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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “I think I’d be lying to you if I said that President Trump’s endorsement didn’t have any effect.” – Senator Testa, who’s chairing GOP Senate candidate Bashaw’s campaign, on Trump’s endorsement of Serrano Glassner
TOP STORY: All on the Line: InsiderNJ’s June 4th Races to Watch
Makeovers are on tap for many boardwalks in the state, according to NJ Spotlight.
The NJOHSP launched the ‘Secure The Shore’ seasonal campaign.
Governor Murphy downplayed reports of a chaotic weekend at the Shore, according to NJ.com.
The court approved Cape Regional Health joining Cooper University Health Care.
Nurses are threatening to strike at 3 hospitals over staffing ratios, according to the Bergen Record.
The fight over a Turnpike widening project continued with a rally and forum, according to NJ.com.
Meadowlands towns say American Dream owes them at least $13M, according to the Bergen Record.
Rep. Gottheimer touted high-speed internet service in Sussex County.
ICYMI: 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
There are several key races to watch in next week’s primary election.
A FDU poll finds Mayor Baraka is the clear choice of Newark voters in next year’s gubernatorial primary.
More than the Senate seat is at stake in the primary, according to the Bergen Record.
The GOP primary pits Trump’s power against the county line, according to the Bergen Record.
In CD7, Senate candidate Rep. Kim teamed up with Sue Altman.
In CD9, Rep. Pascrell sees a primary challenge from Mayor Khairullah, highlighting their stances on Gaza, according to the Gothamist.
In CD10, the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council endorsed McIver.
Former Passaic County Sheriff Speziale slammed rival Chief Adamo over a Facebook post ‘like’; Adam slammed Speziale over Paterson crime statistics.
ICYMI: 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
In Randolph, Denise Thornton was appointed to the council.
In Bridgewater, the town mulling ‘another tool’ to combat car thefts, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Clinton Township, Hunterdon County sold a transfer station, according to TAPinto.
In East Brunswick, the ice arena groundbreaking is expected in the fall, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Edison, the council approved funding for two development projects, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Flemington, the ordinance on fencing regulations was improved, according to TAPinto.
In Hackensack, the city is considering affordable senior housing, according to TAPinto.
In Harding, the BOE seeks input on putting security officers in schools, according to NJ Hills.
In Jersey City, the BOE president cleared the audience completely after a woman refused removal, according to Hudson County View.
In Linden, the mayor and schools were hit with a lawsuit alleging anti-Semitism, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Montclair, an ex-councilman answered questions about his campaign finances, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Newark, a study finds a ‘gold mine’ of city-owned land could benefit the public, according to TAPinto.
In Ocean City, the administrator defended the red tag of the Seaside condos, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Paterson, drugs and squatting has overtaken a playground, according to Paterson Press.
In Peapack-Gladstone, the feds told the town to stop using drones on geese, according to NJ Hills.
In Prospect Park, the town is the first in the nation to leverage a AI virtual agent on their phone system, according to TAPinto.
In Raritan Borough, a new councilperson was sworn-in, according to TAPinto.
In Raritan Township, a warehouse on Route 202 was approved, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Readington, the budget cap bank was authorized, according to NJ Hills.
In Seaside Heights, there’s a boardwalk curfew for minors, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In South Plainfield, homeowners are suing over extensive flood damage, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Toms River, the bitter GOP primary is a test for the controversial mayor, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Vineland, a recreation center is under pressure as more kids use it, according to Burlington County Times.
In West Deptford, veterans are front and center with an apartments proposal, according to the Daily Journal.
In Wildwood, the Cape May prosecutor says the town acted correctly in shutting down the boardwalk over the weekend, according to the Press of Atlantic City. The mayor blamed ‘punk juveniles’ for the issues, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
ICYMI: 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:
Danish firm pays New Jersey $125M over wind farm withdrawal
Nikita Biryukov, NJ Monitor
- New Jersey will receive $125 million as part of a settlement over Ørsted’s withdrawal from two offshore wind farms last year, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Tuesday, an amount that is less than half of what Murphy once said the company was required to pay the state. The settlement funds paid by the Danish wind giant over its pullout from Ocean Wind 1 and 2, two 1,100 megawatt wind farms off New Jersey’s Coast, will be used to fund wind development and other renewable energy programs, the governor’s office said. But at least one Democratic lawmaker said the money should be sent back to New Jersey ratepayers as a matter of policy.
Morristown LWV elects new leaders, and honors NAACP president, local media and Drew students
League of Women Voters of the Morristown Area
- The League of Women Voters of the Morristown Area were honored this month to present the “Friends of the League” award to Vanessa Brown, president of the Morris County Branch of the NAACP; the New Jersey Hills Media Group, represented by Liz Parker, executive editor; and five outstanding Drew University students who partnered with League members on Energizing Young Voters in Morris County schools.
Jersey City Summit conveniently forgets about workers and worker issues | Opinion
Mike Hellstrom
- I think the poet Maya Angelou said it best: “When people show you who they are, believe them.”
Bust up Ticketmaster, America’s greatest gouger | Editorial
Star-Ledger Editorial Board
- Scoring Bruce Springsteen tickets at a fair cost isn’t exactly on everyone’s list of public policy priorities, but when you are able to obtain ducats from only one source – and that source demands a price that will reduce your kids’ inheritance by half – you want someone to look into it.
Let’s take a page from France’s book and combat ‘shrinkflation’ | Quigley
Joan Quigley, For The Jersey Journal
- Not only is grocery shopping more expensive than it used to be, but you probably need to shop more frequently these days. Your family isn’t growing and no one seems to be eating more, but you find yourself running short more often. And you wonder why. There’s a reason with a fancy name – shrinkflation.
The federal funding that lawmakers brought to New Jersey
Benjamin J. Hulac, NJ Spotlight
- In March, after Congress passed legislation to fund the government, Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) touted money in the bill bound for his congressional district, like $1.15 million for new police cruisers, among other items, headed to the Manchester Police Department. At a public event in late April, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12th) talked up the federal money she had obtained, about $4.1 million, for upgrades to the Trenton-Mercer Airport.
Michael W. Klein, NJ Spotlight
- “Thank you!” With those two words, Carl Golden, Gov. Christine Todd Whitman’s director of communications, could end any press conference. He shouted his “thanks” and prevented the press corps’ questions from spinning off the day’s topic and kept every governor’s event on message.
Zombie speeding ticket from 1991 stops man from renewing driver’s license. What happened?
Karin Price Mueller, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
- There are lots of reasons someone may have their driver’s license suspended or revoked. Too many points from speeding and other violations. A DUI conviction. Operating a vehicle without insurance.
Only question left on climate change: Should we spend money to fix present — or prepare for future?
Tom Bergeron, roi-nj.com
- In nearly four decades of working as an environmental engineer, someone who has had numerous roles involved in the creation of environmentally sound projects and the restoration of projects that have been ravished by the environment, Joe Seebode seemingly has seen it all.
New Jersey Beaches Banning Tents and Canopies is a Good Thing
Chelsea Corrine, NJ1015
- My favorite beach on the Jersey Shore finally took the plunge and announced that it would be banning tents and canopies from swimming beaches. This recent announcement filled me with glee. Over the past month or so, Brick Beach and Wilwood have also announced the banning of tents and canopies.
Restricted parking reduces NJ Transit ridership and causes financial problems. Here’s why
Jack R. Stovkis, Special to the USA TODAY Network
- Regarding “NJ Transit consulting team is looking to transform the agency. And cut $600M,” NorthJersey.com, May 7: I read your article about NJ Transit’s huge financial problems and the hiring consultants to study how to create a “comprehensive transit system.” As a New Jersey licensed urban planner who studied transportation (and former HUD Assistant Secretary), the underlying problems are obvious to me.
Offshore wind does not kill whales, President Trump. It’s a viable energy alternative
Joshua Henne, Special to USA TODAY Network
- Over Mother’s Day weekend, Donald Trump held a rally in Wildwood, New Jersey — 159 miles south of the Manhattan courtroom where he’s facing 34 felony charges for faking business records to conceal a hush-money payment to a porn actress and 45 miles south of where his five failed Atlantic City hotels and casinos resulted in thousands of job losses and put dozens of local contractors out of business when he failed to pay bills.
Unity Park food lines signal trouble for Trenton
LA Parker, The Trentonian
- As Unity Park swelled Friday afternoon with hundreds of residents queued for another food distribution effort by local church Casa de Dios, reality gained focus. Trenton, a sanctuary city jam-packed with almost 100,000 residents if numbers include an estimated 10,000 undocumented residents, lists in serious upheaval with many newcomers unemployed and likely not counted as part of the 28-percent poverty rate.
Trenton shooting and fight at Regal lounge remind what priorities should be
LA Parker, The Trentonian
- If nothing good happens after midnight then 2 a.m. sounds like an incredibly bad time to be out and about in Trenton. Police said a pair of shootings Sunday left one person dead and two others injured during a wild incident outside Regal 1 Lounge in the 500 block of North Clinton Ave. The early-morning event included an alleged street fight of more than 200 brawlers.
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Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing for May 29, 2024
Insider NJ is a leading source of political news and analysis in New Jersey, providing readers with up-to-date information on the latest developments in state politics. Their Morning Intelligence Briefing is a daily newsletter that delivers essential news and insights to subscribers, helping them stay informed and ahead of the curve.
On May 29, 2024, Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing covered a range of important topics that are shaping the political landscape in New Jersey. One key highlight was the upcoming gubernatorial election, with candidates from both major parties ramping up their campaigns and making their case to voters. The newsletter provided updates on the latest polling data, campaign events, and key issues that are driving the race.
In addition to the gubernatorial election, Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing also covered other important news stories, including updates on legislative initiatives, court rulings, and local government developments. Subscribers were informed about new bills being introduced in the state legislature, important court decisions that could impact policy, and updates on key local races.
The newsletter also featured analysis and commentary from Insider NJ’s team of political experts, providing readers with valuable insights into the implications of current events and trends. Subscribers gained a deeper understanding of the political dynamics at play in New Jersey and how they could impact the state’s future.
Overall, Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing for May 29, 2024 provided readers with a comprehensive overview of the latest political news and developments in New Jersey. By delivering timely and insightful information, the newsletter helps subscribers stay informed and engaged in the political process, ensuring they are well-prepared to make informed decisions at the ballot box.
