Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “We’re big boys, we’re grownups, we’re colleagues in Congress, we understand the dynamics here.” – Rep. Kim on his relationship with Rep. Menendez
TOP STORY: 2025 Dem Guv Prospects Cram Backyard BBQ in Support of Kamala Harris
Governor Murphy signed a sister state MOU with Ontario, Canada. Murphy honored NJ-filmed productions at the Toronto International Film Festival.
The Biden Administration approved the state’s ‘Internet For All’ initiative.
School threats in the state forced closures, according to the Bergen Record.
George Helmy was sworn-in to the Senate to replace Bob Menendez, according to NJ.com.
NJ Transit is celebrating the USS New Jersey commissioning with free rides for military members.
Nursing homes are suing the state over staffing mandates, according to NJ Spotlight.
Atlantic County appointed new county counsel, according to Downbeach.
Bergen County expanded its 911 dispatch service, according to NJ Spotlight.
The Monmouth County prosecutor launched a new domestic violence unit, according to the Asbury Park Press.
Salem County is grappling with safety issues, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Rep. Sherrill organized a forum on new gun safety legislation.
Rep. Menendez met with the FAA over helicopter noise, according to NJ.com.
Union leader Carol Gay passed away at age 76.
The UAW and CEASE NJ filed a emergent appeal to end the casino exemption to the Smoke Free Air Act.
Cooper University Health moved forward with a $3B expansion, according to ROI-NJ.
ICYMI: Funeral held for the late Rep. Pascrell; smoking still allowed in casinos; Kelly may have helped torpedo Mastro
Prospective Democratic gubernatorial candidates crammed a backyard BBQ in support of VP Harris.
GOP Senate candidate Curtis Bashaw’s campaign highlighted polling data showing a close race. Bashaw slammed Kim’s position on the border. Kim says we can ‘still fix‘ problems as he seeks the Senate seat, according to NJ Monitor. Bashaw says he wants to ‘clean up the mess‘ in DC, according to NJ Monitor. The NSRC chair will host a fundraiser for Bashaw, according to NJ Globe.
Governor Murphy seemingly won’t explicitly endorse Rep. Kim for Senate, according to NJ Herald.
ELEC825 urged Rep. Gottheimer to run for Governor, according to Politico NJ.
NJ101.5 radio host and GOP gubernatorial primary candidate Bill Spadea has used the airwaves to promote people who have expressed bigoted or extremist views, according to Politico NJ.
Elect Women NJ announced endorsements.
PAM’s List endorsed candidates.
In CD2, Rep. Kim endorsed Joe Salerno.
In CD7, an ad by Rep. Kean’s campaign harkens back to his stand against corruption and former Senator Menendez.
In CD8, Rep. Menendez and Rep. Kim are trying to move on after a tough year, according to Politico NJ.
In CD9, the SEIU NJ endorsed Senator Pou.
In CD11, Rep. Sherrill launched a new ad.
Donald Trump Jr. is coming to Collingswood tomorrow, according to SaveJersey.
ICYMI: NJGOP wants real race in the state; Gottheimer’s road to Guv goes through Middlesex; Pou by acclamation; Sherrill fielded questions; NJGOP going all in on RFK
Acting Governor Way signed legislation prohibiting discrimination in real estate appraisals.
Updates to the state’s teacher evaluation system are coming soon, according to NJ Spotlight.
Jeannine LaRue is launching the actual LaRue List Cafe.
Senator Singleton decried a affordable housing lawsuit.
Senator Burzichelli and Assemblymembers Simmons and Bailey proposed a ‘EnergyBillWatch’ program.
Senator Testa urged the DEP to secure a long-term deal with East Point Lighthouse.
Assemblywoman Katz is teaming up with Miss New Jersey to combat eating disorders, according to NJ Spotlight.
In Jersey City, Encarnacion announced his candidacy for Ward D council. Councilman Solomon is expected to launch his mayoral candidacy this month, according to Hudson County View.
In Pompton Lakes, Rep. Gottheimer visited Tilcon Quarry.
In Fort Lee, Rep. Kim met with leaders and advocates.
In West Deptford, RxSource announced an expansion.
In Asbury Park, three announced for BOE, according to TAPinto. The council will review upcoming development projects, according to TAPinto.
In Atlantic City, the city could see more casino closings as NY gambling halls open, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Califon, the town will lose its clerk, according to NJ Hills.
In Dennis, voters will consider a steep school tax increase, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Edison, the council is considering limiting public comment time, according to TAPinto.
In Fair Lawn, the town is holding a survey on downtown development, according to the Bergen Record.
In Haledon, police are hosting a talk on security at houses of worship, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Madison, Democrats kicked off their campaign, according to NJ Hills.
In Morristown, the watchdog stepped down from the embattled Housing Authority, according to Morristown Green.
In Mount Holly, candidates settled a ballot slogan suit, according to NJ Globe.
In North Bergen, the Housing Authority Executive Director resigned, according to Hudson County View.
In Paterson, the city spent $200k to fix a park, but drug addicts use it, according to Paterson Press.
In Princeton, six are vying for three BOE seats, according to Planet Princeton.
In Watchung, a youth services commission was established, according to NJ Hills.
In Westwood, a $400k settlement was approved for the superintendent who wouldn’t leave, according to the Bergen Record.
In Vineland, the mayor is being challenged by a former incumbent, according to Burlington County Times.
ICYMI: In Bedminster, debate prompted ‘kindergarten behavior’
AROUND THE WEB:
New Jersey has a new senator: George Helmy takes the oath of office in Washington
Katie Sobko, NorthJersey.com
- Three weeks after former Sen. Bob Menendez’s resignation, New Jersey officially has a new senator. Sen. George Helmy was sworn in Monday evening in the U.S. Capitol Senate chamber. Helmy is the only Arab American senator in the current Congress.
An attack on teachers fueled a shortage. Here’s how we can fix that | Opinion
Sean Spiller
- As president of the New Jersey Education Association and a teacher myself, I love the energy of a new school year. It’s a familiar combination of excitement and apprehension that all educators understand because every school year is filled with both opportunities and challenges.
Joshua Rosario, The Jersey Journal
- Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop may have revitalized his grand vision of a French modern art museum in Journal Square, but it will be up to the next mayor, and the ones after that, to figure out how to pay the exorbitant operational costs.
9 N.J. towns sue the state over new affordable housing law
Brianna Kudisch, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
- Several New Jersey mayors filed a lawsuit against the state Monday that says a recently-enacted law designed to create more affordable housing is an “overreach” by state officials.
Ronald Reagan would vote for Kamala Harris | Moran
Tom Moran, Star-Ledger
- Who would Ronald Reagan support this November if he were still alive? It’s a good question for conservatives to mull, and for Liz Cheney, an easy one: “There is absolutely no chance that Ronald Reagan would be supporting Donald Trump,” she said Sunday. It’s a perfect way to understand how the Republican Party has changed.
Parents beware: This is Blue Ribbon fraud | Editorial
Star-Ledger Editorial Board
- When parents hear the term “National Blue Ribbon School,” they know that their schools are among the highest performing in the nation, or are making great strides in closing the achievement gap between lower income students and their wealthier peers. It’s the federal government’s mark of success.
The AFL-CIO’s shameful betrayal on casino smoking | Moran
Tom Moran, Star-Ledger Editorial Board
- In the fight over smoking in Atlantic City casinos, the card dealers who inhale smoke all day, knowing that it could kill them, have a union that is fighting against corporate greed in its purest form. The casinos want profit, and they just don’t give a damn about their workers. They own the coal mines, and if some of the miners wind up dead at the end of the day, so be it.
Developer convicted of bribing Menendez pleads guilty to bank fraud
Ry Rivard, Politico
- One of the businesspeople convicted this summer of bribing former Sen. Bob Menendez pleaded guilty Thursday to a separate federal bank fraud charge, continuing a fall from grace for one of New Jersey’s most powerful real estate developers.
Why New Jersey keeps losing family members and friends
Dennis Malloy, NJ1015
- There is probably no one left here in New Jersey that hasn’t had a close friend or family member move out of this state. We are consistently No. 1 for outward moves every year. I have a brother in North Carolina, and my nieces and nephews are there as well. My middle son has been in Charlotte for the past seven years. And now my oldest son just moved to Florida. So, this is not just matter of statistics; it’s personal.
Owner of ‘F*** Kamala’ sign burned in Somerset County, NJ speaks
Rick Rickman, NJ1015
- A heated controversy over political signs along a busy road has come to a fiery head. On Saturday morning, a fire burned two joined signs out front of a home in Franklin along DeMott Lane near Emerson Road. Fire officials are investigating who started the blaze, Franklin police Lt. Vincent Wilson said.
The Surprising Link Between Politics and Coffee in New Jersey
Michele Pilenza, NJ1015
- Politics and coffee. Believe it or not, the two are linked together. You may be craving some caffeine after reading about this new study, but it all depends on your party affiliation as to whether or not you’ll be searching for the closest coffee shop in New Jersey. Just another thing dividing Republicans and Democrats.
Study will collect data about pavement conditions on South Jersey’s county, municipal roads
Nanette LoBiondo Galloway, Down Beach
- The South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization has approved the selection of Michael Baker International as the consultant for a Regional Pavement Condition Data Collection Study that will collect regional pavement condition data for 2,100 miles of county roadways in Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem Counties and municipal roadways in Atlantic City and Vineland.
Krystal Knapp, Planet Princeton
- A group of Westminster Choir College alumni, faculty, and donors will continue its lawsuit against Rider University for attempting to sell the choir college property in Princeton. The lawsuit may drag on for several years.
Election podcast series: Talking out the issues with NJ congressional candidates
NJ Spotlight News
- All 12 of New Jersey’s House seats and one Senate seat are up for grabs in November. So, NJ Spotlight News is talking with candidates to hear where they stand on some of the biggest issues facing New Jerseyans. The NJ Decides 2024 Election Exchange political podcast series gives New Jersey voters insight into the candidates running for Congress. New episodes are published every Tuesday and Friday, and are available on the NJ Spotlight News YouTube channel or wherever you listen to podcasts.
UAW to pull out of AFL-CIO over NJ casino smoking loophole
- Kenneth Burns, WHYY News
- United Auto Workers will be pulling out of the New Jersey chapter of the AFL-CIO. Daniel Vicente Jr., director of Region 9 — which covers New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania — said it wasn’t public knowledge yet, but he was comfortable sharing about the organization’s plans. He said the intended departure stems from the lack of support from other unions in the fight to ban indoor smoking at Atlantic City casinos.
Revolutionary War artifacts recovered at Princeton Battlefield State Park
Ted Goldberg, NJ Spotlight
- Archaeologists have unearthed hundreds of artifacts at the Princeton Battlefield State Park in recent weeks, some dating to the Revolutionary War era, thanks to a $1.3 million state-funded grant. “We’re already beginning to pick up artifacts in areas that nobody had really looked before,” said Wade Catts, principal archaeologist at the site. “We’re identifying battle-related materiel in some of those places.”
Trenton landlords fail to keep up with inspections, endangering residents
LA Parker, The Trentonian
- An employee of the Inspections Department in Trenton’s City Hall made one valiant attempt for communication. “Do you understand what I’m telling you,” she said, her inquiry wrapped in frustration and day after Labor Day blues. Pardon my bewildered confusion saturated by disbelief but what she told me sounded absolutely ridiculous. Apparently, a house on Franklin St. that registered as a rental in 2018, has never been inspected.
Volunteers tearful as Shore-area lighthouse abruptly shutters, to be reopened later by the state
Frank Kummer, Philadelphia Inquirer
- The volunteer group helping operate the East Point Lighthouse along New Jersey’s scenic bayshore made a decision over the weekend to clear out the historic structure and stop operations, fearing the state was getting ready to change locks as the result of a long-standing lease dispute.
Federal complaint alleges a pattern that a Trenton whistleblower spoke about years ago
LA Parker, The Trentonian
- Read through a federal complaint filed in U.S. District Court against Martin Moore and Andre Trott and reconnect with the past. The Feds allege the former city employees did knowingly and intentionally conspire and agree with each other, and others, to embezzle, steal, obtain by fraud, intentionally misapply, and otherwise without authority knowingly convert to the use of persons other than the rightful owner $5,000 or more in overtime wages, which constituted money owned by, and under the care, custody and control of the City of Trenton, contrary to Title 18, United States Code, Section 666(a)(l)(A). In violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 371.
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Insider NJ’s Daily Briefing for September 10, 2024
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