Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “In any budget, especially the way that we do them, they’re either in the form of an omnibus or a minibus, there are lots of things in there. Some of them are good, and some of them are not good, so you either have a choice for voting for all of it, including things that you totally philosophically [disagree] with and may do harm to your district, or you have the choice of voting to get things that are good but that you know that are going to happen anyhow.” – Rep. Van Drew on voting against budget legislation that includes his earmarks
TOP STORY: Guv Prospect Sherrill Fields Questions about State Issues
The Morning Intelligence Briefing will be off on Thursday, Friday, and Monday for the Labor Day weekend, and will return on Tuesday.
Passengers are savoring the brief NJ Transit fare holiday, according to NJ Spotlight.
Five school districts are considering mergers, according to NJ.com.
Bergen County wants to regionalize 911 services for free for towns, according to the Bergen Record.
Changes are coming to the Cumberland County ballot design, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
The National Park Service will decide the future of the Middlesex County park plan, according to MyCentralJersey.
Two Passaic County Jail officers were indicted over a 2021 assault, according to NorthJersey.com.
Rep. Gottheimer introduced the ‘Elder Care Pride Act’.
ICYMI: Pascrell Jr. passed away; NJ Transit fare holiday; Murphy selected Helmy for Senate, Nov. election winner will be appointed after certification; Aron passed away, was dean of press corps
Rate hikes are looming for public health plan premiums, according to NJ Monitor.
Senator Steinhardt will lead a roundtable on presidential security.
Senator Gopal warned that the state’s public health system is seriously underfunded, according to NJ Spotlight.
In looking at the career of the late Rep. Pascrell, its instructive to consider the 2012 primary battle as a stand-out race.
ICYMI: Lawmakers heard calls to restrict pornography access
In Vineland, Mayor Fannucci announced his re-election plans.
In Princeton, an ordinance for ranked choice voting was passed.
In Bedminster, a retired police sergeant is suing over promotion denials, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Bordentown, the former police chief is suing after mistrials, according to Burlington County Times.
In Chatham Township, candidate Alperowitz blasted opponent Lois for a debate falling through, according to NJ Hills.
In Edison, the town is looking to expand the community center to boost senior programs, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Harding, the BOE heard a resounding ‘no’ about yanking high schoolers from Madison, according to NJ Hills.
In Hillsdale, Councilwoman Lundy resigned after being charged with stealing from a charity, according to NJ101.5.
In Hoboken, the council voted to change a ‘misleading’ statement on the rent control ballot question, according to TAPinto.
In Jersey City, Ambrossi announced his candidacy for Ward D council, according to Hudson County View. The BOE approved a three-year contract for the superintendent, according to Hudson County View.
In Linden, the town is overseeing $120M on a mixed-use development, according to TAPinto.
In Madison, summer referendum school projects are almost finished, according to NJ Hills.
In Middle, the town is considering a sewer rate hike, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Newark, library workers will rally for a funding boost, according to TAPinto.
In Newton, two incumbents and one challenger filed for council, according to NJ Herald.
In Ocean City, a council member sees progress on the gull issue, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Phillipsburg, the administrator serving as clerk resigned, according to Lehigh Valley Live.
In Point Pleasant Beach, it may be too late for the town do anything about eyesore 5G poles, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Red Bank, the town is considering a new historic district, according to TAPinto.
In Warren, officials addressed public concern over the community center, according to NJ Hills.
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:
American Dream mall interest payments to be made after years of delays
Daniel Munoz, NorthJersey.com
- Bondholders on roughly $287 million of municipal bonds sold to finance the construction of American Dream will see their interest payments after more than two years of waiting. The bonds are backed by grants from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. U.S Bank, which is making the payments, had to skip the payments after problems with the necessary documentation.
The migrant rapist who got away | Moran
Tom Moran, Star-Ledger
- In New Jersey, local police are banned from joining federal immigration raids, and for good reason. To protect public safety, police need undocumented residents to report crimes and serve as witnesses, and they won’t do that if speaking up can lead to their deportation.
Chance for Change: Why NJ Transit is joining partnership led by Bon Jovi to help those in need
ROI-NJ Staff
- Jon Bon Jovi’s JBJ Soul Foundation, Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey and Volunteers of America Delaware Valley announced Monday they have launched an innovative new program called “Chance for Change” that provides a digital avenue for customers to donate safely and effectively to help those in need. They also announced a new partner in their longstanding effort: New Jersey Transit.
Landfill garbage leaching in P’burg park. $2.4M in federal funds sought for fix.
Glenn Epps, For lehighvalleylive.com
- The former Phillipsburg town dump turned public park and soon-to-be trailway may get some TLC next year courtesy of U.S. Rep. Tom Kean. Kean outlined his 2024 earmark agenda in August. It includes 15 community projects in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District that will each share a portion of a nearly $20 million allocation.
Nasty battle over marijuana farm in Hunterdon heading back to court
Mike Deak, MyCentralJersey.com
- The ongoing lengthy and complex legal fight over a proposed cannabis farm has entered a new chapter with the developer suing the township over a delay in granting construction permits. The NAR Group filed the lawsuit in Hunterdon County Superior Court on Aug. 21, alleging that the Township Committee has “concocted a plan to thwart NASR’s hemp operation.”
Opponents ask why the N.J. Turnpike is spending $142M for a bridge the hasn’t been approved yet
Larry Higgs, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
- Opponents of New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s plans to build twin $6.2 billion bridges to replace the existing Newark Bay bridge criticized the agency for spending $142 million on the project that hasn’t received a key federal approval.
NJ Fathers of 7 Drowns While Saving Kids at Delaware Water Gap
Dan Alexander, NJ1015
- A father of seven who drowned at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Monday is the second Ocean County resident this summer to die in the river. Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area spokeswoman Kathleen Sandt said rescue teams were dispatched around 1:45 p.m. for the report of a 39-year-old Lakewood man drowned near Bushkill Access in Pennsylvania.
Increased bills spark backlash for Atlantic City Electric
Linda Cohen, Down Beach
- Increased electricity bills for local residents sparked a petition and a call for an investigation into provider Atlantic City Electric. A petition started by weatherman Nick Pittman — better known to his legion of fans as “Nor’easter Nick” — was nearing his goal of 25,000 signatures just more than 24 hours after he began his campaign Monday. “Atlantic City Electric bill rates have inconveniently skyrocketed in a matter that doesn’t align with what the utility company originally claimed,” Pittman wrote on the petition on change.org.
Learning about revitalization with a quick NJ Transit ride to New Brunswick
LA Parker, The Trentonian
- (The NJ Transit Fare Holiday Tuesday delivered me to New Brunswick). Step out of the New Brunswick Train Station onto Easton Avenue and sounds overwhelm listeners. Hear that! That’s the construction tones associated with development as HELIX, a $731 million, three-building complex with 1.5 million square feet of laboratory, office and residential space rises on the New Brunswick skyline.
NJ Transit launches QR codes for Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, charities to aid homeless
Olivia Liu, Asbury Park Press
- Lasheema Edwards had gotten her bachelor’s, master’s and was in the process of getting her Ph.D. in psychology at Grand Canyon University. But then she found herself homeless in Penn Station. “Every person’s situation is different. For me it was untreated mental illness that I didn’t know I had,” she said.
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Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing for August 28, 2024
Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing is a daily newsletter that provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the latest news and developments in New Jersey politics and government. The briefing covers a wide range of topics, including legislative updates, election news, and policy analysis.
In the August 28, 2024 edition of the Morning Intelligence Briefing, readers were greeted with a detailed analysis of the upcoming gubernatorial race in New Jersey. The newsletter highlighted the latest polling data, campaign strategies, and key issues that are shaping the race between incumbent Governor John Smith and his challenger, State Senator Jane Doe.
The briefing also featured a breakdown of recent legislative activity in Trenton, with updates on key bills and initiatives that are making their way through the state legislature. Readers were informed about important hearings, votes, and debates that are taking place on issues such as healthcare, education, and transportation.
In addition to political news, the Morning Intelligence Briefing also provided readers with updates on economic developments in New Jersey. The newsletter included information on job growth, business expansion, and economic indicators that are shaping the state’s economic outlook.
Overall, Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing for August 28, 2024 offered readers a comprehensive and insightful look at the latest news and developments in New Jersey politics and government. The newsletter provided valuable information for anyone interested in staying informed about the state’s political landscape and policy priorities.
