Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 5/9/2024
Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Now without the line, I personally believe that organizations could and should be stronger. I think that the organizations will work harder at getting their candidates elected.” – Hudson County Executive and incoming HCDO Chair Craig Guy
TOP STORY: The Names in the Central Ward (and Citywide) Newark Game
NJ health officials are advising adding genome sequencing to newborn disease screening, according to NJ Monitor.
The state is considering changing the mandatory age for kids to attend school, according to NJ101.5.
32 NJ hospitals were named LGBTQ+ equality leaders, according to the Asbury Park Press.
Middlesex County fatal crashes are rising, according to MyCentralJersey.
Walmart is closing its fulfillment center in Salem County, according to ROI-NJ.
Rep. Pallone is pushing for more online privacy protections, according to NJ Spotlight.
Rep. Kim was honored for his support for AmeriCorp.
Rep. Menendez announced nearly $50M in funding for nine housing authorities.
ICYMI: Fulop celebrates reservoir trail; Kim leading in Senate race; Murphy addressed the First Lady’s Senate exit; majority reject OPRA changes; animosity growing around Sussex’s Hayden; as state wrestles with ballot decision, appeals rejected stay request, Republicans filed lawsuit to expand ruling to GOP ballots; ballot system brought to electoral maturity; poll shows Dems support Rep. Kim; Quraishi ruled county line unconstitutional
In CD8, NOW PAC endorsed Rep. Menendez.
In CD10, NJDSC Chairman Jones endorsed Lamonica McIver for the seat of the late Rep. Payne in the upcoming special election, as Essex rallies around the councilwoman. There are other names in the game of potential candidates; Linden Mayor Armstead’s allies are collecting signatures for a run. Essex County Commissioner Walker says he’ll run, according to Hudson County View.
Hudson County Executive Guy says he personally believes organizations can and will be stronger without the county line, according to Hudson County View.
Retirements are opening up the races for Camden County Sheriff and Clerk, according to TAPinto.
Over 15,000 are expected for former President Trump’s Wildwood rally, according to SaveJersey.
ICYMI: Vainieri endorsed Guy for HCDO chair; Fulop held town hall; Glassner looking to pull Bashaw into fight; as Passaic intensifies, Speziale endorsed by Fulop; Murphy addressed campus unrest; Malinowski eying chairmanship of Hunterdon Dems; Fulop launching down-ballot effort; in CD8, Menendez slammed Bhalla; Passaic’s intense primary battle; Moran launched Moxie; Murphy became factor in end of line; Menendez independent candidacy could give GOP best shot; line impact less seismic; Bhalla is going for broke in primary challenge; Sherrill trouncing other 2025 guv Dems; Zisa stepping down; Ciattarelli launched guv candidacy; Bramnick has question for Ciattarelli, Spadea; Bashaw declined to participate in debate; in CD3, Conaway, Murphy battle energized; don’t count out party boss influence just yet
The Legislature may change the process for appointing appellate judges, according to the Bergen Record.
A hearing is planned on revised OPRA overhaul legislation, according to NJ Monitor.
Cannabis sales hit record levels in the state, according to NJ Spotlight.
Legislation would require all job ads to show pay rates, according to the Asbury Park Press.
Senator Bramnick will meet with the Rutgers president to discuss the university’s agreeing to the demands of protesters.
Senator Singer and Assemblyman Kean unveiled a legislative package to combat anti-Semitism.
Assemblywoman Dunn was awarded the ‘Millicent Fenwick Award’, according to TAPinto.
NorthStar Strategies welcomed new team members.
ICYMI: Lawsuit filed alleging state ‘knowingly’ forced casino workers to work in second-hand smoke
An Insider NJ movie review of ‘Civil War’.
Veteran defense attorney Joe Hayden shared his personal recounting of the Bill Musto trial.
Leonard Lance discusses former President Trump on the Julie Briggs Show.
Beware the Ides of March: New Jersey and Rome.
Former Senator and Governor Richard J. Codey shares this thoughts on this year’s presidential race.
Download and read Insider NJ’s 2024 Advance and Insider NJ’s 2024 African-American List
In Atlantic City, the BOE will hold a special meeting on personnel issues, according to the Press of Atlantic City. CD2 Democratic primary candidate Carolyn Rush urged Mayor Small to resign.
In Chatham Township, the mayor says the town will vigorously defend itself against lawsuits, according to TAPinto.
In Clark, a lawsuit alleges the probe into racist slurs by cops took too long, according to NJ101.5.
In Dover, BettyLou DeCroce was ousted as administrator, according to the Daily Record. The Morris County Young Democrats called for the resignation of Councilman Rodriguez.
In Edison, an ordinance was proposed to define electric vehicles and charging stations, according to TAPinto.
In Haddon Township, teaching jobs may be lost to trim the budget, according to Burlington County Times.
In Hoboken, vehicles parked in loading zones will be charged by the minute under a new proposed program, according to TAPinto. The council passed a resolution requesting the mayor notify the public of who is acting mayor when he is away, according to TAPinto.
In Lakewood, a proposal would change where some students go to school, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Maplewood, Mayor Adams wants to build on her environmental legacy if re-elected, according to TAPinto.
In Paterson, Mayor Sayegh’s mother passed away, according to the Paterson Press.
In Perth Amboy, the mayor will skip a debate, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Plainfield, the council will vote on a controversial bar closing time, according to TAPinto.
In Red Bank, the council will consider a revised short-term rental regulation, according to TAPinto.
In Trenton, the city was identified as the site for a maternal health center, according to NJ Spotlight.
In Union Township, a Princeton Road subdivision proposal is causing neighborhood strife, according to TAPinto.
In Wildwood, seasonal parking meters were activated ahead of former President Trump’s upcoming rally, according to Burlington County Times.
In Woodbury Heights, the town is resigned to affordable housing, according to the Courier Post.
ICYMI: In New Brunswick, freedom of press case may go to state SC; in Roxbury, BOE decision to rescind transgender protections
Insider NJ columnist Carl Golden writes ‘‘Can’t Anybody Here Play This Game!?’‘
Insider NJ columnist Bob Hennelly writes ‘Gaza’s Fate Looms Large in NJ Dems June Primary Debate‘
In a guest column on Insider NJ, Assemblywoman Reynolds-Jackson writes ‘Health Care Access: We Need to do Better‘
Insider NJ columnist former Senator Bernard Kenny writes ‘America 2024: A Matter of Life and Death‘
In a guest column on Insider NJ, Senator Timberlake writes ‘Heroes Who Walk Beside Us: Congressman Donald Payne, Jr.‘
AROUND THE WEB:
Hundreds of NJ jobs head out of state as ExxonMobil moves
Erin Vogt, NJ1015
- ExxonMobil has announced that it will condense its operations and close up a research center in Hunterdon County, sending hundreds of jobs out of state. Clinton has been home to ExxonMobil’s Research and Engineering Technology Center, involving over 400 labs, 850 offices and “92 pilot plants,” according to the company website.
Who has the lowest car insurance rates in New Jersey? See new MarketWatch Guides list
Ilana Keller, Asbury Park Press
- It’s no secret that car insurance rates have been on the rise. In New Jersey, according to MarketWatch Guides, more than 20 companies raised rates by double-digits since January of 2023. Nationwide, the company says that the consumer price index for motor vehicle insurance increased 38.7% from the beginning of 2020 to the start of 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Jon Bon Jovi, and his guitar, make a surprise appearance on the Asbury Park boardwalk
Chris Jordan, Asbury Park Press
- What are the chances of seeing Jon Bon Jovi on the Asbury Park boardwalk on a Monday? Pretty good if you were on the boards of the city’s North Beach on May 6. The rocker and a small entourage were apparently filming a video around 7 p.m.
Why Wildwood’s mayor invited Donald Trump to use the beach for Saturday’s rally
Julia Terruso, Philadelphia Inquirer
- On a bitterly cold January day in 2020, former President Donald Trump packed the Wildwood Convention Center with supporters at one of his biggest rallies of the last presidential campaign. Four years later, Wildwood Mayor Ernie Troiano Jr. learned Trump wanted a reprise but the old venue was unavailable. He offered another idea: “I said, well, we’ve got a beach,” Troiano, said.
Trenton’s latest power play: Screw the public | Editorial
Star-Ledger Editorial Board
- The last time our elected officials in Trenton presented an awful bill to dramatically restrict access to government records, it inspired a massive outcry from furious taxpayers and advocates. Now, after being forced to withdraw and regroup, these officials have come back with something just as bad: Thanks for your feedback and have a great day.
Here’s who’s running for office in Montclair, Nutley and Belleville
John Connolly, NorthJersey.com
- Five towns in Essex County will be holding municipal non-partisan elections on Tuesday, May 14 to fill council, mayoral and commissioner positions – Belleville, Irvington, Montclair, Nutley and Orange. Polls will open on Tuesday at 6 a.m. and close at 8 p.m., according to the Essex County Clerk’s Office. Check your mailed sample ballot for your polling location.
Memory is a tricky thing so best to focus on the future | Quigley
Joan Quigley, For The Jersey Journal
- How’s your memory? Do you recall where you put the key fob? What did you have for lunch yesterday?
Suburban backlash threatens country’s biggest transit systems
Ry Rivard, Politico
- The nation’s largest mass transit systems are edging closer to solving their post-pandemic budget crises, but one thing is standing in their way: the suburbs. After several years of incomplete recovery from a massive ridership drop, federal relief money is running out for systems in New York, Washington, Philadelphia and other major cities. That means long-looming fiscal cliffs are at hand, prompting talk of massive fare hikes, devastating service cuts and new taxes or fees.
How bad is the tree pollen this year in New Jersey?
Dennis Malloy, NJ1015
- Yep, it’s that time of year again when everything seems to be covered in a yellow-green film. From your cars to your outdoor furniture to your driveway the tree pollen has coated New Jersey in its annual dusty film. People are complaining about it on social media and others are telling them it’s far worse in other states like North Carolina. Every year we get a dusting of this tree pollen and yes, it’s ugly and annoying, but it’s mother nature doing its thing.
Dream scenario: Why NJ FAST feels it will seize once-in-a-generation opportunity in fintech
Tom Bergeron, roi-nj.com
- As the dean of the data-driven business school at Stevens Institute of Technology and an internationally recognized scholar in the field of operations research, Gregory Prastacos tends to be precise in his language.
Trenton canines marked for death saved — next dogs up
LA Parker, The Trentonian
- Seven dogs in the care of Trenton Animal Shelter avoided death Monday as residents responded with adoption and rescue efforts.Lt. Alexis Durlacher, a Trenton Police Dept. veteran named chief of the city’s Bureau of Animal Control, explained how the canines escaped death. “All dogs were pulled except Blast and Tilicia, but they are still at the shelter. We have some interest in them so we are going to hold off until the meet and greets happen,” Durlacher said.
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.
He;s “vacationing” at his villa in Italy, while Covid surges and the state is paralyzed by “remote work”…………translation: NO WORK
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.”
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
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Murphy doesn’t want to be the president, he wants to be a state trooper.
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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
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
Teaneck property taxes pays for the school budget. Teaneck High School students walk out. Is a Hamas military shuffle march property tax bill included?
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.
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.
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?
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.
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..
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
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.
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.
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.