Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 6/15/2026

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

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

 

QUOTE OF THE DAY: "Absolutely, 100 percent. You’ve got to get behind the Republican candidate." - Senator Testa urging the GOP to unite behind Senate nominee Justin Murphy

 

TOP STORY: Source: CD-7 and the Long Game

 

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

 

Governor Sherrill is excited for the World Cup. The arrival of the World Cup had hiccups, but soccer won the day, according to NJ.com. Rideshare users bore the brunt of the World Cup's first night travel mess, according to NJ.com. There are still key questions for the World Cup, according to NJ.com.

 

NJ police are getting ahead of pop-up parties, and it's working, according to NJ101.5.

 

A record number of NJ police were subject to major discipline last year, according to NJ Spotlight.

 

PATCO trains are getting a patriotic makeover, according to Burlington County Times.

 

Former NJPBS correspondent Brenda Flanagan urged the rejection of the NJPBS award to Montclair State, according to Jersey Vindicator.

 

Senator Booker says police departments should follow Camden County's lead in using 'cutting edge' technology, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

 

Cape May County moved to the second-highest drought category, according to Cape May Herald. The county joined the American Coastal Coalition, according to Cape May Herald.

 

Hudson County commissioners gave initial approval to a budget amendment, according to Hudson County View.

 

Passaic County secured state funding for parks, open space, and historic sites.

 

Senator Booker introduced the 'Governors Right to Inspect Act'.

 

NJIT named Pelusko as interim President, according to BINJE.

 

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Party slogans and ballot draws defined many of the primary races, according to NJ Globe.

 

NJ Democrats are more 'extreme' than ever, and fear is growing it could fracture the party, as party boss power is diminished and progressives make waves, according to NJ.com.

 

Senator Testa is ready to help GOP Senate nominee Murphy, according to NJ Globe.

 

In CD7, a GOP source floated a different strategy for the party amid worry about the mid-terms. Bill Maher poked fun at Rep. Kean's continued absence. Inside Elections shifted the race to 'tilt-Democrat'. A GOP source says Rep. Kean's absence makes re-election difficult for the incumbent, as the situation continues to give jitters to the GOP. A labor-allied PAC launched robocalls against Rep. Kean, according to NJ Globe.

 

In CD11, Secretary of State Caldwell reversed a judge's ruling and rejected homemade petitions, according to NJ Globe.

 

In LD8, Assemblyman Angelozzi is interested in running for Senate, according to NJ Globe.

 

In LD17, Senator Smith is weighing a re-election bid, according to NJ Globe.

 

In LD21, Senator Bramnick is gearing up for re-election, according to NJ Globe.

 

ICYMI: Building Trades released endorsements; NJ Citizen Action released endorsements; poll shows Bennett leading Kean; Currie launched re-election bid; day-after primary thoughts; Insider NJ's Primary Day War Room

 

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

 

Senator Bramnick is drafting legislation to require mandatory town halls from legislators.

 

Assemblyman Macurdy warned against keeping MSG atop Penn Station, according to NJ.com.

 

The state could tax ICE detention centers out of existence, according to NJ.com.

 

Advocates are pushing for legislation on group homes safety, according to NJ.com.

 

Business and labor leaders say data center won't spike energy bills if they pay for infrastructure, according to NJ.com.

 

ICYMI: Sherrill focused on budget priorities

 

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

 

In Audubon, students rallied against the transfer of a principal, according to NJ Pen.

 

In Belmar, the tax collector resigned, according to TAPinto.

 

In Bloomfield, Venezia rejected claims of a progressive takeover in the town, according to NJ Globe.

 

In Cape May, a study outlined four options for a Cape May/West Cape May school merger, according to Cape May Herald.

 

In Evesham, three Republican are running as independents, according to Pine Barrens Tribune.

 

In Hackensack, the school budget crisis is spiraling, according to NorthJersey.com.

 

In High Bridge, a interim administrator was tapped, according to TAPinto.

 

In Hoboken, the city launched a new fellowship, according to Hudson County View. The council approved the budget, according to Hudson County View.

 

In Keyport, testing has begun on a feared cancer cluster site, according to NJ.com.

 

In Middle, the county purchased land for open space, according to Cape May Herald.

 

In Millburn, a wonky special election is upending the town, according to NJ.com.

 

In Newton, development concerns were addressed, according to TAPinto.

 

In Ocean City, a panel recommended a smaller hotel at the Wonderland site, according to Downbeach.

 

In Pemberton, ground was broken at Pemberton Commons, according to Pine Barrens Tribune.

 

In Princeton, schools will take a fresh look at future enrollment, according to TAPinto.

 

In Rahway, a pocket park project advanced, according to TAPinto.

 

In Readington, a recount is planned for the GOP primary, according to TAPinto.

 

In Roselle, the police chief returned after making homophobic remarks, according to NJ101.5.

 

In Roselle Park, Signorello won the mayoral primary by 18 votes, according to NJ Globe.

 

In Seaside Heights, the fire department is looking to grow its ranks, according to Jersey Shore Online.

 

In Walpack, no one won either primary for committee, according to NJ Globe.

 

In West New York, Mayor Sacco condemned ICE detaining a mother and her sons, according to Hudson County View.

 

In Woodland, a snag was hit on a firehouse well project, according to Pine Barrens Tribune.

 

AROUND THE WEB:

 

 

Gov. Sherrill faces her own party’s addiction to pork, er, ‘impact’ spending | Opinion

Linda Stamato

 

  • New Jersey legislators have a penchant for pork—add‑ons to the state budget that appear out of left field. Without hearings, notice or review, they surface outside the normal budget process. Sometimes called ornaments, earmarks or grants, no label softens it: it’s just pork.

 

Why your employer can’t find workers: N.J.’s housing crisis is now a business crisis | Opinion

Gualberto Medina

 

  • New Jersey faces a difficult balance between strong employment opportunities and worsening housing affordability. The state continues to attract high-wage industries, but housing costs have risen faster than incomes in most regions.

 

Sex buyers fuel trafficking at the World Cup. Our billboards in N.J. won’t let them hide. | Opinion

Aaron Nodjomian-Escajeda

 

  • The eyes of the entire world will be on the Garden State this summer, with not only the tournament but also the World Cup finals taking place right in the Meadowlands. Hundreds of thousands of visitors will flood not only New Jersey, but also New York City and Philadelphia to take part in the festivities.

 

How can N.J. welcome the world while we’re dragging them off the street?

Steve Politi, NJ.com

 

  • Nine miles from the massive stadium where fans will pay thousands of dollars to attend World Cup matches starting today, there is a much different kind of soccer field in New Jersey. It is surrounded by tall fences topped with barbed wire and concealed from the street; many people on the sidewalk who pride themselves on knowing what is happening inside the state’s most controversial building don’t even believe it exists.

 

On Flag Day, NJ airman says remember what it stands for | Opinion

Rayhan Sarwar

 

  • Flag Day is typically marked by ceremonies, salutes and the ritual display of red, white and blue. But the deeper question, what the flag actually means, deserves more than a moment's reflection. For me, an Air Force officer, the answer is straightforward: Our flag represents home. Not an abstraction, not a political symbol, but the living, breathing place we share and are responsible for keeping.

 

Meet the 16-year-old NJ student bringing debate to rural districts

Elizabeth Faragi, NorthJersey.com

 

  • There's no debate about Spencer Chaisanguanthum's good intentions. The Tenafly resident, 16, has built one of the nation's largest youth-led nonprofit debate organizations, helping students in rural communities gain access to opportunities often found elsewhere.

 

Sherrill's push for World Cup price fairness is just a start | Opinion

Demetrius Terry

 

  • New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill scored a decisive 14-point win in November’s gubernatorial election by focusing relentlessly on the cost of living. Now, with the Garden State’s first World Cup match on Saturday, June 13, she’s delivering on that promise in a highly visible way.

 

Scarinci: Staggered 18-Year Terms Can Save SCOTUS

Donald Scarinci

 

  • After years of study by constitutional scholars, reform organizations, and the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court of the United States, Congress now has before it a concrete bill to reform Supreme Court tenure without packing the Court and without amending the Constitution. The bill is H.R. 3544, the Supreme Court Tenure Establishment and Retirement Modernization Act of 2025, introduced in the 119th Congress by Rep. Hank Johnson of Georgia. It deserves far more attention than it has received because it does not merely express dissatisfaction with the Court.

 

Corporation for New Jersey Local Media hosts America at 250 panel focused on local news

Connor Carlin, NJ Hills

 

  • As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, the Corporation for New Jersey Local Media (CNJLM) hosted a panel discussion entitled “America at 250: Can Local News Unify our Nation … Again?” on Tuesday, June 9 at the Morris Museum in Morris Township.

 

TV film critic Gene Shalit, a Morristown High alum, dies at 100

Kevin Coughlin, Morristown Green

 

  • Gene Shalit, the walrus-mustachioed Morristown High alumnus whose film and book reviews were a staple of NBC’s TODAY show for 40 years, died Friday. He was 100. “It’s hard to imagine not having him here. He is the ‘TODAY’ show,” former co-host Meredith Vieira said when Shalit retired in 2010.

 

Can local news help unite America again? Morris Museum panel sees reason for optimism

Marion Filler, Morristown Green

 

  • Where do you get your local news? Not long ago, it came from a hometown newspaper, delivered to your doorstep, packed with stories about local government, schools, businesses, taxes and neighborhood life. But as print media have declined and newsrooms have shrunk, many communities have lost a common source of information — and perhaps some of the shared understanding that comes with it.

 

Montclair Pastry Chef Detained By ICE Is Free, Chef and Friends Say

Rodrigo Torrejón, Montclair Local

 

  • A beloved Montclair pastry chef who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been released, the chef and his supporters said. Since 2025, Leonardo Argoti Rubio, 29, who was born and raised in Quito, Ecuador, has served as executive pastry chef for Faubourg New Jersey and Bijoux French Pastry in Montclair.

 

'I'd Do It Again': Buddy DeHart Reflects on 56 Years as a Firefighter

Karen Knight, Cape May County Herald

 

  • William “Buddy” DeHart answered 3,256 fire calls over the course of his 56-year career with the West Cape May Fire Company. He participated in 692 fire drills and attended 641 company meetings. Last year alone he made 67% of all fire calls, 188 out of 279. "He's always there," said one of the volunteer company's assistant captains. "He's an incredible guy."

 

Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ spent about $34M during filming in N.J.

John Harrington, ROI-NJ

 

  • The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC) said June 12 that Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day” film spent an estimated $34 million in qualified film production expenses during its 23 days of filming in New Jersey. During that period, the production hired more than 1,800 crew members.

 

Garden State Greenlight: David Schoner discusses New Jersey’s rise as a film and television destination

Thomas Philip, ROI-NJ

 

  • New Jersey’s film and television industry is undergoing a major transformation, fueled by expanded tax incentives, growing studio infrastructure and a renewed effort to make the state a long-term home for productions of all sizes.

 

Parlez-vous ‘L’? Hablas Filadelfia? SEPTA transit ambassadors have your back.

Thomas Fitzgerald, Philadelphia Inquirer

 

  • OK, this scenario looked easy. Maybe I have what it takes. A passenger approaches you during your shift asking for directions to get to Northern Liberties from NRG station. I took the training class last week for SEPTA ambassadors alongside about 35 transit agency employees who had volunteered to help travelers find their way in a strange city during the World Cup.

 

NJ's pension crisis is spiraling. NYC should pay attention | Opinion

Danielle Zanzalari, My Central Jersey

 

  • The leader of the nation’s largest city, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has proposed delaying pension contributions to help plug a hole in New York city’s billion-dollar deficit. The proposal would make today’s budget look better by pushing larger retirement costs onto future taxpayers.

 

Cigarette ignites fire on Seaside Heights Boardwalk

Amanda Oglesby, Asbury Park Press

 

  • A portion of the Seaside Heights Boardwalk caught fire Sunday, June 14, when a lit cigarette ignited the wooden boards near Dupont Avenue, Fire Department Chief Tim Farrell said.

Previous comments for: Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 5/20/2026

  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:

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  37. Moe says:

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

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  40. JG B says:

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

  41. Charlie Abisror says:

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

  42. Mary Ann McKinney says:

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

  43. John Fiorentino says:

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

  44. Zyra Alissa says:

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

  45. Amber Si says:

    OK

  46. yanre says:

    keeping up with the news

  47. Sha H says:

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

  48. Sha H says:

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

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