Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 7/27/2026

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

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

 

QUOTE OF THE DAY: "Without an investigation, I think we’re setting ourselves up for a serious lawsuit. If the flag we’re carrying is we’re getting rid of them because of this software glitch, that has yet to be proven. That’s an assertion by the governor. The vendor denies it. So to me, that’s hardly irrefutable evidence." - Assemblywoman Fantasia on the voter registration scandal

 

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New Jersey's new data privacy law is colliding a political problem, according to Politico NJ.

 

Former Governor Murphy's spokesman said the former Governor was unaware of the MVC voter registration problem, according to NJ.com.

 

The NJGOP says the non-citizen voter scandal is bigger than Governor Sherrill admits, according to NJ.com.

 

75,000 non-citizens are summoned for jury duty each year in the state, according to NJ Globe.

 

Software company IDEMIA has multiple million-dollar contracts with the state, according to NJ Monitor.

 

The MVC is advising non-citizens who were mistakenly registered to vote to seek removal from the voter rolls, according to NJ Globe.

 

The state has the largest drop in the death rate in the nation, according to NJ Monitor.

 

NJ teens are dying on e-bikes, but critics say new laws are creating more problems, according to NJ.com.

 

The state is barring lawyers from sexual relations with clients, according to NJ Globe.

 

Cape May County's mounted sheriff's unit is taking on all challenges, according to Cape May Herald.

 

Passaic County Surrogate Cassanova is hosting a free autism awareness event on August 1st at Nickleodeon Universe, according to TAPinto.

 

Monmouth and Ocean counties approved a shared services agreement, according to TAPinto.

 

The Warren County Farmers' Fair opened, according to Lehigh Valley Live. The county is eying a slaugherhouse as a solution for road-weary livestock farmers, according to NJ Monitor.

 

Senator Kim unveiled legislation to provide free healthcare to all kids, according to NJ.com.

 

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

 

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Senator Booker and challenger Murphy will debate in October, according to NJ Globe.

 

GOP Senate candidate Murphy backs the SAVE Act, according to NJ Globe.

 

Burlington County GOP Chair Earlen demanded a probe into the voter registration error, according to NJ Globe.

 

A Montclair high school student is taking on gerrymandering, according to BINJE.

 

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

 

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A heartbroken 13-year old boy proposed a new law after a pit bull killed his Chihuahua, according to NJ.com.

 

Assemblywoman Dunn introduced sales tax relief legislation, according to TAPinto.

 

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In Andover, a data center is sparking a collision.

 

In Bayonne, a data center ban was introduced, according to Hudson County View.

 

In Bernardsville, a Post Office issue is unresolved, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Boonton, a council vacancy was filled, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Camden, the future of a boating club is threatened by a lease dispute with the city, according to TAPinto.

 

In Clark, questions remain unanswered about a teen curfew, according to TAPinto. The council tabled the curfew, according to UC Hawk.

 

In Clifton, an ordinance allowing soft-serve ice cream vendors was approved, according to Clifton Times.

 

In Collingswood, public pool rules are being reviewed, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

 

In Edison, the budget meltdown forced furloughs, according to NJ101.5.

 

In Elizabeth, a giant political sign sparked an odd scuffle in a park, according to NJ.com.

 

In Florham Park, ordinanced were introduced, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Gloucester, the fire department filled vacancies, according to Burlington County Times.

 

In Hackensack, a employee lawsuit alleges harassment and retaliation went unchecked, according to NorthJersey.com.

 

In Haddon Heights, road projects advanced, according to the Retrospect.

 

In Hawthorne, town partnered with the county on health services, according to TAPinto.

 

In High Bridge, the town is looking to the 'best future' of the golf course, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Holmdel, a mysterious $500 deed was nullified for a multi-million dollar farm, according to the Asbury Park Press.

 

In Jersey City, an intersection was renamed in honor of former Councilman Boggiano, according to Hudson County View. The council questioned new hires, according to Hudson County View. The school district faces a sex abuse lawsuit, according to NJ Herald. The Health Department lamented budget cuts, according to JC Times.

 

In Livingston, the BOE discussed the referendum, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Long Hill, a vehicle weight limit is likely for part of a road, according to NJ Hills.

 

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

 

In Medford, the council voted to replace a local resort with affordable housing, according to Pine Barrens Tribune. The town held its first Pride Fest, according to Pine Barrens Tribune.

 

In Medford Lakes, a bond was approved, according to Pine Barrens Tribune.

 

In Millburn, residents questioned a traffic plan at a redevelopment, according to TAPinto. A resident raised drainage issues, according to TAPinto.

 

In Montclair, the town has a new attorney, according to Montclair Local.

 

In Mountainside, a pool redesign plan was introduced, according to UC Hawk.

 

In Newark, the city moved to replace a security firm, according to TAPinto.

 

In Oaklyn, a interim police chief was appointed, according to NJ Pen.

 

In Paramus, the town was awarded funding to upgrade a park, according to NorthJersey.com.

 

In Peapack-Gladstone, two councilmen sparred, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Plainfield, a battle over the squad building revived old wounds, according to MyCentralJersey.

 

In Randolph, Ball resigned from the BOE, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Readington, the new recount keeps the old results in the GOP committee primary, according to NJ Globe.

 

In Red Bank, immigration protests continue, according to Red Bank Green.

 

In Rockaway, a data center ban got a second chance, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Roseland, a bond ordinance was adopted, according to TAPinto.

 

In Shamong, the mayor warned of future tax increases, according to Pine Barrens Tribune.

 

In Somerville, its the end of an era for the library building, according to MyCentralJersey.

 

In Spotswood, the council approved a part-time CFO, according to TAPinto.

 

In Springfield, Oakland Park construction began, according to TAPinto.

 

In Tabernacle, a bond ordinance was introduced, according to Pine Barrens Tribune.

 

In Union Beach, rebuilt dunes show how plants protect the Shore, according to MyCentralJersey.

 

In Upper, a resident facing demolition of his house says the town won't listen to him, according to Cape May Herald.

 

In West Caldwell, bond measures were approved, according to TAPinto.

 

In West Cape May, the town had the biggest tax jump in the county, according to Cape May Herald.

 

In West Milford, sports fees are being hiked amid budget strains, according to NorthJersey.com.

 

In Wood-Ridge, residents raised ICE concerns, according to TAPinto.

 

AROUND THE WEB:

 

New Jersey ready to humble New York in epic pizza showdown

Matt Fagan, NorthJersey.com

 

  • If you've ever argued that New Jersey pizza is better than New York's, prepare to put your slice where your mouth is.

 

Cape May County Zoo welcomes baby zebra

Jim Walsh, Cherry Hill Courier-Post

 

  • A new mother in South Jersey has given birth after an approximately 13-month pregnancy. That might sound like a grueling wait, but it was to be expected for Lydia, a Grant's zebra at Cape May County Park & Zoo.

 

IRS declares living N.J. man dead for 5th year in a row. What’s going wrong?

Karin Price Mueller, NJ.com

 

  • Joseph Amico turns 78 next month. He and his wife Jeanette love to travel. They also adore their four grandchildren, who range in age from 4 to 21.

 

Rep. Kean got the mental health care he voted to deny other New Jerseyans | Opinion

Liz Glynn

 

  • Our best wishes go out to Congressman Tom Kean Jr. following his disclosure of his struggles with depression. Mental illness can be a heavy, isolating, ongoing burden, and we’re thankful Kean took the time to get the treatment he needs.

 

Atlantic City Electric proposes 500 MW battery project

Matthew Fazelpoor, NJBIZ

 

  • Atlantic City Electric has filed a proposal with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to build a 500-megawatt battery energy storage facility in Salem County. The utility says the project would help reduce rising electricity costs, strengthen grid reliability and improve South Jersey‘s energy supply.

 

Victoria Lee’s family details what led to police lawsuit in her death

Joanna Gagis, Eduardo Hurtado, NJ Spotlight

 

  • An attorney representing the family of Victoria Lee says Fort Lee police escalated a mental health emergency and violated Lee’s constitutional rights when officers broke down her apartment door and fatally shot her.

 

New Jersey spot recognized among world's best birding locations. Here's where

Tamara Walker, Asbury Park Press

 

  • Grab the binoculars, birdwatchers! AllClear.com has revealed incredible destinations all around the world where you can spot species you’d never see at home.

 

Trump administration admits politics killed grants for green energy in N.J. and other Blue states

Associated Press

 

  • The Trump administration acknowledged in court documents that it canceled $7.6 billion in grants for hundreds of clean energy projects “based solely on the political identity of the grant recipient’s state,” including New Jersey.

 

Cory Booker’s wife’s bagel order is the stuff of your nightmares

Isabelle Farina, NJ.com

 

  • Alexis Lewis, senator Cory Booker’s wife, is still learning how to be a New Jerseyan. Her bagel order makes that abundantly clear. In a recent interview with The Cut, the Los Angeles native talked about how she loves her new home and that the state has accepted her. She added she’s still looking for her favorite spots.

 

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

Jonathan D. Salant, NJ Globe

 

  • U.S. Sen. Andy Kim this week put down a marker for what Democrats could do if they win back control of Congress this fall. Kim introduced legislation to guarantee health coverage to all Americans from birth to age 26. While the bill won’t go anywhere in a Republican-controlled House and Senate, its introduction tells voters what could happen if Democrats win the majorities in November.

 

Jedynak: The N.J. voter registration problem is far worse than Governor Sherrill admits — and the DOJ knows It

Jeremy Jedynak

 

  • Governor Mikie Sherrill’s dramatic disclosure this week that a Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) software glitch mistakenly placed roughly 6,600 non-citizens onto New Jersey’s active voter rolls — with roughly 400 improperly casting ballots — has thrown the state into a historic constitutional standoff.

 

Commentary: Back the Morris School District referendum—but don’t stop demanding better education

John Madden, Morristown Green

 

  • In order to have effective schools you need to have sound buildings and learning spaces, this is a fact. There are enough distractions in a student’s daily life. Managing them while trying to focus and learn is difficult enough without shivering, sweltering or overcoming the deafening rattle and ping of heating units.

 

Federal nursing home inspection changes raise concerns among advocates for residents

Krystal Knapp, Jersey Vindicator

 

  • Federal health officials will scale back annual inspections at about 12% of the nation’s nursing homes starting this fall under a new risk-based oversight system, a move resident advocates warn could allow poor care and abuse to go undetected.

 

Montvale mayor loses bid to dismiss Facebook blocking lawsuit

Steve Janoski, Jersey Vindicator

 

  • A judge has rejected a bid to dismiss a lawsuit accusing a New Jersey mayor of violating a local man’s civil rights by blocking him from the mayor’s Facebook page. In a July 17 decision, Bergen County Superior Court Judge John O’Dwyer ruled that the lawsuit brought by Park Ridge resident Howard Fredrics could proceed, rejecting Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali’s attempt to have it thrown out.

 

PATH train ridership surge fueled by Knicks championship run, July 4th celebrations

ROI-NJ Staff

 

  • The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced that the PATH system carried its highest ridership in June in more than six years, buoyed by the New York Knicks championship run and major regional events throughout the month.

 

New Jersey’s Jury Duty ‘Safeguards’ Aren’t Very Safe

Matt Rooney, Save Jersey

 

  • Remember when Trenton insisted New Jersey’s election system had all the necessary safeguards?

 

While DOJ touted Jersey City BOE settlement over McNair quotas, vote set for Aug.

John Heinis, Hudson County View

 

  • While U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) touted a settlement with the Jersey City Board of Education (BOE) on July 10th, the school board is not set to vote on the terms until the end of next month.

 

11 coolest NJ towns for summer trip (and they aren't all the Shore)

Kyle Morel, NorthJersey.com

 

  • New Jersey is already a well-known travel destination for residents in and out of the state looking to enjoy the summer.

 

How surfing came to the Jersey Shore

Thomas DiGiovanni, Made By History

 

  • Long Beach Island recently hosted the 18th annual Coquina Jam at Brant Beach, an all-women surfing event that raises funds for the David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation and the Jetty Rock Foundation. With summer in full swing, there are many opportunities to catch waves down the shore: for example, on Aug. 22, people ages 5 to 60 can compete at Ocean City’s 7th street at the Eastern Surfing Association competition.

 

Shady rules: Before you pack canopy, NJ beach tent rules by town

Tamara Walker, Asbury Park Press

 

  • Ready to hit beach? Before you head out, some New Jersey towns have specific restrictions on what can be pitched in the sand. Here's a town-by-town list of municipalities that ban or have restrictions on shade structures.

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:

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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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