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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “I am confident, and until I have a conversation with him, I am 100 percent supportive of his candidacy. He’s a reasonable man. We’ve worked together for a long time. And yes, I’m going to support him. If he’s not able to run, he will say so.” – Passaic County Democratic Chairman Currie on Rep. Pascrell
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The state dodged the worst of Tropical Storm Debby, according to NJ Spotlight.
A appellate panel ruled that the state’s Government Records Council can’t shield records from disclosure during disputes, according to NJ Monitor.
A game-changing tool was launched in the state for youth mental health, according to NJ101.5.
The answer to PFAS contamination could be found in Pine Barrens soil, according to the Asbury Park Press.
Lifeguard stands could be affected by new DEP building rules for the shore, according to NJ.com.
Atlantic County asked the state to consider taking over Meadowview as a veterans nursing home, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
Bergen County is offering a training on new voting machines, according to the Bergen Record.
Ocean County home prices are flat for the second month, according to the Asbury Park Press.
Rep. Pascrell is back in the hospital after a rehab stay, according to the Bergen Record.
RiteAid continues to shrink its footprint in the state, according to NJ Biz.
ICYMI: Harris/Walz kicked off their debut; Gottheimer wants action on gun bills; Menendez plans to resign, Governor will appoint placeholder; Biden withdrawing, and endorsed Harris, Dems scrambling to advance potential VP picks; Menendez saga still unfolding, Senator says there ‘seems to be an effort to force me into a statement‘, Murphy in position to appoint, Booker would lead expulsion effort; Menendez found guilty and faces a reckoning; Trump injured in assassination attempt; Norcross pleaded not guilty; Sherrill doesn’t want President Biden to run; Menendez verdict will come soon; Murphy signed budget; courts shaping political developments; Critchley, Marino statement on Norcross
In LD33, Mayor Fulop is touting Hector Oseguera as a ‘phenomenal candidate’ for Assembly next year, according to Hudson County View.
Former Senator Chiesa discusses what its like to be an interim Senator, according to NJ Spotlight.
In CD9, Passaic Democrats are filling county committee vacancies in the district, according to NJ Globe.
ICYMI: Sacco slammed Stack, who fired back; allies urged Guv to appoint Campos Medina to Senate; Durr laced into Whitman; Kim, Dems mobilized; Bashaw touts himself as centrist; in CD10, district has some of state’s poorest zip codes; Fulop campaign announced two Assembly candidates; Whitman endorsing VP Harris; PFANJ endorsed candidates; Bramnick seeks to position himself as trusted GOP candidate; Freeman will run in LD8 w/ Fulop; VP contenders have Jersey ties; Ciattarelli, Spadea spoke at the NJHSR brunch; Baraka came out swinging for Harris; Menendez seat raises questions; NJSPBA endorsed Bashaw; Spadea launched ad hitting Ciattarelli; Bashaw slammed Kim; Sette planned, cancelled fundraiser for commissioner candidates; NJ delegates endorse Harris; Sherrill ahead of the game
A lawsuit claims unfair labor laws are cheating farmworkers, according to NJ Monitor.
Senate Minority Leader Bucco sounded the alarm on rising utility costs.
ICYMI: Lawmakers heard calls to restrict pornography access
In Caldwell, a second police captain position will be created, according to NJ Hills.
In Chatham, the borough is sharing services with the BOE, according to TAPinto.
In Edgewater, the town is amongst the safest in the nation, according to the Bergen Record.
In Florham Park, the zoning board will hear public opinion on proposed senior housing, according to NJ Hills.
In Hanover, the town dropped a bid for open space, according to NJ Hills.
In Hillsborough, final approval was given to affordable housing units, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Hoboken, rent control sparked new debate but no resolution, according to NJ Spotlight.
In Holmdel, a $2.9M bond ordinance will be introduced, according to TAPinto.
In Long Hill, Committeeman Rae resigned, according to NJ Hills.
In Manasquan, the town is addressing growth surges, according to TAPinto.
In Newark, a lawsuit to stop bans from council meetings survived a challenge, according to TAPinto.
In Paterson, the city received $2M for a stalled rec center, according to Paterson Press.
In Princeton, the town may enact a sign ordinance, according to TAPinto.
In Randolph, a school referendum will address several issues, according to NJ Hills.
In Readington, a bond ordinance was introduced, according to NJ Hills.
In Somerville, a decades-long vision for East End redevelopment was advanced, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Teaneck, the town has a proposed new master plan, according to the Bergen Record.
In Trenton, a lawsuit alleges police allowed and covered up sexual harassment and discrimination, according to the Trentonian.
In Wayne, the new master plan is coming soon, according to TAPinto.
In West Orange, council members discussed budget cuts, according to TAPinto.
ICYMI: In Union City, an ongoing battle; in Union City, residents reacted to Menendez conviction; in Newark, Speight announced candidacy for Central Ward; in Wayne, debate popped up
AROUND THE WEB:
JD Vance is nuts. And a liar. | Moran
Tom Moran, Star-Ledger
- JD Vance said on Sunday that his proposal to give parents extra votes in American elections was not serious. It was just “a thought experiment.” It’s a creative retreat, give him that much. But count me as a skeptic. Here’s what he said before he was a candidate for vice-president, back when he could speak more freely. “When you go to the polls in this country, as a parent you should have more power. You should have more of an ability to speak your voice in the democratic republic than people who don’t have kids.”
NJ watchdog says residents with disabilities face ongoing abuse and neglect
Briana Vannozzi, NJ Spotlight
- New Jersey’s ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families is making an urgent plea on behalf of the state’s most vulnerable residents. In a new report from the office paints a stark picture of systemic faults and policies that have failed far too many people. A lack of oversight enabled continued abuse at state-run homes, the report says. Along with too few supports, residents and their families are blocked in getting help by walls of bureaucracy.
Guests can still hear the screams 22 years after Dracula Castle burned down in Wildwood
John Russo, NJ Spotlight
- For 25 years, Castle Dracula was an imposing fixture on the Boardwalk. “It was huge. You’d be walking down the Boardwalk, you’d get to that intersection (at Cedar or Schellenger avenues), and there was no way you couldn’t see it!” recalled Skylar Gahagan, who was making one of his regular visits to the seaside town, much as he did in his youth.
No taxes on tips? Even bartenders reject Trump’s plan | Editorial
Star-Ledger Editorial Board
- If Donald Trump’s proposal to end taxes on tips is such a boon to the working class, then ask yourself: Why do so many of the supposed beneficiaries say they don’t want it? This is “not just the wrong solution, but a fake solution,” said Saru Jayaraman, president of the labor advocacy group One Fair Wage.
Gen Zers in ankle socks? Millennials in crew socks? North Jersey’s out of sync with trend
Andrew McBride, Lucas Frau, NorthJersey.com
- Are we in the middle of a generational sock war? Check social media posts and it sure seems so. Social influencers in Gen Z — the generation born between 1997 and 2012 — are touting a return of the mid-calf or crew sock, ditching the style that older millennials seemed to prefer — the no-show or short ankle sock.
Take corrupt pol’s name off cultural center | Jersey Journal editorial
Jersey Journal Editorial
- It was welcome news last month that the West New York Board of Education was proactively taking Robert Menendez’s name off one of their elementary schools in the wake of the U.S. senator’s 16 guilty verdicts on corruption charges.
No, New Jersey is not facing high inflation. We’re facing high prices.
Marina Vitalin, Special to the USA TODAY Network
- I was at a New Jersey Starbucks recently and getting ready to order a pricey cup of coffee when a man in front of me began to complain loudly about the high inflation and the terrible state of the economy. His sentiment was apparently shared by other lovers of expensive coffee — much to my dismay. He was, of course, very wrong on both counts and especially about the inflation, given that the latest data available puts inflation at 3% — close to where it hovered for a couple of decades pre-COVID-19.
Is NJ ready for older residents? Age-friendly effort is underway
Dino Flammia, NJ1015
- By the end of this decade, one in every five New Jerseyans will be 65 years of age or older. A big opportunity has opened up for local governments and organizations that want to make their communities more “age friendly,” so that residents of an advanced age can stay where they’re living and feel welcome to do so.
Why Pancheros is aiming for major expansion in New Jersey
Tom Bergeron, roi-nj.com
- Pancheros Mexican Grill intends to open its 11th location in New Jersey in Marlton this fall – the start of what company officials say will be a major expansion in the state. Joe Gale, the director of franchise development at Pancheros, said the Iowa-based company has seen great potential in New Jersey since it opened its first franchise in the state in 2008. Now, it’s looking to act upon it – potentially increasing the number of restaurants 5-fold in the coming years.
Empty cupboard in Princeton illustrates the dire state of food insecurity
LA Parker, The Trentonian
- A yellow cupboard near the corner of John and Witherspoon streets showed no food. A message crafted with green paint on the side of the cupboard read, “Take What You Need — Leave What You Can”, underscoring issues of supply and demand, plus, rules of engagement regarding hunger and helping.
Lower Township police officer’s killer set for release
Bill Barlow, Press of Atlantic City
- Chung Ho will turn 80 on Thursday in Eastern Jersey State Penitentiary in Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County, 30 years after he fatally shot Lower Township Police Officer David C. Douglass. But he will not be behind bars much longer.
Shucked, slurped, recycled: How the oyster you just ate might help the next generation of oysters
Jason Nark and video Lauren Schneiderman, Philadelphia Inquirer
- Into buckets they go, night after night, the Cape May Salts, the Blue Points, and the Wellfleets — thousands of oysters shucked, slurped, and hauled out to the trash cans behind Dock’s Oyster House. Before 2020, the Atlantic City seafood institution simply tossed oyster shells in the garbage along with the napkins, cocktail straws, and shrimp tails, then off to the dump it all went.
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Insider NJ’s Daily Morning Briefing for August 13, 2024
Insider NJ is a trusted source for news and information in New Jersey, providing readers with up-to-date coverage of politics, business, and current events in the state. Their daily morning briefing is a valuable resource for staying informed on the latest developments and trends shaping New Jersey.
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Furthermore, Insider NJ’s morning briefing provided readers with updates on important legislative developments in New Jersey. From new laws and regulations being proposed to updates on ongoing policy debates, the briefing kept readers informed on the latest happenings in the state capitol.
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