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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “If anybody knows where all the bodies are buried, it’s George. He’s got the goods on everybody.” – Rebovich Director Micah Rasmussen on the muted response to the Norcross indictment
TOP STORY: A Second Act for Former Congressman Malinowski
Senator Menendez’s attorneys argued that his Egypt interactions were normal work, according to the Bergen Record.
The feds ended mediation between NJ Transit and the engineer’s union, according to NJ.com.
The Cooper Health system is standing by George Norcross and two other indicted board members, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
County clerks were on the front lines of this year’s ballot drama, according to NJ Globe.
Atlantic Health and St. Peter’s will form a partnership, according to NJ Biz.
Somerset County awarded scholarships to increase police diversity, according to MyCentralJersey.
NJ congressmembers are at odds over GOP riders to the military policy bill, according to NJ Spotlight.
The Archdiocese of Newark won 10 National Catholic Media Association awards.
ICYMI: Courts playing key role in shaping political developments; Critchley, Marino statement on Norcross; former Morris Freeholder Romaine passed away; AG’s Office unveiled racketeering charges against Norcross; former Essex Freeholder Cavanaugh passed away; Murphy’s approval rating 46%
Legislation aims to strike a balance between hotel owners’ rights and homeless people, according to NJ Spotlight.
The future of the StayNJ program is murky, according to NJ.com.
The LD9 legislators urged the BPU to reject NJ Natural Gas’ petition to increase rates.
Garden State Equality applauded Senate Majority Leader Ruiz’s legislative package to protect reproductive rights.
ICYMI: Murphy says he doesn’t think about his legacy; Murphy announced promotions; Murphy nominated Hoffman for Supreme Court; NJSBA president condemned judge’s remarks; Senate passed OPRA legislation, boos and jeers greeted vote
In Ocean Township, Isaac Shiram was elected GOP chair.
In Bloomfield, confusion reigns as a clerical error hits tax bills, according to TAPinto.
In Cape May, the city is the latest of Shore towns to unveil cashless digital beach tags, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
In Chatham, the township completed the Fenske property purchase, according to NJ Hills.
In Chester Township, more thought is needed on downtown improvements, according to NJ Hills.
In Dunellen, the town is putting more resources into downtown economic development, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Dover, former BA DeCroce plans to sue the town for $15M following her firing, according to NJ.com.
In Hawthorne, the post office will tow cars in its parking lot if its not mail-related, according to TAPinto.
In Margate, a dozen new bike racks will be installed throughout town, according to Downbeach.
In Mahwah, a cell tower was partially activated after 19 years, according to the Bergen Record.
In Morristown, the council weeded out a cannabis license for the second time, according to Morristown Green. The council approved tax hikes for businesses, according to Morristown Green.
In Mount Laurel, several new locations are being considered for a EMS squad, according to TAPinto.
In Mount Olive, a school counselor’s lawsuit was settled, according to the Daily Record.
In New Providence, the town is in need of daytime volunteer firefighters, according to TAPinto.
In Paterson, Councilmen Jackson and Menendez are still awaiting resolution on the election fraud cases, according to Paterson Press.
In Roseland, the council tightened restrictions on turf field use, according to TAPinto.
In Roxbury, the DPW director is retiring, according to TAPinto.
In Sayreville, the mayor and residents traded barbs over a meeting ordinance, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Vineland, the city ordered water limits, according to Burlington County Times.
In Wayne, the next police chief was tapped, according to NorthJersey.com.
ICYMI: In Newark, Onyema won West Ward Dem chairmanship
AROUND THE WEB:
Can New Jersey’s political machines hold on to power?
Julia Sass Rubin, The Hill
- New Jersey has been hit by a series of political earthquakes. The Garden State, which has a reputation for government corruption, is also America’s last bastion of political machines. No one embodies that machine control more fully than George Norcross, an insurance broker and former chair of the Camden County Democratic Party, who has exerted outsized power over New Jersey politics and policy for almost three decades.
Gen Z needs reliable mass transit, for the climate and our quality of life
Hana Katz, David Roberts, and Ben Dziobek
- What do most young people and older people living in New Jersey have in common? Isolation without public transportation. Talk to an older person about their daily trek to school, and they may jokingly reminisce about traversing tall hills both ways, biking through parks, and long walks with friends. But as times have changed, the story of a contemporary young person’s trek has evolved and often includes stressful scenes of congested carpool lanes, emission-belching school buses, and dangerous highways.
Smith & Wesson can’t ignore NJ subpoena in deceptive ad probe
Associated Press
- Smith & Wesson, the gun manufacturer, must comply with a New Jersey subpoena seeking documents as officials investigate whether the company engaged in deceptive advertising that violates state consumer protection laws, a U.S. appeals court ruled Tuesday. The panel, in a 2-1 vote, rejected the gunmaker’s efforts to have a federal court quash the 2020 subpoena after a New Jersey court refused to do so.
New Jersey welcomes ‘artificial intelligence moonshot’ to schools
Jesse Gomez, NJ Spotlight
- As part of Gov. Phil Murphy’s call to create an “artificial intelligence moonshot” in New Jersey, the state’s department of education recently unveiled a set of resources aimed at helping educators understand, implement, and manage artificial intelligence in schools, state education officials said.
Monmouth Beach contractors must suck up dust to cut plastics
Asbury Park Press
- A new law here aims to keep microplastics from reaching the waterways.
AI software being deployed at the port
Matthew Fazelpoor, NJBIZ
- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and GridMatrix announced an expansion of their partnership on June 25. GridMatrix, a leading provider of AI software for critical infrastructure optimization, will deploy its cloud-based software platform at the Port of New York and New Jersey. Since 2022, GridMatrix has been working with the Port Authority – first through a pilot to improve operations on the George Washington Bridge and then scaling up the deployment to include the Lincoln and Holland Tunnels.
‘Which dinosaur gets your vote’?: Eye-catching billboard on Rt. 80 before first debate
Amanda Wallace, NorthJersey.com
- Attention voters! A mighty new candidate has entered the race for president. She has tiny arms, a loud roar, and has the potential to be the oldest president ever … by millions of years. Her name is T, and she is a Tyrannosaurus rex from Field Station: Dinosaurs in Leonia. Her first campaign ad went up in the form of a billboard Tuesday on Route 80 in Bogota.
N.J. establishes responsible gaming task force to combat problem betting
Jeff Goldman, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
- New Jersey has established a responsible gaming task force to come up with solutions to address growing problem gambling in a state with so many opportunities to place bets.
2.1 million NJ residents plan Fourth of July gateaways, AAA says
Jen Ursillo, NJ1015
- It’s time to prepare for the Independence Day holiday week, and it will be a busy one, according to AAA. Almost 71 million people plan to travel 50 miles or more over the Fourth of July holiday period, including 2.1 million New Jerseyans, said Tracy Noble, public and government affairs manager for AAA Club Alliance. That’s a 5% increase compared to last year nationally, and 8% higher than the pre-pandemic high of 2019, according to AAA.
Trenton pool test rules perfect for city schools
LA Parker, The Trentonian
- A rule enforced at City of Trenton pools requires guests take a short swimming test before being allowed into the deeper side. “You have to tread water and be able to swim the length of the pool,” a lifeguard at Father Rocco Pool explained.
Camden’s Eastside High: The last chapter and a new beginning
Charles Fox, Philadelphia Inquirer
- The current Eastside High building saw its last graduating class on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The nearly century old school will be demolished and replaced with a $105 million new building that will take five years to complete.
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