Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
TOP STORY: Wisniewski Says Dems Should Support President Biden
Political earthquakes have rocked the state as a new generation of leaders look to bring change, according to the Hill.
Senator Menendez’s attorney cast doubt on the prosecution’s case in closing arguments, according to Politico NJ.
The state signed onto a multi-state grid reliability collaborative, according to NJ Biz.
Atlantic County commissioners accepted $1M in funding for the countywide municipal court, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
Middlesex County’s Area Transit changed its name to Middlesex County RIDE.
Rep. Menendez expressed support for President Biden, but urged the campaign be ‘transparent’ with the public.
ICYMI: 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
Governor Murphy took action on legislation.
Governor Murphy mourned the passing of SCI Executive Director Lackey.
Former Assemblyman Arnone passed away.
The RetireReady NJ program launched a statewide retirement savings program.
The Murphy Administration launched Year Five of the Charge Up NJ program.
There’s no COLA increase for retired public workers in the budget, according to NJ Spotlight.
Assemblyman Kanitra met with police chiefs over Jersey Shore chaos.
ICYMI: Murphy announced departure of Gutierrez-Scacetti; Murphy says he doesn’t think about his legacy; Murphy announced promotions
In Trenton, the state issued a request of offers for purchase and development of the former taxation building.
In Belmar, Mayor Buccafusco withdrew a housing proposal amid public opposition, according to TAPinto.
In Camden, the city revisited the trash pickup process, according to TAPinto.
In High Bridge, the town is looking to join the housing boom along the Raritan Valley Line, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Lakewood, a wedding is complicating a lingering zoning vote, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Morristown, the council defended the Blue Law, according to Morristown Green.
In Newark, the council approved a $22M bond for water meter updates, according to TAPinto.
In New Brunswick, a downtown affordable apartment project was proposed, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Paterson, the BOE approved $19M for school repairs, according to Paterson Press.
ICYMI: In Parsippany, Musella kicked off mayoral campaign; in Dover, bumpy transition; in Newark, Onyema won West Ward Dem chairmanship
AROUND THE WEB:
Sherrill Wants Biden to Drop Out; What About Other NJ Dems?
Danny DeCrescenzo, NJ1015
- A high-profile Democratic lawmaker from New Jersey has joined a growing chorus calling for her party’s incumbent to step aside with the election just months away. U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J. 11th District, became the first member of Congress from the Garden State and the seventh in the nation to say that President Joe Biden should end his reelection campaign in favor of another Democratic candidate.
Seismometers are popping up all over North Jersey. What are they for?
Andrew McBride, NorthJersey.com
- A group of Rutgers University seismologists have installed more than 100 seismometers around North Jersey to gather data on ground vibrations and better understand the subsurface faults that likely caused a magnitude 4.8 earthquake that shook the Garden State this spring.
Leaders at embattled school placed on leave, officials’ salaries slashed after NJ.com reports
Matthew Stanmyre, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
- The executive director and principal of an embattled public charter school in Asbury Park and Neptune have been placed on administrative leave, and top officials throughout the charter organization have vowed to slash their salaries, NJ Advance Media has learned.
Why an NJ court ruled police action violated woman’s constitutional rights
Lori Comstock, Newton New Jersey Herald
- A New Jersey police officer’s entry into a Sussex County woman’s garage to detain her after suspecting she was drunk driving was a violation of her constitutional rights, an appeals court decided last week in a move firmly enforcing an ancient adage that “every man’s house is his castle.”
Buckle up, America, the presidential race is about to get crazy
Jeff Edelstein, The Trentonian
- “This is so easy,” I said to a MAGA friend of mine. “The smart thing would be for the Democrats to nominate Gretchen Whitmer for president, and she should name Mitt Romney or Liz Cheney or someone like that as vice-president, and this thing is done.” “You’re right,” my MAGA friend said, before he burst the balloon. “But no one ever got into politics because they were smart.” I mean … he’s probably not wrong. And there’s zero chance that pipe dream above is going to come to fruition.
Potential robe and role reversal for Onofri and Marbrey
LA Parker, The Trentonian
- A former Mercer county prosecutor appears headed for a judgeship while a judge may become a county prosecutor. Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo Onofri announced a retirement date of August 1 and while he will likely refresh with time off, an insider predicted a judicial future. “He’s got a robe waiting for him,” a person suggested.
New Jersey World War II Memorial in Trenton broken and gone
LA Parker, The Trentonian
- A battlefield cross sculpture that honored U.S. soldiers has disappeared from a New Jersey World War II Memorial in downtown Trenton. The bronze sculpture on West State St. across from the New Jersey State House included a rifle pointed downward with a bayonet pressed into the base with a helmet placed atop the gun’s butt stock. The base of the cross in the World War II Memorial includes this popular notation by Gen. George S. Patton, Jr.
Cleaning up Trenton will take more than just a series of cleanup events
LA Parker, The Trentonian
- Another day and another press conference that will offer opportunities for interviews and photos as Trenton announces The City Wide Cleanup. The presser on Wednesday, July 10 in the Mayor’s Conference Room in City Hall will announce an August cleanup initiative that hopes to rid Trenton of yard waste and furniture.
June was NJ’s second warmest in 129 years. Will summer heat break records?
Scott Fallon, NorthJersey.com
- It’s probably no surprise to New Jerseyans who spent last month sweating it out at graduation ceremonies or wading into the still-icy waters of the Jersey Shore for relief, but June was incredibly hot. In fact, it was New Jersey’s second warmest June in 129 years of record keeping, according to a report released this week by David Robinson, the state climatologist.
North Jersey home on the market for $1.479M linked to Civil War, Spanish-American War
David M. Zimmer, NorthJersey.com
- A 19th-century North Jersey home once owned by the commander of the National Guard’s 1st New Jersey Brigade has hit the market. Located at 147 Ralston Ave. in South Orange, the shingled symmetrical home was once the residence of career military man Henry W. Freeman. Born in New York City, Freeman cemented his place as a leader in the National Guard of New Jersey during a military career that spanned nearly 50 years and included participation in both the Civil War and the Spanish-American War.
Victim in critical condition: Shooting near Wildwoo boardwalk
Jen Ursillo, NJ1015
- One person is in critical condition following a shooting Tuesday night in this New Jersey resort city. The gunman remains on the loose. The shooting happened on Pacific Avenue, about a block from the boardwalk. The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office released few details but did say that an innocent bystander remains in critical condition at Atlantic Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City.
Sen. Turner reading initiative a refreshing day at beach for McKnight students
LA Parker, The Trentonian
- Albert Einstein receives credit for suggesting insanity defines as doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting a different result. Many learning initiatives, plus, those who determine education policies, adhere to Einstein’s theory. Difficult to understand how many education systems fail miserably yet continue down the dark road of lost efforts.
What next in standoff between Biden and Democratic critics?
Joanna Gagis, NJ Spotlight
- U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-11th) is still the only member of New Jersey’s congressional delegation to have joined public calls for President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race. After the Democratic caucus held closed-door meetings in Washington Tuesday, many members seem to be maintaining their support for the president.
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