Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “The Presidential Election results in New Jersey showed that a pro-Trump conservative can win.” – GOP gubernatorial primary candidate Bill Spadea
TOP STORY: Denied by Establishment, Baraka Energized by 2024 Results
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The Murphy Administration released the AI Task Force report.
Governors Murphy and Hochul and the Port Authority announced a proposal for minimum wage increases tied to inflation for airport workers.
Pedestrian deaths are rising in the state, according to NJ Monitor.
The state is mulling a drought warning or emergency, according to NJ Monitor.
President-elect Trump is considering options for US Attorney, including Senators Testa and Steinhardt, according to NJ Globe.
NJ progressives are preparing for President-elect Trump, according to NJ Spotlight.
NJ young voters reacted to the Trump win, according to NJ Spotlight.
ICYMI: Democrats lost strength; voters aren’t familiar w/ guv candidates; Murphy addressed the loss of Democratic strength on election day
Allies of Newark Mayor Baraka are energized and see a statewide path to victory in the Democratic primary following the election of President-elect Trump.
Reps. Sherrill and Gottheimer are expected to announce their gubernatorial candidacies over the next few days, according to NJ Globe.
Firefighter unions are split over the Governor’s race.
Faith leaders endorsed Mayor Baraka for Governor, according to NJ Globe.
Former CD3 Rep. MacArthur endorsed Bill Spadea in the GOP gubernatorial primary.
Somerset GOP Chair DiFrancesco endorsed Jack Ciattarelli in the GOP gubernatorial primary, according to NJ Globe.
In LD7, Balvir Singh announced his Assembly candidacy.
In LD21, Assemblywomen Matsikoudis and Munoz announced their re-election bids.
In LD25, Assemblymembers Barranco and Dunn kicked off their re-election bids, according to NJ Globe.
In LD34, Mayor Fulop announced two Assembly candidates to run on his slate in next year’s primary.
Sussex Commissioner Space and Frankford Mayor Silverthorne launched their campaign for commissioners.
The Democrats won the Gloucester County sheriff’s seat, while the GOP held two commission seats, according to NJ Globe.
ICYMI: Dems ready to find themselves; Hispanic Democratic dissatisfaction has grown; Bramnick faces difficult path; Ciattarelli sees advantages; Duarte looking ahead to 2025; Cryan says election should serve as self-reflection point; GOP romped in Monmouth County; war room, street strewn view of PA; Insider NJ’s Who’s Up and Who’s Down post-election; Altman conceded to Kean
The NJ Public Education Coalition is working to ensure school districts are implementing civics courses.
There’s no let-up for the Governor, with more trips planned, according to ROI-NJ.
There may be a new era for midwifery in the state, according to NJ Spotlight.
ICYMI: Guv converged at housing conference; Haytaian passed away; Bramnick bucked his party
In Asbury Park, a teachers union chief is joining the BOE, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Bedminster, the town is still waiting for more Secret Service dollars, according to NJ Hills.
In Berkeley Heights, nine votes separate council candidates, according to TAPinto.
In Bernardsville, Republican Zazzarino will be the youngest councilmember in the town’s history, according to NJ Hills.
In Englishtown, the police chief was arrested on shoplifting charges, according to NJ101.5.
In Flemington, infrastructure changes were approved, according to TAPinto.
In Harding, students will keep going to Madison High through 2031, according to NJ Hills.
In Hawthorne, officials blame Trenton for water cost increases, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Lawnside, a home in the historically black town was hit with racist graffiti, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
In Long Branch, a vacant council seat was filled, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Madison, the Housing Authority is launching a landlord incentive program, according to NJ Hills.
In Jersey City, Eleana Little is running for Ward E council, according to the Jersey Journal.
In Paterson, South Paterson saw a ‘red wave‘ in the election, according to Paterson Press. A former top official is suing over a KKK social media post, according to Paterson Press.
In Phillipsburg, the council has a packed agenda, according to TAPinto.
In Trenton, a resolution designated the city an ‘area in need of rehabilitation’, according to the Trentonian.
ICYMI: n Howell, GOP won election; in Marlboro, voters elected split BOE ticket; in Hoboken, Councilwoman Giattino passed away; in Howell, little unity w/in GOP; in Marlboro, tensions rising in the BOE race; in Somerville, JFK is on the ballot; in Randolph, council control at stake with huge significance
AROUND THE WEB:
Gov. Murphy as DNC chair?? Worst idea ever | Moran
Tom Moran, Star-Ledger
- Democrats need a new party chairman, and on Tuesday, Politico reported that Gov. Phil Murphy is “rumored” to be in the running. The governor’s people swear they didn’t start this rumor. But I can’t see another explanation.
For lessons on climate change, look to New Jersey’s own toxic history | Opinion
Hugh Helferty
- A century ago, even as they were faced with mounting evidence of the dangers of leaded gasoline, policy makers were nevertheless swayed by oil companies’ arguments against regulation. It resulted in decades of premature deaths.
Kevin O’Toole, NJ Globe
- I have often believed that those in politics who have a title or office usually find themselves absurdly consumed by the political world that they are living in. Whether it be a school board member, council member or mayor, county official, or a state or federal elected official, you more often than not find that these public officials talk, inordinately and incessantly, about their politics and many make the mistake that the entire world cares as much about political dithering as they do. Note to the ruling rule-they do not care all that much, if at all.
Murphy ‘concerned’ about offshore wind energy getting support from Trump administration
Tom Bergeron, roi-nj.com
- Gov. Phil Murphy, speaking to a group of British business leaders last week in London, said he has worries about the offshore wind sector in New Jersey — specifically, how much support it will get from the incoming administration of Donald Trump. “I would be lying to you if I didn’t say that we’re concerned,” he said. “It’s tricky. I don’t know where this is going to land.”
Forest Fire Service battles major wildfire on NJ-NY border
Ted Goldberg, NJ Spotlight
- The New Jersey Forest Fire service had a busy weekend, fighting a wildfire in Pompton Lakes and another along Greenwood Lake on the New Jersey-New York border. While the fire in Pompton Lakes, called Cannonball 3, has been fully contained at more than 160 acres, the Jennings Creek wildfire at Greenwood Lake in West Milford has grown to more than 3,000 acres and was 10% contained as of Monday afternoon.
Op-Ed: A third party? In New Jersey, don’t hold your breath
Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff, NJ Spotlight
- Political scientists tell us that Donald Trump’s electoral triumph in 2024 solidifies a historic ideological sorting and realignment within America’s long-standing two-party system. This begs an important question: Will this realignment cement the existing partisan duopoly for another generation or two, or could rising voter frustration in New Jersey and elsewhere ultimately spark a successful push for a viable third-party alternative?
Hazard NJ Season 2: ‘Forever Chemicals’
Jordan Gass-Poore’, Michael Sol Warren, NJ Spotlight
- They are called PFAS or “forever chemicals.” They originated in New Jersey decades ago with a promise of a future made easier by science. They’ve spread into countless products, and polluted countless places throughout the world. Now, they are even in our blood. Hazard NJ returns for a second season to take a deep dive into the history of these toxic substances, the PFAS pollution crisis and the ways it is being addressed. Hosted by journalist Jordan Gass-Pooré, produced by NJ Spotlight News.
Camden native and historic preservation activist earns national award
Celeste E. Whittaker, Cherry Hill Courier-Post
- Dolly Marshall, a Camden native and historical preservation activist, was selected by the National Trust for Historic Preservation for a 2024 National Preservation Award, one of the industry’s highest honors. Marshall, one of 10 honorees, was presented the Emerging Leaders in Historic Preservation Award. This distinction recognizes “an emerging leader in the preservation field who has made significant achievements in preservation and highlights the promise and potential of the preservation field through its talented emerging leaders.”
Facing new Trump term, this is what same-sex marriage, LGBTQ+ advocates are doing
Charles Daye, Asbury Park Press
- For some in the LGBTQ+ community, their existence is an act of resistance to anyone who wants to “reconsider” their rights. Many same-sex couples in Monmouth and Ocean counties are still coping with Donald Trump’s victory, fearing what a second Trump administration means for their marriages and other rights going forward.
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Insider NJ’s Daily News Briefing for November 13, 2024
Insider NJ is a popular news source that provides daily updates on the latest happenings in New Jersey. Their daily news briefing for November 13, 2024, covered a wide range of topics that are of interest to residents of the Garden State.
One of the top stories featured in the briefing was the announcement of a new initiative by Governor Murphy to increase funding for public schools in underserved communities. The governor unveiled a plan to allocate an additional $50 million to schools in low-income areas, with the goal of improving educational outcomes for students who may not have access to the same resources as their peers in more affluent districts.
Another key story highlighted in the briefing was the ongoing debate over a proposed bill to legalize recreational marijuana in New Jersey. The bill has been met with both support and opposition, with advocates arguing that legalization would generate much-needed revenue for the state and reduce the burden on the criminal justice system, while opponents raise concerns about potential negative effects on public health and safety.
In addition to these headline stories, Insider NJ’s daily briefing also included updates on local politics, business news, and community events happening across the state. From town hall meetings to new business openings, readers were able to stay informed about what was happening in their own backyard.
Overall, Insider NJ’s daily news briefing for November 13, 2024, provided a comprehensive overview of the most important news and events shaping New Jersey’s political and social landscape. With a focus on issues that matter most to residents, the briefing served as a valuable resource for anyone looking to stay informed about what’s happening in the Garden State.
