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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “The media jumped all over me on this one. It’s the most attention I’ve gotten and all I’m doing is trying to craft something that law enforcement can use to [make it] easier to catch criminals. That’s all.” – Senator Bramnick on revising his mask bill
TOP STORY: Pallone in a Drug Cost-Reducing Zone
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Black women in the state are 25% more likely to undergo unplanned C-sections, according to the Bergen Record.
North Jersey’s rental market may be starting to cool down, according to NorthJersey.com.
The exodus from the state costs $5.3B in lost taxable income, according to NJ101.5.
South Jersey school scandals boiled over at the end of last week, according to NJ Spotlight.
A North Jersey resident will open a museum about black inventors, according to the Daily Record.
A high school program is expanding at Ocean County College, according to the Asbury Park Press.
Sussex County is looking to buy a former bank building, according to NJ Herald.
Rep. Pallone highlighted the Inflation Reduction Act’s provision allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices.
Malamut and Associates welcomed Sophia Agostini as an associate.
The Corporation for NJ Local Media named three new members to its governing board.
ICYMI: Legislation pending to honor Pascrell; funeral held for the late Rep. Pascrell; smoking still allowed in casinos; Kelly may have helped torpedo Mastro
Senator Henry expressed support for the ‘Social Security Tax Freedom Act’.
Senator Bramnick is revising his legislation to penalize masked criminals.
ICYMI: Scutari announced bid for another term as Senate President
In Montclair, Democrats rallied for the Harris-Walz ticket with bus rides to battleground PA.
In Atlantic City, the Ward 5 special election will be held on November 5th, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Caldwell, the town plans to bid for new municipal building site construction, according to NJ Hills.
In Camden, a neighborhood is seeing improvement, according to Burlington County Times.
In Clifton, the city hasn’t paved any roads in two years, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Clinton, the town adopted public works ordinances, according to NJ Hills.
In Clinton, the township approved an easement to affordable housing, according to NJ Hills.
In Galloway, the town will expand and improve Patriot Lake, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Haddonfield, the town was ranked one of safest and richest towns in the nation, according to Burlington County Times.
In Lakewood, the rescue squad is attacking a new rival and urging opposition, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Morristown, new cannabis rules were discussed, according to NJ Hills.
In Newark, the city says short-term rentals must be registered or face fines, according to TAPinto.
In Ocean City, the redevelopment of Gillian’s could open the door for liquor, according to the Press of Atlantic City. The city is moving to purchase downtown parking lots, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Piscataway, a developer is eying Stelton Ave property, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Princeton, schools’ expansion plans face planning board review, according to TAPinto.
In Randolph, voters will decide today on a $41M school referendum, according to the Daily Record.
In Somerville, a landmark building may be demolished, according to MyCentralJersey.
In South Orange, ranked voting was a hot topic at a council meeting, according to TAPinto.
In Summit, an interim manager was named, according to TAPinto.
In Trenton, a demolition project will remove 17 city-owned properties, according to the Trentonian.
In Ventnor, the town promoted the first female to a leadership position in the police department, according to Downbeach.
ICYMI: In Bedminster, debate prompted ‘kindergarten behavior’
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Teachers resort to online fundraisers to equip classrooms
Hannah Gross, NJ Spotlight
- When Hana Syed Khan accepted a job in the South River Borough School District this summer, she knew after one visit that the classroom she inherited needed work. The fourth-grade classroom needed everything from shelving to fresh paint. The school district provided many essentials, such as desks, chairs and markers, and Khan brought some library books with her that she had acquired over five years of teaching in other districts. But she knew that to make the classroom feel more welcoming and comforting to students, a greater investment would be needed.
Virginia is for lovers, is New Jersey the state for haters? Maybe, don’t worry about it!
Amanda Wallace, NorthJersey.com
- Is New Jersey the state for haters? According to the official X account of the Garden State, it might be. On Sunday afternoon, an X user who goes by @sorkincel posted, “I respect that Virginia is for lovers but we need a state for haters.” On Monday morning, @NJGov, the official X account for the state of New Jersey, replied, “you called?”
Trump’s screeching at Taylor Swift is good news for America | Moran
Tom Moran, Star-Ledger
- Donald Trump had another temper tantrum Sunday, writing on social media, “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” And so, just like that, we were all reminded that Swift endorsed Kamala Harris last week, posing with her cat in a post to her 284 million Instagram followers. In the following 24 hours, nearly a half-million visitors swamped an online voter registration site run by the U.S. General Services Administration, about 13 times the typical traffic.
Did you know? New Jersey cold case featured on Netflix’s ‘Unsolved Mysteries’
Kaitlyn McCormick, Cherry Hill Courier-Post
- True crime fanatics may be well aware that Netflix’s “Unsolved Mysteries” covers interesting, often gruesome and, of course, unsolved cases. But did you know that the latest season featured a Mercer County cold case? Released on July 31, the fourth volume of the Netflix reboot featured a New Jersey college slaying in its fourth episode.
Cape May Ferry gets $20 million to replace vessel with more environmentally friendly model
Dan Grote, Press of Atlantic City
- The Cape May-Lewes Ferry will receive $20 million to replace a more than 40-year-old diesel engine vessel with a diesel-hybrid model, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker announced Monday.
Trump’s con job on the economy | Editorial
Star-Ledger Editorial Board
- Kamala Harris delivered a scorching attack on Donald Trump’s economic plan last week, one backed up by investment banks, leading business schools and prize-winning economists. All say that he would make our economy weaker.
The 2024 NJBIZ Education Power 50
Jeffrey Kanige, NJBIZ
- People of all ages learn in a variety of ways – by reading books, listening to lectures, watching documentaries and pursuing new experiences. We also learn from the examples set by others. The honorees listed in these pages excel at providing all of those tools. This year, the Education Power 50 pays particular homage to those who not only provide traditional lessons through time-tested methods, but also, through their work, provide sterling examples for all of us.
Why N.J. needs to recognize Qualified Small Business Stock — as 45 other states do
Aaron Price, TechUnited
- We all know New Jersey has a lot to offer: Prime geographical location, good quality of life, nationally respected schools and universities, incredible talent and a strong and growing entrepreneurial community. However, the state’s current stance on Qualified Small Business Stock is a significant deterrent to entrepreneurs, angel and venture capital investors who are deeply invested in the future of entrepreneurship and innovation — not only discouraging new founders and investors from moving to New Jersey but actively driving current residents out of the state. To truly make New Jersey a leader in the global race to innovate, the state must reconsider its stance on QSBS.
They’ll drink to that: Ranked-choice voting gets sudsy test in Morristown bar
Ellen S. Wilkowe
- And the winner is… Peach of Mind! The fruity ale edged out three competing beers in a mug-to-mug introduction to “Ranked-Choice Voting” at Hops Craft Bar in Morristown on Saturday.
Big Lots bankruptcy, closure will lead to small loss for Phillipsburg area
Glenn Epps, For lehighvalleylive.com
- Big Lots plans to close more than 340 stores nationwide. News outlets reported that the discount chain location at the Greenwich Shopping Center near Phillipsburg will be among the stores to close before the end of the year. A prospective closure date is now November 24, an employee at the store confirmed on Saturday morning.
NJ teacher shot in West Bank protest
Briana Vannozzi, NJ Spotlight
- As the Israel-Hamas war nears the one-year mark, the civilian death toll in Gaza continues to rise. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday said the United States will continue pressing Israel to do more to spare humanitarian sites in Gaza. Meanwhile, the attacks mount.
Crowds overwhelm Trenton Guatemalan Parade Route but diverting helped ease the problems
LA Parker, The Trentonian
- Quick thinking by City of Trenton police officers saved the Guatemalan Parade and Festival. Police arrived at approximately 2:40 p.m. and defused a situation that had grown dangerous after crowds entered the parade route along Hamilton Ave. Police altered the parade route after crowds blocked Division St. which prevented marchers and floats to make a right hand turn from Hamilton Ave.
Data indicates voting by noncitizens is rare, but Republicans are pressing the issue
David A. Lieb, Associated Press
- Only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote in this fall’s election for president and other top offices. While that’s nothing new, the potential for noncitizens to register or vote has been receiving a lot of attention lately. Citing an influx of immigrants in recent years at the U.S.-Mexico border, Republicans have raised concerns about the possibility that noncitizens will be voting — something that has rarely occurred in the past.
Proposed rules for drinking water infrastructure deserve attention: Guest commentary
Nicole Miller, Andrew Kricun
- We all use drinking water every day. Behind our everyday water usage lies a vast, invisible network of pipes and treatment infrastructure that runs 24/7 to ensure water is treated, distributed and available on demand when you open the tap. As one of the oldest states, New Jersey’s water infrastructure is often old and needs upgrades and repairs.
New Jersey’s affordable housing policy needs a complete revamping
Deborah Smarth, Asbury Park Press
- The government does not get it. It is not necessary to destroy acres and acres of land to put up new housing aimed at “affordable housing,” which is still too costly for both rentals and purchases. Developers use this tactic all the time to obtain development application approvals or otherwise threaten to sue a town under the Fair Housing Act. Has the “builder’s remedy” been stricken yet from the revised, amended Fair Housing Act recently signed into law by New Jersey’s governor?
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On September 17, 2024, Insider NJ’s daily news update covered a range of important topics impacting the state of New Jersey. From political developments to local events, here are some highlights from the day’s news:
1. Political Updates: The news update featured several political updates, including the latest on the upcoming gubernatorial election in New Jersey. Candidates were making their final pushes to secure votes as the election drew near, with debates and campaign events taking place across the state.
2. COVID-19 Updates: The news update also provided updates on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey. Information on vaccination rates, case numbers, and public health guidelines were all included in the update, keeping residents informed on the latest developments in the fight against the virus.
3. Local Events: Insider NJ’s daily news update highlighted several local events taking place in New Jersey on September 17th. From community fundraisers to cultural festivals, there was no shortage of activities for residents to participate in and enjoy.
4. Weather Updates: The news update also included a weather forecast for New Jersey, providing residents with information on what to expect in terms of temperatures, precipitation, and overall conditions for the day ahead. This information was crucial for residents planning outdoor activities or travel.
Overall, Insider NJ’s daily news update on September 17, 2024, provided residents with a comprehensive overview of the day’s most important news and events. By staying informed through updates like these, residents can stay engaged with their community and make informed decisions about their daily lives.
