Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 7/20/2026

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

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

 

QUOTE OF THE DAY: "When I tell people I’m the mayor of East Rutherford, they’re like, where’s that? I say, do you know where the World Cup’s being played?" - East Rutherford Mayor Lahullier

 

TOP STORY: LG Caldwell: New Jersey Refuses to be Scared by Trump Tactics

 

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DHS Secretary Mullin sent letters to four states including New Jersey citing preliminary reviews of records relating to alleged non-citizen voter registrations. Secretary of State LG Caldwell made the case for existing safe elections in the state, saying that the state has 'one of the strongest electoral processes in the nation' and slamming President Trump for 'trying to scare people' with attempts to 'unconstitutionally federalize elections'.

 

NJ public school enrollment dropped to its lowest level in 25 years, according to NJ Monitor.

 

A appeals court overturned the state's ban on assault weapons and magazine limits, according to Politico NJ.

 

The state's e-bike law took effect, according to NJ.com.

 

NJ Transit approved a $3.5B budget, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. NJ Transit touted success following the World Cup, according to NorthJersey.com.

 

Census data shows why so many NJ families feel squeezed, according to NorthJerey.com.

 

More NJ workers are now eligible for paid family leave, according to NJ Monitor.

 

The state Supreme Court clarified the AG's role in whistleblower lawsuits, according to Jersey Vindicator.

 

A court changed the rules for development projects, giving towns more authority, according to NorthJersey.com.

 

Cape May County is under a boxwood quarantine due to a moth infestation, according to Cape May Herald.

 

The OPIA knew that it wouldn't press charges in county K9 deaths in Gloucester County, but kept it secret for two years, according to NJ Globe.

 

Union County Clerk Rajoppi passed away last week. Funeral arrangements were announced, according to NJ Globe.

 

The state's congressional delegation split on permanent daylight savings time, according to NJ Spotlight.

 

Rep. Pallone pressed the Pentagon for sunscreen for servicemembers.

 

Rep. Kean introduced legislation to reduce health costs for seniors, according to NJ Hills.

 

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In CD7, Bennett slammed Rep. Kean over new stock trades. Kean and Bennett will debate, according to NJ Globe. House Democrats are boosting Bennett, according to NJ Globe.

 

Essex County has numerous local and countywide races this year, according to NJ Globe.

 

Hudson County has mostly unchallenged races against Democratic incumbents this year, according to NJ Globe.

 

Passaic County Democrats are backing Haledon Councilwoman Tasic ahead of a committee convention for the nomination to run in a commission special election, according to NJ Globe. The Passaic GOP filled two openings on the commission ticket, according to NorthJersey.com.

 

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The $50B climate bill hit a wall in the state, according to NJ.com.

 

Assemblyman Inganamort slammed a plan to sell off pieces of World Cup turf, according to NJ.com.

 

The NJ Public Defender's holistic defense pilot program shows promising results, according to Jersey Vindicator.

 

The NJSBA urged relief for public worker health insurance costs.

 

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In Barnegat, a bay dredging project began, according to TAPinto.

 

In Barrington, the council approved a cannabis tax, according to the Retrospect.

 

In Berkeley, the budget was adopted, according to Jersey Shore Online.

 

In Caldwell, Alcorta withdrew from the council race, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Cherry Hill, officials pulled a housing inpsection law for a closer look, according to 70and73.com.

 

In Chester, the borough adopted the budget, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Collingswood, schools are weighing a referendum, according to the Retrospect. The town moved towards a temporary AI data center ban, according to the Retrospect.

 

In Dover, the mayor vowed to provide resources for families affected by ICE, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Evesham, a bow hunting proposal was put on hold, according to Pine Barren Tribune.

 

In Glen Ridge, a family is suing over a teacher, according to NorthJersey.com.

 

In Haddonfield, a master plan overhaul was discussed, according to the Retrospect.

 

In Harrison (Hudson), a judge dismissed independents' ballot challenges, according to NJ Globe.

 

In Jersey City, new BOE candidates emerged, according to JC Times. Ioffe was elected GOP vice-chair, according to Hudson County View. The council initially approved a data center ban, according to Hudson County View. The superintendent's contract was renewed, according to Hudson County View. Burgos was appointed to the BOE, according to Hudson County View.

 

In Long Hill, two BOE members resigned, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Manchester, the OEM director retired, according to Jersey Shore Online.

 

In Millburn, an agreement was reached to relocate a affordable housing project, according to TAPinto.

 

In Montclair, the town pulled funding from a bank over ICE financing, according to NJ.com.

 

In Morris, strengthening social media outreach was discussed, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Morristown, the mayor raised concern after a ICE sweep, according to Morristown Green.

 

In Mountainside, a public pool meeting drew a large crowd, according to UC Hawk.

 

In New Brunswick, a homeless ordinance was adopted, according to TAPinto.

 

In Paterson, the city is looking to leave the state health benefits program, according to Paterson Press.

 

In Phillipsburg, a longtime nuisance property is headed to demolition, according to TAPinto.

 

In Readington, a second GOP primary recount was granted, according to TAPinto.

 

In Roselle, schools announced forums on the upoming referendum.

 

In Roseland, a building upgrade ordinance was introduced, according to TAPinto.

 

In Roxbury, tensions boiled over a council meeting, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Sea Isle, the town's upscaling feels like a betrayal to some blue-collar residents, but growth for others, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

 

In South Amboy, Conrad launched his mayoral campaign, according to TAPinto.

 

In Southampton, the committee may reconsider halting noise ordinance changes, according to Pine Barrens Tribune.

 

In Springfield, a cross-walk line-striping project must go to bid, according to TAPinto.

 

In Tabernacle, a potential ban on overnight deliveries was paused, according to Pine Barrens Tribune.

 

In Union City, Leroy Truth's lawsuit was dismissed, according to NJ Globe.

 

In Woodland, the fire company transitioned services to the fire department, according to Pine Barrens Tribune.

 

AROUND THE WEB:

 

Inkygate: Philadelphia Inquirer acknowledges editor’s notes reached N.J. prosecutors, but key questions remain unanswered

David Wildstein, NJ Globe

 

  • The Philadelphia Inquirer found itself reporting on its own newsroom Thursday, publicly acknowledging that confidential interview notes prepared by one of its senior editors somehow wound up in the hands of the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office during the investigation that led to the now-defunct racketeering prosecution of South Jersey Democratic power broker George E. Norcross III.

 

Webb-McRae makes history in new leadership role with DA association

Jim Walsh, Cherry Hill Courier-Post

 

  • A longtime leader in South Jersey law enforcement has been named president of a national organization for prosecutors. Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae was elected to the top post at a recent conference of the National District Attorneys Association.

 

Gov. Sherrill should veto Rutgers conflict-of-interest bill | Opinion

Catherine Monteleone

 

  • We are told that public institutions belong to the public, that transparency is nonnegotiable and that conflict-of-interest laws exist to protect everyday citizens from backroom corporate overreach. Yet, in an 11th-hour maneuver, the New Jersey Legislature quietly moved to dismantle these very principles.

 

Congress gave N.J. new housing tools. Now the state must decide who gets to use them. | Opinion

Jorge Cruz

 

  • The enactment of the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is welcome news for New Jersey. At a time when housing costs continue to strain families, communities and employers across our state, Congress has approved one of the most significant bipartisan housing measures in years.

 

Rep. Kean got the health care he needed. Millions won’t under policies he supported. | Opinion

Katherine Hempstead

 

  • When a health problem interfered with Rep. Tom Kean Jr.’s quality of life and ability to work, he relied on paid leave and health insurance for support. Paid leave protected his income while he received treatment, and health insurance provided the financial means to access care.

 

Chris Christie reveals the last advice he gave to Trump: ‘We have not spoken since’

Lauren Sforza, NJ.com

 

  • Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie revealed the last advice he gave to President Donald Trump. Christie, a former ally of the president and fellow Republican, told California Gov. Gavin Newsom that he split from Trump after he refused to concede the 2020 election to Democrat Joe Biden. During an episode of Newsom’s podcast, Christie said his last advice to Trump was telling him to congratulate Biden.

 

The president, not the governor, is responsible for revived Roxbury ICE jail plan

Terrence T. McDonald, NJ Monitor

 

  • It’s still a mystery why the once-canceled Roxbury immigration detention center is now apparently back on track, but one Republican councilman in the Morris County town has an idea. Councilman Jim Rilee suggested to residents at Tuesday’s Roxbury council meeting that the White House revived the plan because Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill spiked the football too forcefully last month when the Trump administration initially decided to jettison its plan to build the detention center.

 

‘Jersey Justice:’ One murder, four executions

Guy Sterling, NJ Globe

 

  • Newark has certainly had its share of sensational crimes over the years, perhaps none more notable than the mob hit of gangster Dutch Schultz at the long-demolished Palace Chop House on East Park Street in October of 1935. But nine years earlier, there was a fatal armed robbery in the city that also seized the public’s attention and had residents in Newark–and from throughout New Jersey, really–scrambling for their newspapers each day to follow developments in the case, including a subsequent trial.

 

Tea Party firebrand Anna Little has become one of the nation’s most immigrant-friendly judges

David Wildstein, NJ Globe

 

  • Anna Little built her political career as one of New Jersey’s most prominent Tea Party Republicans, riding the conservative wave of 2010 to within striking distance of unseating Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-Long Branch). When Little left New Jersey politics in 2019 to become an immigration judge working for President Donald Trump’s Justice Department, the expectation was that she would take hardline stances on asylum applications. Her judicial record has defied easy political assumptions.

 

Rabner picks Heidi Willis Currier as chief appellate judge to replace Sumners

David Wildstein, NJ Globe

 

  • Judge Heidi Willis Currier will become the next chief judge of New Jersey’s Appellate Division, taking over leadership of the state’s influential intermediate appellate court as Judge Thomas Sumners retires after three years at its helm. Chief Justice Stuart Rabner announced today that Currier will assume the post on September 1. As chief judge, Currier will oversee one of the nation’s busiest intermediate appellate courts.

 

D.C. Dispatch: What N.J.’s members of Congress did in Washington this week

Jonathan D. Salant, NJ Globe

 

  • Senate Democrats, led by U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, have renewed their years-long effort to end the federal ban on cannabis. Even as states like New Jersey have legalized the drug, it remains illegal under federal law. Under President Donald Trump, legal cannabis for medical uses was reclassified to Schedule III, still against federal law but no longer placed in the same category as heroin, which will make it easier to research any medicinal benefits.

 

Hunterdon Health earns “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader designation

NJ Hills

 

  • Hunterdon Health is leading the way in inclusion and equity for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) community in the healthcare field.

 

West Essex school board discusses $49.5 million bond referendum, related state aid figures

Connor Carlin, NJ Hills

 

  • The West Essex Regional School District is planning for major changes, should voters agree to fund them come November.

 

Denville's Revolutionary War beacon comes into focus at nation fetes 250th

Ashey Smith, NJ Hills

 

  • The Township Council reviewed a number of events for the month of July and acknowledged important achievements from the town in recent weeks during its June 23 meeting. Among those discussions was the Denville Beacon, which dates back to the Revolutionary War.

 

The Sopranos is still NJ's most-searched TV show

Eric "EJ" Johnson, NJ1015

 

  • Nineteen years. That is how long it has been since "Don't Stop Believin'" cut to black and Tony Soprano's fate got left hanging in a diner booth forever. And according to new research, New Jersey still cannot stop thinking about him.

 

How Did Montclair Get 3 Town Pools? History Panel Points to Segregation

Matt Kadosh, Montclair Local

 

  • Lonnie Brandon remembers what would happen if a Black person went to a Montclair public swimming pool in a neighborhood not their own before desegregation in the 1960s.

 

Valley Health System presents expansion plan for The Valley Hospital in Paramus

ROI-NJ Staff

 

  • Executive leaders from Valley Health System attended a July 16 Paramus Planning Board meeting, where they presented conceptual plans for expanding The Valley Hospital in that town. The proposed plans include a new patient care wing, which would add approximately 100 licensed beds to the hospital, as well as a new parking structure to support future demand from patients, visitors and staff.

 

The 1994 World Cup in Jersey: Simpler times, crazier stories

Tom Bergeron, BINJE

 

  • Chris Paladino remembers walking into U.S. Soccer Headquarters in Century City, California, with Johnny Clark. It was the spring of 1994. They were there to pick up the World Cup Host Committee’s tickets for matches scheduled for the old Giants Stadium. Thousands of them. And since this was 1994, there were actual tickets that had to be picked up.

 

Motorcycle ride marks 25 years since 9/11, funds scholarships

Brad Wadlow, MyCentralJersey.com

 

  • A motorcycle journey rooted in remembrance is helping create new opportunities for military families. The annual Riding for Warriors campaign is raising money for education scholarships supporting military spouses and caregivers through the national nonprofit Hope For The Warriors.

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.

  38. NJMCDirect says:

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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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