Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 1/8/2026

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

Below is Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing:

 

QUOTE OF THE DAY: "It’s just been so chaotic. I never thought a bunch of grown people would not be able to work together for the betterment of the millions of people we serve." - Rep. LaMonica McIver

 

TOP STORY: Parsippany: Now Hernandez Handles the Gavel

 

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

 

Read Insider NJ's 2025 Retrospective publication.

 

The state's unemployment rate is hitting a four-year high as the job market cools, according to NorthJersey.com.

 

Driving through, in, and out of the state now costs more money, according to NJ Spotlight.

 

Emergency rooms are inundated as flu cases are doubled from last year in the state, according to NJ Herald.

 

The state is digging for answers on chronic school absenteeism, according to NJ.com.

 

The state wants to protect its iconic diners, according to NJ Spotlight.

 

The state retains the highest corporate tax rate, according to BINJE.

 

The state is fighting against ICE with three measures, according to NJ.com.

 

The state is considering a change in how House vacancies are filled, according to NorthJersey.com.

 

Students are expected to benefit from cell phone bans in classrooms, according to NJ Spotlight.

 

In his first year, President Trump targeted the state, according to NJ Spotlight.

 

Hudson County Commissioner Walker bid farewell as he heads to the Assembly. Several deaths at the county jail led to a change in the health care provider, according to WHYY.

 

A fast-tracked bill would tap public employee pensions to help Mercer County towns leave Trenton Water Works, according to the Jersey Vindicator.

 

Monmouth County was awarded a grant for Shark River, according to TAPinto. County commissioners reorganized, according to the Asbury Park Press.

 

Residents oppose a plan for a Morris County ICE facility, according to Morristown Green.

 

Governor Murphy's ethics counsel Dominic Rota is joining Malamut and Associates, according to NJ Globe.

 

Genova Burns named Jennifer Borek as managing partner.

 

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

 

New NJGOP Chair Hanlon takes over at the party's lowest point in decades, according to Politico NJ.

 

In CD11, the Democratic primary is splitting along county lines, according to NorthJersey.com. Candidates' fundraising reports won't be due until the end of the month, according to NJ Globe. VoteVets endorsed Bleecher, according to NJ Globe. The ATU State Council endorsed Commissioner Gill. Former Rep. Malinowski raised over $1M, according to NJ Globe.

 

In CD12, Mele will enter the GOP primary, according to NJ Globe.

 

MAD Global is expanding into Washington DC.

 

ICYMI: Hanlon elected NJGOP chair; Gill rallied; 2026 political questions

 

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

 

Here's what's on the agenda in Trenton today.

 

Governor Murphy signed maternal and infant health bills.

 

Governor Murphy made moves for the state's cinema business, according to the Trentonian.

 

Governor-elect Sherrill announced that Asare will remain as CEO of the Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority.

 

Assemblyman-elect Stewart tapped Habib Kader as his Chief of Staff.

 

The NJ Business Coalition urged lawmakers to oppose the Climate Superfund Act.

 

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

 

The affordable housing lawsuit filed by 27 towns is headed to court, according to NJ.com.

 

In Atlantic City, roads are undergoing a large-scale repaving, according to the Press of Atlantic City.

 

In Barnegat, Pipi will serve as mayor, according to the Sandpaper.

 

In Berkeley, speeding and blackouts were addressed, according to Jersey Shore Online.

 

In Bridgewater, new Democratic councilmembers were sworn-in, according to TAPinto. The new council president is an 'unapologetic supporter of diversity', according to MyCentralJersey.

 

In Camden, a new schools superintendent was named, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

 

In Clifton, the Animal Shelter was stunned by a huge anonymous donation, according to NorthJersey.com.

 

In Collingswood, a rare tie stalled BOE leadership elections, according to the Retrospect. The solicitor firing sparked a push to expand the three-member commission, according to the Retrospect. The EMS fight escalated, according to the Retrospect.

 

In Dover, the mayor addressed a controversial parking plan, according to NorthJersey.com.

 

In Eagleswood, the committee reorganized, according to the Sandpaper.

 

In East Rutherford, the town asked a judge to toss American Dream's blue law claim, according to NJ Herald.

 

In Edison, the council tapped new leadership, according to MyCentralJersey.

 

In Egg Harbor, Castellanos was sworn-in to the committee, according to the Press of Atlantic City.

 

In Hackensack, the city reminded residents of their rights following a ICE presence in the city, according to TAPinto.

 

In Haledon, Coletta is the new BOE President, according to NorthJersey.com.

 

In Hillsborough, Kidd resigned as Democratic chair, according to TAPinto.

 

In Hoboken, Mayor Bhalla signed an order to form a Guaranteed Basic Income Task Force, according to Hudson County View.

 

In Flemington, Parker was sworn-in as Council President, according to TAPinto.

 

In Florham Park, the BOE welcomed a new member, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Jersey City, the BOE reorganized, according to JC Times. Mayor-elect Solomon formed policy transition committees, according to JC Times.

 

In Lakewood, officials are mum on missing school revenue, according to the Asbury Park Press.

 

In Little Egg Harbor, Laney was named mayor, according to the Sandpaper.

 

In Lower, a new police chief was appointed, according to Cape May Herald.

 

In Madison, the council took the first step in buying and preserving Drew Forest, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Mendham, the township started the year with a 'affordable' surprise, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Mullica Hill, a proposed townhome project was revived after court action, according to Burlington County Times.

 

In North Wildwood, Zampirri was sworn-in as mayor, according to the Press of Atlantic City.

 

In Oaklyn, residents questioned who's policing tree removal, according to the Retrospect.

 

In Ocean City, Wonderland is coming to the planning board, according to the Press of Atlantic City.

 

In Paramus, a lawsuit would block the Route 17 Costco, according to NorthJersey.com. Councilwoman Weber celebrated her fifth term, according to TAPinto.

 

In Parsippany, Councilwoman Hernandez was elected Council President as Democrats take the majority.

 

In Piscataway, Shantell will run for Ward 1 council.

 

In Princeton, councilmembers will be sworn-in, according to Planet Princeton. The library is cutting hours due to a budget deficit, according to Planet Princeton.

 

In Raritan Township, Perry will serve as mayor, according to TAPinto.

 

In Roxbury, an upbeat council meeting was chilled by ICE activists, according to TAPinto.

 

In Sea Bright, a lawyer says the former police chief's DUI arrest wasn't kept under wraps, according to the Asbury Park Press.

 

In Ship Bottom, the council honored Tallon at his final meeting, according to the Sandpaper. The town's affordable housing approach is multi-layered, according to the Sandpaper. The short-term rental ordinance failed again, according to the Sandpaper.

 

In Stafford, the town is seeking a grant to build a skate park, according to the Sandpaper.

 

In Tuckerton, the council reorganized, according to the Sandpaper.

 

In Ventnor, a lot of improvements are coming, according to Downbeach.

 

In Warren, the BOE recognized outgoing members, according to NJ Hills. A new mayor was appointed, according to TAPinto.

 

AROUND THE WEB:

 

Kim on Trump administration’s Venezuela briefing: ‘The level of hubris and arrogance here is on an epic level’

Briana Vannozzi, NJ Spotlight

 

  • U.S. Sen. Andy Kim (D–NJ) said he left a classified Senate briefing on the Trump administration’s escalating military actions against Venezuela with “even more questions and deeper concerns” than when he entered. The briefing followed reports that U.S. forces seized two oil tankers, including a Russian-flagged vessel in international waters on the heels of capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.

 

New Jersey legislature needs to act now to protect trans rights and reproductive rights

John Berry, The Trentonian

 

  • One would think that a bill with nearly half of the State Assembly and Senate signed on as sponsors or co-sponsors would have made a quick and decisive path through the legislature and then to the Governor’s desk. Assembly Bill A4656 has 39 of the 80 Assembly members‘ names on it and its identical Senate bill, S3491, has 19 of 40 Senators.

 

New N.J. governor picks the most Jersey location for inaugural ball. The mall.

Brent Johnson, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

 

  • Want to celebrate with Mikie Sherrill the night she becomes New Jersey’s next governor? Grab your checkbook, put on some formal wear, and head to the mall. Well, the mega-mall.

 

Popular N.J. supermarket now using facial recognition. Is your store watching you?

Karin Price Mueller, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

 

  • If you’re a Wegmans shopper, Big Brother may be watching you. The supermarket chain said it’s starting to use facial recognition technology in some stores.

 

‘Letters for our Lives’ and other pleas for New Jersey to protect medical access for transgender patients

John Berry, The Trentonian

 

  • The following are excerpts from New Jersey residents supporting Bill A4656/S3491, asking the legislature to bring the bill up for a vote in the current lame-duck session. Some are transgender, some are parents of trans youth, some are allies. All of them are hoping and praying that New Jersey will pass this bill and protect access to health care.

 

Cranford’s Bernie Wagenblast Lends Her Voice to Zohran Mamdani Inauguration

Dinah Dunn, TAPinto Cranford

 

  • When New York City swore in a new mayor on January 1, millions of viewers heard a familiar voice guiding the ceremony. Bernie Wagenblast, a longtime Cranford resident, served as the official announcer for the inauguration of Zohran Mamdani, the city’s youngest and first Muslim mayor.

 

Englewood Health joins RWJBarnabas Health: What to Know

Jen Ursillo, NJ1015

 

  • One of New Jersey’s leading hospitals has signed a deal to become part of RWJBarnabas Health, the state’s largest academic health system. It is the latest merger in an industry where hospitals have long struggled to stand alone. But in this case, both entities say the merger is happening between strong partners.

 

Truth, Tension and the Price of Democracy

Art Hall

 

  • Across America, local communities are quietly losing one of the most important safeguards of democracy: their hometown newspapers. Newsrooms close, reporters vanish and with them goes consistent, independent coverage of government actions that directly affect people’s daily lives. In that environment, the role of the press as the Fourth Estate is not diminished - it is magnified. That is especially true here in Cape May County.

 

The story behind a colonial-era gravesite hidden in residential Cherry Hill

Denali Sagner, Philadelphia Inquirer

 

  • Giancarlo Brugnolo moved to Cherry Hill’s Woodcrest neighborhood in 2014, but it wasn’t until last year that he heard about the centuries-old cemetery just a stone’s throw away from his house. When friends first mentioned it, he assumed they were joking.

 

The Broader Implications of Political Yard Sign Theft

Downbeach

 

  • The act of removing a candidate's yard sign often seems like a petty nuisance, confined to local rivalries. However, viewing these incidents purely as minor vandalism misses their deeper contribution to the deterioration of the civic environment. This destruction of property represents a non-verbal attack, challenging a citizen's right to publicly support a candidate. It injects friction and anger into neighborhood dynamics, transforming what should be a healthy contest of ideas into a contest of intimidation.

 

Why letting kids say 6-7 well into 2026 is smarter than we think

Mike Brandt, NJ1015

 

  • Every year, we hear words or phrases that just make us cringe or shake our heads. It's not that we seek out words to dislike, it just happens. And every generation comes up with their own versions of these words or phrases. For Gen Alpha, the current elementary school class, they came up with probably the most annoying word of them all. And unless you've been removed from society in 2025, you know exactly what word I'm referring to.

 

Little Egg Harbor Resident Fights Censorship, Book Bans in Documentary

Emma Desiderio, The Sand Paper

 

  • Little Egg Harbor resident Martha Hickson didn’t intend to become a driving force in a nationwide movement for free speech. But as groups relentlessly pushed for the removal of books from the school library at North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School, it became imperative for Hickson to fight back against censorship and advocate for freedom in libraries, in education and beyond.

 

Hoboken GOP Committee Chair Pavel Sokolov elected vice chair of NJGOP

John Heinis, Hudson County View

 

  • Hoboken Republican Committee Chair Pavel Sokolov was elected the vice chair of the New Jersey Republican Party in a vote among state committee members Monday evening.

 

80s trends once prominent in NJ will make you feel nostaglic

Mike Brandt, NJ1015

 

  • It's no surprise that signs of the 1980s are alive and well across the country. Most notable, of course, is the popularity of '80s music. And it's no exception here in the Great Garden State. From the north to the south, New Jerseyans are cranking up the 80s hits everywhere they go. And it makes sense that would be the case. It's part of the reason why the classic hits and classic rock genres are always so popular. And right now, the 1980s are king.

 

A snow record is officially on the books in New Jersey ... 30 years later

Anthony R. Wood, Philadelphia Inquirer

 

  • NOAA announced this week that a New Jersey weather station set a state record for seasonal snowfall. It just took awhile to confirm. The season in question was the eventful winter of 1995-96. What took so long? “There’s nothing nefarious about it,” said David Robinson, the longtime state climatologist. “You can blame me.”

Previous comments for: Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 9/30/2025

  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:

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  37. Moe says:

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

  38. NJMCDirect says:

    very informative thank you so much

  39. Complete Medical Wellness says:

    What a fantastic post! This blog is so full of useful information I can't wait to dig deep and start utilizing the resources you have given me. I have a similar article that will surely help. Increasing Use of Cosmetic Products & Their Side Effects

  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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