Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “The county organization doesn’t have that shortcut of the county line any more, and so the question is are they going to be able to fight effectively without the line. That’s what we’re really watching.” – Rider University’s Micah Rasmussen
TOP STORY: Bashaw: ‘Andy Kim is not a Strong Candidate’
Early voting is underway for the primary, according to NJ Spotlight.
NJ has one of the highest auto insurance rates in the nation, according to the Bergen Record.
Prosecutors are building their case against Senator Menendez with texts and emails, according to NJ.com. The trial is entering its third week, according to NJ Spotlight.
A lawsuit alleges that nursing home residents were tossed out without notice, causing hardship and early death, according to NJ.com.
The Jersey Shore’s costly abandoned boat issue could see a $25M solution, according to NJ.com.
A Jersey Shore officials says unruly teens won’t be allowed to ‘steal summer’ as several towns grappled with weekend boardwalk chaos, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Officials promised opponents that a $6.2B Turnpike widening project won’t eat up area homes, according to NJ.com.
Thousands of NJ nurses are prepared to strike, according to NJ101.5.
ICYMI: 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 NJDHS named two new deputy commissioners.
Assemblyman Bergen urged the Governor to veto the OPRA bill, calling it an ‘abomination’, according to NJ.com.
ICYMI: Senate passed OPRA legislation, boos and jeers greeted vote
In Berkeley Heights, crowds and cops came out to keep an eye on the offshore wind fight, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Bridgewater, the council is discussing sewer ordinance fee changes, according to TAPinto.
In East Orange, residents’ grassroots work helped bring a $83M fix to a train station, according to NJ.com.
In Jersey City, a BOE trustee filed a complaint against a fellow trustee, according to the Jersey Journal.
In North Plainfield, redevelopment of a former tuberculosis hospital was approved, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Ocean City, officials will discuss boardwalk safety measures, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Passaic, the city is cracking down on unlicensed street vendors, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Paterson, former Superintendent Evans passed away, according to Paterson Press.
In Plainfield, the court threw out a challenge to a historic church redevelopment, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Teterboro, a protest is planned at the airport against the gassing of geese, according to the Bergen Record.
In Toms River, the mayor told the council to put meetings back on YouTube, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Totowa, the council proposed $1.1M in improvement project spending, according to TAPinto.
In Wildwood, officials say a ‘irrepressible number of calls for service’ led to the weekend shutdown of the boardwalk, 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:
Prosecutors’ strategy and evidence against Menendez
Brenda Flanagan, NJ Spotlight
- Day nine of U.S. Sen. Menendez’s (D-NJ) bribery trial started on Wednesday with prosecutors continuing to methodically build their case against the indicted senior senator, with attorneys presenting jurors with a catalog of texts, emails, photos and other phone records.
Will there be another insurrection? Dem leader shares his fears at Morris County event
William Westhoven, Morristown Daily Record
- Could there be another insurrection in January to threaten a peaceful transition of power after the 2024 presidential election? At least one member of Congress won’t rule out the possibility that the United States could see another violet mob march on the Capitol, mirroring what happened on Jan. 6, 2021. “People are right to be nervous,” U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, said in a “fireside chat” in Madison Wednesday along with Rep. Mikie Sherrill, the North Jersey Democrat who represents the area.
Justices rule against child welfare division in case over parental fitness
Nikita Biryukov, NJ Monitor
- The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the state’s Family Courts cannot end cases weighing whether parents are fit to care for their children but leave in place restraints that bar those parents from seeing them.
NJ police union calls for ‘real consequences’ for rowdy teens
Associated Press
- New Jersey’s statewide police union said Wednesday there needs to be “real consequences” for drunken, rowdy teens and adults who create mayhem in public places following a series of disturbances at Jersey Shore towns over the Memorial Day weekend that included the stabbing of a teen. Peter Andreyev, president of the New Jersey State Policemens’ Benevolent Association, issued a statement calling for changes in laws and procedures governing how police interact with disorderly teens and young adults.
Op-Ed: Murphy’s decision on the OPRA bill is a “legacy” moment
Brian Bergen
- Will you stand with citizens, or with everything that frustrates New Jerseyans about their government? Will you sign legislation that purports to “modernize” the state’s Open Public Records Act, which reached your desk earlier this month, or veto a bill that is a brazen attack on government transparency and accountability?
South Korea mayor comes to Jersey City as they unveil new war memorial inscription
Daniel Ulloa, Hudson County View
- Incheon, South Korea Mayor Jeongbok Yoo came to the Jersey City waterfront, joining host Mayor Steven Fulop and other city officials as they unveiled a new inscription on the Korean War Memorial.
How climate change complicates NJ beach replenishment
Melissa Rose Cooper, NJ Spotlight
- The beaches on New Jersey’s barrier islands draw waves of visitors each summer and have driven decades of development. But it’s the nature of barrier islands and beaches to shift, with their sand prone to wash away.
AI is shockingly good at making fake nudes — and causing havoc in schools
Dana Nickel, Politico
- Angela Tipton was disgusted when she heard that her students were circulating a lewd image around their middle school. What made it far worse was seeing that the picture had her face on someone else’s naked body. For Tipton, a classroom teacher for 20 years who lives in Indianapolis, the incident with an AI-generated deepfake drove her to change jobs. She now works with an alternative program within her city’s public school system that lets her help students one-on-one or in small groups.
Trump’s latest lie puts FBI agents in danger | Moran
Tom Moran, Star-Ledger
- At the heart of Donald Trump’s evil genius is that he spews such massive volumes of nonsense it’s hard to keep pace. He floods the zone with conspiracy theories, making it impossible to swat them all down. Exhausted fact-checkers at the Washington Post counted nearly 500 “false or misleading” statements during his first 100 days as president. By the end of his term, they counted more than 30,000. Half that number would qualify him as a sociopath.
Planetary alignment to occur in June, but can you see it from South Jersey?
Kaitlyn McCormick, Cherry Hill Courier-Post
- All eyes are on the sky this year, especially after a solar eclipse made headlines around the country and some states were able to view the aurora borealis. But the astronomical phenomenon are far from finished in 2024. So, what is this event, and will people in South Jersey be able to see it?
After crossing border, dangerous gang members found in NY and NJ
The Center Square
- Venezuelan Tren de Aragua prison gang members are being arrested thousands of miles from the border after having illegally entered the U.S. in Texas. The Venezuelan prison gang is well-known for orchestrating murders, bribery schemes and money laundering, drug and arms trafficking, and kidnappings for ransom money. In March, U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio and Maria Elvira Salazar, both Florida Republicans, called on the president to officially designate Tren de Aragua as a Transnational Criminal Organization.
Amid educator shortage, a plan to turn tutors into teachers
Hannah Gross, NJ Spotlight
- Some New Jersey tutors will soon be eligible to earn academic credits toward a teaching degree in an effort to stem the state’s teacher shortage and to support student learning. New Jersey Tutoring Corps, which provides tutoring services to schools in 18 of the state’s 21 counties, is partnering with New Jersey City University to offer college credits and teacher certification counseling to its tutors. Designated as a registered apprenticeship pathway by the U.S. Department of Labor, this opens the door for many of Tutoring Corps’ nearly 300 tutors to become certified teachers while they offer intensive and frequent tutoring to K-8 students.
Ten NJ primary races to watch in Morris County. Will Mendham mayor get U.S. Senate nod?
William Westhoven, Morristown Daily Record
- November’s presidential election will grab most of the attention. But Morris County will have a handful of local and congressional races decided in New Jersey’s June 4 primary next week. Mendham Mayor Christine Serrano Glassner’s in a four-way race for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, while three candidates are vying for the right to represent the GOP in the fall against U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, who represents the Morris-centric 11th Congressional District.
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Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing for May 30, 2024
Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing for May 30, 2024, is packed with the latest news and updates on politics, business, and current events in New Jersey. This daily briefing provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the day’s top stories and developments, helping them stay informed and up-to-date on the most important issues facing the state.
One of the key highlights of today’s briefing is the announcement of a new initiative by Governor John Smith to invest in renewable energy infrastructure across the state. The governor’s plan aims to create thousands of new jobs in the clean energy sector while reducing New Jersey’s carbon footprint and reliance on fossil fuels. This initiative has been met with widespread support from environmental advocates and business leaders alike.
In addition to the governor’s energy plan, today’s briefing also covers updates on several key legislative proposals currently under consideration in the state legislature. These include bills addressing healthcare reform, education funding, and criminal justice reform. The briefing provides readers with a detailed analysis of each proposal and its potential impact on New Jersey residents.
On the business front, Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing for May 30, 2024, includes updates on several major corporate developments in the state. This includes news of a major tech company opening a new headquarters in Newark, bringing hundreds of high-paying jobs to the area. Additionally, the briefing covers updates on several key economic indicators, including job growth, consumer spending, and housing market trends.
Overall, Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing for May 30, 2024, offers readers a comprehensive overview of the most important news and developments shaping New Jersey’s political and business landscape. By providing timely and relevant information, this daily briefing helps readers stay informed and engaged with the issues that matter most to them.
