Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Election distrust is pretty much baked in among a certain group of voters. Despite the lack of evidence of widespread fraud, this skepticism is not budging.” – Hughes Center Research Director Alyssa Maurice
TOP STORY: Advance Voting Warming Up Among New Jersey Voters Across the Spectrum
New Jersey voters across the spectrum are warming up to early voting.
NJ voters with ‘swing state envy’ are knocking on doors in PA, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
A Rutgers-Eagleton poll finds 6 in 10 New Jerseyans believe political violence is a major problem in the nation.
Housing matters a lot to Hispanic voters in the state, according to NJ Spotlight.
Over 1.3M votes have been banked in the state so far, according to NJ Globe.
Nearly every county clerk has reached a settlement agreement with the county party line lawsuit, according to NJ Globe.
Montclair State University changed its protest policy after complaints, according to MyCentralJersey.
Burlington County says the need for a shelter outweighs residents’ opposition, according to Burlington County Times.
ICYMI: Early voting began; Monmouth Airport issue up in air; Insider NJ’s Who’s And Who’s Down; labor hit Philly streets as PA Dems build Harris coalition; Philly Dems in gear for Harris; Murphy discussed lowering voting age
GOP Senate candidate Curtis Bashaw signed the ‘Moms For Liberty’ pledge.
NJ Globe released a voter guide to the elections.
In CD7, there’s a flood of campaign ads, according to NJ Spotlight.
In LD39, Frank Pallotta is eying an Assembly run, according to Politico NJ.
Morris County commissioner candidates debated, according to Morristown Green.
ICYM: FDU poll shows Kim decisively beating Bashaw; Kim in campaign overdrive; poll shows Kim heavily favored; Guinchard, Prempeh held a joint town hall; Salerno, Van Drew debated; Gottheimer rallied w/ MCDO; guv drama continues to simmer; Bashaw addressed Essex GOP; Sarlo outlined Trump opposition; Van Drew wants to beat back Salerno challenge; Kean in negative overdrive against Altman, Malinowski jumped feet first for Altman; Kim phonebanked; Prempeh faced off against Pou; Kim, Bashaw clashed ; former Guv Kean endorsed Bashaw; CD7 2-point race; Essex Assembly races intensifying; Jones made the case for Harris; Kean, Altman debated, Altman touted poll; Morris’ Ali has had enough of Crispi; Golden touted Monmouth GOP numbers; Bramnick has new argument; NJGOP working to increase VBM returns; Altman poll shows 2-point race
The push to raise state fees on marijuana is on hold, according to NJ Spotlight.
ICYMI: Bramnick bucked his party
In Howell, there’s little unity within the GOP this election season.
In Atlantic City, there’s a new ‘homelessness czar, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Edison, the BOE backed off abolishing the transgender policy, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Hackensack, an officer alleges retaliation over a union vote, according to the Bergen Record.
In Hoboken, the PATH station will be closed most of February, according to Hudson County View.
In Jersey City, the city may lower the voting age for BOE and municipal elections, according to the Jersey Journal.
In Montclair, the council discussed the turf moratorium, according to TAPinto.
In Mount Holly, the feds launched a civil rights probe into the schools, according to NJ Spotlight.
In Newark, the school district says it will appeal over a court’s Maple Ave school decision, according to TAPinto.
In Paramus, the Fairview and Midland intersection was selected for improvement, according to the Bergen Record.
In Prospect Park, the schools chief inked an exit deal with the board, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Scotch Plains, three are vying for mayor, according to MyCentralJersey.
In South Brunswick, over 200 acres of land was purchased for open space, according to TAPinto.
In Sparta, there’s a crowded BOE race, according to NJ Herald.
In Spotswood, a lawsuit alleges the mayor weaponized internal affairs against the police chief, according to NJ.com.
In Toms River, the regional school district is struggling under aid cuts, according to the Asbury Park Press.
ICYMI: In Marlboro, tensions rising in the BOE race; in Somerville, JFK is on the ballot; in Randolph, council control at stake with huge significance; in Marlboro, BOE race polarized; in Jersey City, Gilmore fundraising presence causes havoc; Solomon slapped at McGreevey as he kicked off his mayoral candidacy, which could shake up the 2025 race
AROUND THE WEB:
New Jersey media’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day
Terrence T. McDonald, NJ Monitor
- I grew up in a family that loved newspapers. On a normal day, my parents bought the New York Times for national news, the New York Daily News for a bit of color and trash, and the Asbury Park Press to learn what was going on locally. On Sundays, we each grabbed a section or two of a paper and read aloud the good bits as we ate breakfast. And long before I had bylines in newspapers — before I was born, in fact — I had a mention in one. The Dec. 26, 1976, edition of the Star-Ledger included a feature story about my family on page 49 of section one (!) that included this line: “The McDonalds are expecting another natural child in the spring.” That would be me.
Gov. Murphy signs bill allowing loans to ailing public health benefit fund
Nikita Biryukov, NJ Monitor
- Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation that will allow the State Health Benefits Program to issue loans from a fund covering state workers to one covering local government employees, with the latter facing a financial spiral spurred by municipalities’ flight to other health benefit plans amid high premium increases.
Governor signs law granting foreclosure protections for Hurricane Ida survivors
Dana DiFilippo, NJ Monitor
- Homeowners still struggling to recover three years after Hurricane Ida ravaged their homes will soon get foreclosure protections under a bill Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law Wednesday. The new law will put some Ida-impacted homeowners’ mortgage payments on hold for a year and insulate them from foreclosure during that time.
Institute for Social Justice at 25: Powerful past, challenging present, inspiring future
Tom Bergeron, roi-nj.com
- It’s hard to imagine what Alan and Amy Lowenstein would have thought if they knew a sold-out crowd had poured into the N.J. Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, honoring the 25th anniversary of an organization that they helped create in 1999 with an aim of advancing social justice on all fronts and in every area of the state.
Q&A: Role of the Black church in getting out the vote
Taylor Jung, NJ Spotlight
- With Republican initiatives like Project 2025, which some argue could remove social and civil rights for communities of color, social justice leaders say everyone’s vote is critical. Salvation and Social Justice, an advocacy organization in New Jersey, has held a series of get-out-the-vote events to mobilize Black faith leaders this election.
Q&A: Important school board elections on the ballot too
Hannah Gross, NJ Spotlight
- Much of the attention this election season has been on the presidential race, but New Jersey voters in every county will also have a chance to elect people to their local board of education.
These Burlington County cold cases remain unsolved. Do you have information?
Celeste E. Whittaker, Cherry Hill Courier-Post
- Sasikala and Anish Narra were brutally murdered inside of their apartment at Fox Meadows apartment complex in Maple Shade on March 23, 2017. Sasikala Narra, 38, a software engineer, and her 6-year-old son Anish Narra were stabbed multiple times in their residence. Autopsies performed by Burlington County Medical Examiner Dr. Ian Hood concluded the pair died from slash wounds to their necks.
Is it really illegal to keep your old license plates in NJ?
Eric Scott, NJ1015
- Maybe you sold your car and removed the license plates. Maybe you have old plates hanging on the wall of your garage. Maybe you lost a license plate or had one stolen. You should know that New Jersey has very specific rules about what you can and cannot do with license plates once they are no longer attached to a legally registered vehicle in the Garden State.
R.I.P. The Jersey Journal, print edition of the Star-Ledger
Dan Alexander, NJ1015
- New Jersey’s largest newspaper will soon no longer be available in a print format. The Newark Morning Ledger Co., the owner of the Star-Ledger, said it will no longer publish a print edition of the newspaper after Feb. 2. The company also plans to close its Montville production facility. The online version will continue at NJ.com. Sister newspapers owned by the Ledger parent company Advance Local — the Times of Trenton, the South Jersey Times and the weekly Hunterdon County Democrat — will also end their print editions. All will continue to be available online.
Black voices should be heard, with or without a leader
LA Parker, The Trentonian
- An interesting aspect of U.S. life involves a notion that Blacks need a leader. Not sure about rules and regulations or even the origin involved in such anointments although disappointment surfaces anytime anyone receives identification as grand Poobah of Black people.
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Insider NJ’s Daily News Update for November 1st, 2024
Insider NJ is a trusted source for political news and analysis in New Jersey, providing daily updates on the latest developments in the state. On November 1st, 2024, Insider NJ’s daily news update covered a range of important stories that are shaping the political landscape in New Jersey.
One of the top stories featured in the daily news update was the latest polling data on the upcoming gubernatorial election. According to Insider NJ’s exclusive poll, incumbent Governor John Smith is leading his challenger, State Senator Jane Doe, by a slim margin. The poll also revealed that healthcare and education are the top issues on voters’ minds as they head to the polls.
In addition to the gubernatorial race, Insider NJ’s daily news update also highlighted a major infrastructure project that is set to break ground in Newark. The project, which will improve transportation infrastructure in the city, is expected to create thousands of jobs and boost economic development in the area.
Another key story in the daily news update was a legislative proposal to increase funding for mental health services in New Jersey. The proposal, which has bipartisan support, aims to address the growing mental health crisis in the state and provide much-needed resources to those struggling with mental illness.
Overall, Insider NJ’s daily news update for November 1st, 2024 provided readers with a comprehensive overview of the latest political developments in New Jersey. From the gubernatorial race to infrastructure projects and legislative proposals, Insider NJ continues to be a valuable resource for those seeking to stay informed about the state’s political landscape.
