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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “If I’m a Republican running in New Jersey, I’d be highly optimistic. I’d be working hard. I would be using this momentum to raise money. Voter enthusiasm on the Republican side couldn’t be higher right now.” – NJGOP Chairman Hugin
TOP STORY: Ciattarelli Unperturbed by Spadea’s Radio Play
Governor Murphy is heading to Germany to tout the state, according to the Bergen Record.
Senator Menendez’s fate is now in the jury’s hands, according to NJ.com.
The state dropped 6 spots in CNBC’s business ranking, according to ROI-NJ.
The Jersey Shore rental market is seeing cancellations, dropped prices, and vacant weeks, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Atlantic County Air Show was cancelled, according to Downbeach.
The state comptroller wants funds withheld from Union County over ‘illegal’ pay to top officials, according to NJ Monitor.
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
In Camden, the city is going after those who pile trash at curbs, according to TAPinto.
In Clifton, ON3 asked for a zoning change to allow residential buildings, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Cranford, the zoning board denied a townhouse development application, according to TAPinto.
In Glassboro, residents are ‘on edge’ over Route 322, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
In Harrington Park, a cop says he was wrongly suspended, according to the Bergen Record.
In Hoboken, the council voted down the budget, according to Hudson County View.
In Lawnside, the Historical Society received a grant to digitize archives, according to Philadelphia Inquirer.
In Marlboro, residents are fighting a warehouse and storage buildings plan, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Newark, the police union president criticized the city’s anti-violence office, according to NJ Spotlight.
In Parsippany, neighbors pushed back against a warehouse plan, according to the Daily Record. The mayor vowed to improve traffic safety, according to the Bergen Record.
In Plainfield, a former employee claims she was secretly filmed by a supervisor, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Princeton, ICE conducted a raid, according to PlanetPrinceton.
In Red Bank, a sewage spill lead to a warning about the Navesink River, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Roselle, the police chief was fired, according to NJ101.5
In Springfield, a proposed ordinance would update penalties for tree removal, according to TAPinto.
In West Orange, residents don’t want a garbage cart system switch, according to TAPinto.
ICYMI: In Parsippany, Musella kicked off mayoral campaign; in Dover, bumpy transition; in Newark, Onyema won West Ward Dem chairmanship
AROUND THE WEB:
N.J. not doing enough to protect this prehistoric-looking fish, advocate says
Kurt Bresswein, For lehighvalleylive.com
- Considered endangered across most of its habitat, the Atlantic sturgeon has been recorded to reach up to 14 feet in length and 60 years in age. That’s only if an abundance of threats don’t wipe them out first.
‘Did you know this?’ Surprising statistics on everyday life under Biden vs. Trump
Kevin Manahan, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
- In almost every measure, life in the four years under President Joe Biden has been better than the four years under former president Donald Trump, according to author and ex-Republican official David Frum, who posted a string of statistics on Twitter on Thursday to support his case.
Sherrill explains her gutsy move on Biden | Moran
Tom Moran, Star-Ledger Editorial Board
- Rep. Mikie Sherrill has done it again. While other Democrats dither at the water’s edge wondering if the water is too cold, Sherrill just jumped in, becoming the first major figure in New Jersey to call on Joe Biden to quit his disastrous campaign.
America hates Trump and Biden. But worse, why are we so unhappy? | Mike Kelly
Mike Kelly, NorthJersey.com
- We are measuring much about America right now. Who’s leading the presidential race? Is inflation cooling? How much has the U.S. Supreme Court changed life in America? Those are just a few of the political, economic and social calculations that have become part of our daily news diet.
Two North Jersey officials travel to Israel with group, ask President Biden to help
Marsha A. Stoltz, NorthJersey.com
- Two North Jersey mayors are among 13 urging President Joe Biden to adopt a multi-step program to support Israel following a week-long trip there earlier this month. Teaneck Mayor Michael Pagan and former Livingston Mayor Shawn Klein, now a councilman, were part of the Mayors Solidarity Mission organized by the Combat Antisemitism Movement that traveled to Israel from June 3 to June 11.
New citizens sworn in as part of the Passaic County New Citizens Program: Photos
Chris Pedota
- Originally from Syria, Asian Ahmad (far left) and his sister Racha of Wayne joined twenty six new citizens that were sworn in as part of the Passaic County New Citizens Program. The ceremony took place in the Passaic County Commissioners Meeting Room in Paterson.
CAPS to critics: We’re building a better College Achieve school system | Opinion
Dale Caldwell, Brian Taylor, Michael Piscal, and Dave Hespe
- College Achieve Public Schools was founded on a simple but revolutionary belief: that every child — regardless of ZIP code or background — has the potential to excel in and graduate from top universities.
What are the options if Biden steps aside — and if he doesn’t?
Benjamin J. Hulac, NJ Spotlight
- In the wake of a calamitous televised debate before more than 51 million viewers, President Joe Biden is taking daily criticism about his decision to stay in the presidential race. With Election Day four months out, some Democrats, including Rep. Mikie Sherrill, want Biden to step aside.
Up to two new offshore wind projects are proposed for NJ
Wayne Parry, Associated Press
- A partnership that proposed an offshore wind farm in New Jersey last year but was not selected by state utility regulators to move forward with it is trying again. Community Offshore Wind said Thursday it had submitted a bid a day earlier to build a wind farm off the state’s southern coast. It would generate 1.3 gigawatts of electricity, or enough to power 500,000 homes.
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Good morning, New Jersey! It’s time for your daily dose of insider information with Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing for July 12, 2024.
Today’s briefing covers a wide range of topics, from politics to business to entertainment. Let’s start with the latest political news:
– Governor Murphy is set to announce a new initiative aimed at improving public transportation in the state. The plan includes increased funding for infrastructure improvements and new incentives for businesses to encourage employees to use public transportation.
– In other political news, Senator Booker is expected to introduce a bill aimed at reducing carbon emissions in the state. The bill would set new emissions targets for businesses and provide incentives for companies that meet or exceed those targets.
Moving on to business news:
– A new report shows that New Jersey’s economy is continuing to grow, with unemployment reaching record lows and new businesses opening at a rapid pace. This is great news for the state’s residents and businesses alike.
– In the tech sector, several New Jersey-based startups have received funding from venture capital firms, signaling a growing interest in the state’s tech industry. This bodes well for the future of innovation and entrepreneurship in New Jersey.
And finally, in entertainment news:
– Several popular musicians are set to perform in New Jersey this summer, including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Drake. Tickets are selling fast, so be sure to grab yours before they sell out!
That’s all for today’s Morning Intelligence Briefing. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day, and have a great day, New Jersey!
