions?

  13. Stephen BrickmanRPh says:

    Changing the regulations to allow Optometrists to perform surgery is foolhardy and dangerous. Their training is doing vision tests and prescribing the correct glasses to improve vision. Only an MD in ophthalmology should be the one to do eye surgery. That’s like asking the fellow filling your gas tank to fix a ball joint suspension. This is not the answer to a shortage of ophthalmologists

  14. Stephen Brickman says:

    Reclassifying marihuana from CI to any other category will involve Pharmacy because by law only a Pharmacist with a DEA license can purchase or sell any drug with a CII to CV Classification. (CI is exempt because it’s heroine or any other drug with no medical purpose). This is a National problem because it is all under the DEA. And since marihuana is a hallucinogen among other things it requires control. The whole weed issue has put the cart before the horse and really requires reining in to have it conform to the legal requirements. (Sorry Mr. Weedman). And recreational use will get the biggest hit because it will require a prescription for medicinal use, but that cuts out the recreational aspect. Maybe in the future Pharmacists may be able to prescribe it but not yet. And how many physicians and Nurse Practitioners will want to be involved in the weed industry, I wonder? Lots of questions and few answers so far.

  15. Lisa Bonanno says:

    Could you please fix your “bay blood spots “ typo. It sounds like a horror movie. Although “baby blood spots” isn’t much better. Maybe there’s a clearer and less distressing turn of phrase for all of our sensitive readers, lol. Please and thank you.

  16. Stephen Brickman LTC USA (retired) says:

    Studies show that recreational cannabis is responsible a 10% increase in motor vehicle accident deaths. These studies show that cannabis impairs driving ability and driving while high is common among regular users. Since cannabis is still an illegal drug, insurance companies are within their rights to deny coverage in for an accident ruled a DUI due to cannabis. However a state that approved its recreational use should be held accountable for any and all the consequences of that DUI. States are more interested in the money they make but they should accept the responsibility for having approved the use of recreational cannabis.

  17. Stephen Brickman says:

    With the mainstream media touting the current president and suddenly discovers he’s been lying to us all about how supportive he is of Israel when it is reported he is receiving BIG donations from Soros and Rockefellers , both proven anti-American donors, to become pro Palestinian and Pro Hamas and Anti Israel by holding up ammunition shipments to Israel. And solidly answering the question of why he never goes directly against Iran. Is the MSM party to this also. How can the general public now know who and what to trust. They warn us how terrible a trump administration will be as if they have totally forgotten how good we had it under Trump. All I can say is put on your big boy pants and tell us how it really is.

  18. Gregg Mele says:

    The problem with the Line is that there is no vetting process. Whoever pays the most and/or is specifically unqualified and therefore relegated to the status of puppet is who the county bosses support and threaten the committee members to support. My opponent said on-air that he will do whatever they tell him. What kind of leadership is that. I have 8-10 organizations endorsing me to his zero. I have served many statewide for almost 4 years while he has never helped anyone but himself. No-brainer who is qualified, and they know it. That's why they are getting nasty and vile while I continue to take the high road.

  19. Stephen Brickman RPh says:

    Iowa gets it right. What better school security is there than trained, armed teachers with concealed carry permits. You wonder what parents and local government officials when they oppose this idea. Apparently they would rather wait for some demented individual, either a student or maybe an ex student pulls out a handgun of his backpack , or a long gun out of a duffel and starts firing do they can call it in and wait for help to show up. This move would save many lives and I would heartily endorse this idea nationwide. Of course I’m just an average gun owner who believes that our kids are our most valuable asset and need real protection.

  20. Steve Caruso says:

    The liability limits for taxi cabs are extreme starting July 1. It was a plan in place through the insurance banking committee and it was abruptly changed with an amendment. The guys are barely making a living today and you’ve increased their insurance. What’s fair is fair and this is not it was an incremental increase, which was fair, and was removed by the governor please refer back to the original plan

  21. Stephen Brickman RPh says:

    Note to Concealed Carry permit holders: make sure you subscribe to one of the insurance companies that specialize in CCP, ie: US LAW SHIELD. If you ever have to fire your weapon , that has to be the first phone call you make. The second is 911, the third is your family. With so many new permit holders there will probably be an increase in discharges until word gets out that it’s actually unsafe for criminals to be in New Jersey and crime will take a nosedive. Now unless you have a conviction in your background you can get that CCP and really defend yourself and your family. And more women are applying which is great for family defense. The stats that record gun violence will have to be re-organized into guns used for crime and guns used to prevent crime. A lot of get-always here because sometimes just brandishing a firearm is enough to stop a crime. But it should be reported anyway..

  22. Stephen Brickman LTC USA (retired) says:

    How's his for an idea? Uncover the identities of the un-elected advisors to Pres. Biden, and publish their names. That way there is actually someone to blame when we lose valuable lives from unanswered attacks by terrorist organizations. We know Biden isn't making these decisions on his own. My guess is that these advisors will quit the team rather than take the heat for poor decisions, revealing a big weakness in this administration. It might lead to improvements to the decision-making process.

  23. Stephen Brickman RPh says:

    The governor signed off on having Narcan available in all schools grades 9 through 12. But what about the idea of having Narcan available in ALL SCHOOLS in New Jersey?

  24. Stephen Brickman says:

    Voting should be based on understanding what’s actually happening and knowing who would make life safer and more livable. The only way to do that is to get both sides of the information remembering there are always two sides to a story. Mainstream media in my area includes the Star Ledger and the Easton Express. If you look at the bylines of the opinions you will find writers from the Washington Post and Bloomberg, both notoriously on the left. Even the political cartoons are a dead giveaway. CNN and CNBC are also left leaning. So what are the options for getting opinions and news from the right? Fortunately cable news has Fox, which is near center, and Newsmax, and NewsNation which are full right. Watching these even just occasionally will show a much broader picture and give the reader more information with which to make an informed voting decision. And remember you DONT have to vote party if you feel there’s a wiser choice.

  25. Stephen Brickman says:

    I’m a conservative and I do believe life begins at conception but the problem is that each mother is responsible for that life and it is in the realm of her mental and physical health that she will either bring it to term or abort it. This should not be a political decision and should not be be dictated by thousand of strangers. The Supreme Court turned it over to the states but it still remains personal for the mother and her family. I don’t think it should be an “agenda item” for any political party. A state medical society may want to impose a time frame within which an abortion can occur but even that may be subject to the mother’s doctor’s discretion. I say just quit discussing it and leave it up to the mother a father.

  26. Adam says:

    Teaneck property taxes pays for the school budget. Teaneck High School students walk out. Is a Hamas military shuffle march property tax bill included?

  27. Stephen Brickman LTC U.S.A. (Retired) says:

    The military serving in the Middle East represents every state in the Union. Those are our sons and daughters, Moms and Dads and yet we are very little to protect them, or REALLY retaliate when they’re attacked. Governor Murphy is the Chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, and past chair of the National Governors Association and yet you never hear him mention about any requests either organization makes to Biden to be more aggressive about protecting our kids in harms way. It’s as though it doesn’t seem to matter to them. No wonder we look so weak to the rest of the world.

  28. Stephen Brickman says:

    How about those unintended consequences. New Jersey mandating that all cars being sold by 2035 be electric is telling us what we can or cannot buy with our own money. There will always be gasoline powered vehicles because of the power produced by internal combustion compared to the power produced by batteries; which is to say the more power the bigger the battery to the point of rediculousness. My thought is that if the state wants fewer gas powered vehicles on the road it should create a mass transit electric powered system that would emphasize convenience for commuters and everyday shoppers. Of course that would mean vehicles weighing tons more because of the size of batteries and that creates a whole other question of where to dispose of them (also for elelectric car batteries), since they are composed of highly toxic materials that can’t be burnt or buried. These are unintended consequences no- one is willing to grapple with until its too late. I think by 2035 th he electric car fantasy will go the same way the offshore wind farm has gone. Stephen Brickman 206 Stonehenge Dr Phillipsburg,NJ 08865 Stephen.Brickman@gmail.com Sent from my iPhone

  29. Moe says:

    NJ is one of the most corrupt and racist places to live. There’s “0” accountability for the criminal acts, corruption, and unfair treatment of the people of this state. It starts with our governor who cares less for truth and honesty. Continue to ruin the lives of the citizens of this state.

  30. Stephen Brickman says:

    Gun owners don't have to talk about guns because they know that they have to come out and vote to protect their constitutional right to bear arms. The Supreme court decision has affirmed that right and somehow our "leaders" haven't learned how to read.

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  33. Stephen Brickman says:

    lETS NOT FORGET that during the pandemic Donald Trump sent the MERCY, a fully equipped, COVID prepared Hospital ship to save lives of victims and healthcare workers . But Murphy in his wisdom would rather send Patients back to nursing homes that were ill-equipped to treat these patients so they could die , rather than utilize a life-saving gift and be like NY governor Cuomo, another anti-Trump tool.

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  36. Tree Service says:

    Nice article! thanks for sharing the post!

  37. Moe says:

    Murphy doesn’t want to be the president, he wants to be a state trooper.

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  40. JG B says:

    Murphy running for President is LAUGHABLE. Nased on what??

  41. Charlie Abisror says:

    lmao imagine supporting lockdowns after the largest mass death event in american history and calling that a feeling driven conclusion? maga chuds never fail to disappoint

  42. Mary Ann McKinney says:

    So....about those 56 machines in Bergen... <<>>

  43. John Fiorentino says:

    He;s "vacationing" at his villa in Italy, while Covid surges and the state is paralyzed by "remote work"............translation: NO WORK

  44. Zyra Alissa says:

    What I — and most of the women I know who are passionate about cosmetics —like about make up isn't that the right gloss can make your lips poutier or that false lashes can make your eyes more doe-like. Rather, it's how women can communicate messages and express ourselves through makeup. Certainly it's not our single factor of communication, but it's one of many forms of expression that allow us to showcase our individual styles.

  45. Amber Si says:

    OK

  46. yanre says:

    keeping up with the news

  47. Sha H says:

    That is what happens in practicality when they are "suspending their disbelief" (HR Clinton) in real numbers and going on predictive models to make decisions. And then after doing that, they vote with "feelings."

  48. Sha H says:

    Murphy celebrates "a full week of declining numbers" then says "status quo of lockdown will remain until new cases and fatalities decrease." So, which of Murphy's statements is accurate? He said 2 opposite things in a single paragraph of speaking.

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