Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “It’s early as the votes are still being counted but it certainly looks like not having a county line shakes things up, especially in the less high-profile races where the county line matters the most.” – Julia Sass Rubin
TOP STORY: GOP Seethes over Media Blaming Trump
The NJDOH advised residents of a confirmed measles case and urged individuals to stay up to date on vaccinations.
Governor Murphy defended signing legislation that gutted OPRA, calling it the ‘right place to land’, according to the Bergen Record.
Prosecutors are setting the stage for star witnesses in the Menendez trial, according to Politico NJ. Jurors heard about a deal to ‘kill all investigation’, according to NJ Monitor. Prosecutors seek to underline Menendez’s ties to Egyptian officials, according to NJ Spotlight. Former AG Grewal took the stand, according to NJ Spotlight.
A report says that brutal attacks and beatings of NJ inmates weren’t investigated amid a ‘code of silence’, according to NJ.com.
Giant venomous spiders won’t parachute into the state this summer, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
A dispute over mail-in-ballots in Atlantic County is delaying primary results, according to NJ101.5.
Morris County mayors will debate housing and developer tax breaks at a forum, according to the Daily Record.
Ocean County home prices are up to nearly $600k average, according to the Asbury Park Press.
The College of NJ picked a new president, according to NJ.com.
ICYMI: Murphy’s approval rating 46%; Gottheimer touted high-speed internet; thousands gathered for Trump rally, Van Drew welcomed Trump, who said ‘we’re going to win’ NJ, will ‘shut down deadly sanctuary cities‘ made endorsement of Serrano Glassner; Fulop celebrates reservoir trail
The primary results show the strength of the state’s political machines, according to NJ Spotlight. A deeper dive suggests the absence of the county line made a difference, according to NJ Spotlight.
Rep. Kim feels well-prepared to run against GOP nominee Curtis Bashaw in the general election, according to NJ Globe.
Passaic County Democrats celebrated their primary election victories.
32 independent candidates filed to run for House seats, according to NJ Globe.
Advocates say the ‘uncommitted’ vote tally marks shows growing unrest over President Biden’s Gaza policy, according to NJ Spotlight.
ICYMI: Dems welcome showdown with MAGA; GOP seething at media for blaming Trump; in CD3, Mohan won GOP primary to face off against Conaway; primary featured collisions; Kim emerged victorious; Bashaw won the GOP Senate primary, with national implications; Passaic key test for party organizations, Adamo won; Menendez prevailed; potential Menendez replacement names; Crispi wants Trump GOP loyalty pledge; Bashaw says Kim ‘not a strong candidate‘; key races to watch; Baraka clear choice for guv for Newark; Kim teamed up w/ Altman; Mastrangelo back on team; Passaic candidates clash as time tick down; Trump endorsement spices up GOP Senate primary; Durr looks to recapture magic; in CD3, Dems debated; Crispi’s star rising; Dem Senate candidates debated; Ocean GOP backing Bashaw; Sherrill took aggressive approach to Trump rally; in CD10, contenders filed to run; CD10 names, Armstead collecting signatures; Vainieri endorsed Guy for HCDO chair; Fulop held town hall; Glassner looking to pull Bashaw into fight; as Passaic intensifies, Speziale endorsed by Fulop; Murphy addressed campus unrest; Malinowski eying chair of Hunterdon Dems; Fulop launching down-ballot effort
Colonel Callahan discusses improving diversity in the state police with Steve Adubato (video).
Critics slammed Governor Murphy for signing the OPRA bill, according to NJ Monitor.
Legislation on library book selection cleared a Assembly panel, according to NJ Monitor.
Lawmakers are looking to require salary ranges in job postings, according to MyCentralJersey.
ICYMI: NJSBA president condemned judge’s remarks; Senate passed OPRA legislation, boos and jeers greeted vote
In Jersey City, Mayor Fulop appointed Laura Tacuri as the city’s new tax assessor.
In Cape May, a new library was finished, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Florham Park, former Mayor Tinari published a book, according to NJ Hills.
In Hoboken, the council approved the formation of a committee to investigate the ‘Pellegrini memo’ leak, according to Hudson County View.
In Kenilworth, a new community notification system was implemented, according to TAPinto.
In Lopatcong, the mayor says not to listen to ‘internet idiots’ regarding the new administrator, according to TAPinto.
In Newark, Onyema consolidated power in the West Ward, according to TAPinto.
In Ocean City, a teen was arrested in the Memorial Day weekend boardwalk stabbing incident, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
In Parsippany, Councilman Musella was honored with the ‘America’s Future Award’, according to TAPinto.
In Peapack-Gladstone, the budget will raise taxes, according to NJ Hills.
In Piscataway, progressives made inroads in the primary, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Plainfield, Mayor Mapp will run for a fourth term, according to TAPinto.
In Pompton Lakes, wastewater constraints could end the push for redevelopment, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Roxbury, a massive warehouse plan faces pushback from the town, according to the Daily Record.
In Somerville, the future is uncertain for businesses and residents after a fire, according to MyCentralJersey.
In South Brunswick, a Hindu temple is eying expansion, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Trenton, the city unveiled plans to upgrade 26 parks, according to the Trentonian. North Ward Councilwoman Williams will run for re-election, according to the Trentonian.
ICYMI: In Bloomfield, Mundell prevailed; in Perth Amboy, Caba prevailed; in White, warehouse five-year fight over; in Paterson, Mendez declared victory; Velez won; Abdelaziz won; in Montclair, Baskerville won mayoralty; in Orange, Mayor Warren secured re-election; in Irvington, Vauss’ allies swept; guide to municipal elections; in Annandale, ongoing book battle; in New Brunswick, freedom of press case may go to state SC; in Roxbury, BOE decision to rescind transgender protections
AROUND THE WEB:
‘He saved the whole plane’: Manchester D-Day vet meets daughter of his ‘dynamite’ pilot
Jerry Carino, Asbury Park Press
- Last year around this time of year, Manchester resident Kenneth Karen broke out his scrapbook for an Asbury Park Press reporter and recounted the perils of “Miss Mary.” The twin-engine bomber flew 73 missions in the European theater during World War II, including one the morning of D-Day.
Republicans in NJ pick gay, pro-choice Senate candidate. Can they finally win?
Associated Press
- South Jersey developer Curtis Bashaw’s Senate nomination over Donald Trump’s preferred candidate in Tuesday’s GOP primary and the possibility that embattled Sen. Bob Menendez’s independent campaign could split Democrats have fueled fresh GOP hopes that they can put a reliably blue New Jersey Senate seat in play this fall.
High school graduation rates for Black boys are improving, but disparities persist
Jessie Gómez, Chalkbeat Newark
- Black boys consistently have the lowest high school graduation rates among all race and gender groups, a disparity that could be improved with more government investments, a new study looking at Newark Public Schools and more than a dozen other districts found.
NJ had poor air quality, orange skies last June. Will wildfire smoke return in 2024?
Scott Fallon, NorthJersey.com
- The first sign of trouble blew into New Jersey last year as a benign spectacle. Smoke from raging wildfires in Canada lingered high in the atmosphere over the Garden State for a few days in late May, allowing for few stunning sunrises and sunsets in a grainy sky. Then, a few weeks later, wildfires erupted closer to the East Coast in Quebec, and a perfect set of weather conditions sent a record amount of smoke billowing into New Jersey for three days, creating a serious public health threat.
It’s time for the Jersey City school board to prioritize progress over politics | Opinion
Miriam Tawfiles
- As a former student trustee on the Jersey City Board of Education, I’ve had a unique vantage point, witnessing both the promise and the pitfalls of educational governance. It’s a perspective that underscores a simple yet profound truth: the duty of the board should be to prioritize the needs of students above all else.
‘Choice’ really was on some N.J. ballots | Editorial
South Jersey Times Editorial Board
- You can’t win it, if you’re not in it. If that sounds too much like an old ad campaign to compel people to spend money on lottery tickets, so be it.
Curtis Bashaw’s road to victory in GOP Senate primary
Ted Goldberg, NJ Spotlight
- Shortly after delivering his victory speech Tuesday night in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, Cape May businessman Curtis Bashaw noted that he drove 52,000 miles since mid-January while campaigning statewide.
Why is MTG screaming at Dr. Fauci? Can we ever debate with civility again? | Mike Kelly
Mike Kelly, NorthJersey.com
- Maybe it was inevitable that Dr. Anthony Fauci would face some tough questions when he stepped before a House committee this week trying to assess the COVID-19 crisis that killed more than a million Americans. But what emerged in an especially telling moment on Capitol Hill was not so much a measured inquiry with insightful answers but a verbal beat-down that seemed better suited to the “mean girls” table at a middle school cafeteria.
A Kelce guide to a better Margate | Down the Shore
Amy S. Rosenberg, Philadelphia Inquirer
- As a resident of Ventnor, I’m always OK with dunking on Margate. For me, it’s too many people, too much traffic, too much posturing. My husband literally refuses to set foot in Margate during the summer! You think the Ocean City boardwalk was chaotic, check out Atlantic Avenue near the Greenhouse on a summer weekend.
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Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing for June 7, 2024
Insider NJ is a leading source of news and analysis on New Jersey politics and policy. Their daily Morning Intelligence Briefing provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in the state, as well as insights into what to expect in the coming days.
In today’s briefing for June 7, 2024, Insider NJ covers a range of important topics that are shaping the political landscape in New Jersey. One key issue highlighted in the briefing is the upcoming gubernatorial election, which is set to take place later this year. The briefing provides readers with an analysis of the current state of the race, including the leading candidates and their respective platforms.
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Overall, Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing for June 7, 2024 is a must-read for anyone interested in staying informed about the latest developments in New Jersey politics. With its comprehensive coverage and insightful analysis, the briefing provides readers with a valuable resource for understanding the issues that are shaping the state’s future.
