Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 2/10/2025
Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “I think that the Republicans, as far as I was concerned, bickered a little bit too much, but the substance was good.” – NJGOP Chair Hugin on the GOP gubernatorial primary debate
TOP STORY: Mendham Mayor Going to Washington
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Governor Murphy clarified that he isn’t housing an illegal immigrant after his comments sparked a firestorm, according to NJ.com.
Gubernatorial candidates headlined the Chamber’s Walk To Washington train, according to NJ Spotlight. Two candidates – Fulop and Durr – skipped the train, according to Politico NJ. Gubernatorial candidates participated in a forum, with lots of questions and interesting answers, according to ROI-NJ.
The state joined a multi-state lawsuit against DOGE’s access to the Treasury’s central payment system. The joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s ‘federal worker buyout’ plan.
NJGOP Chairman Hugin discusses Trump and the gubernatorial election, according to NJ Spotlight.
A report says the Port Authority can absorb NYC congestion pricing losses, according to NJ.com.
New evidence was allowed in a Jersey Shore pollution case, according to NJ.com.
A woman was awarded $12.9M after NJ State police mistook a stroke for intoxication, according to NJ.com.
Rutgers agreed to a $1.2M settlement in a campus cop’s explosive lawsuit, according to NJ.com.
Passaic County historian Ed Smyke passed away, according to NorthJersey.com.
Amid ICE raids and threats, NJ representatives are split on immigration protection legislation, according to NJ Monitor.
Rep. Pallone wants more answers about the status of federal funding, according to MyCentralJersey.
ICYMI: Following sentencing Menendez appears to pitch pardon; Murphy delivered SOS address, mentioned ‘elephant not in the room‘, laid out priorities including removing cellphones from classroom
Rep. Sherrill won the backing of the Hunterdon County Democrats following a runoff with Mayor Baraka. Five candidates competed in the convention, the first in the state for the Democratic gubernatorial primary, according to NJ Globe.
In the gubernatorial race, Republicans want to focus on immigration, according to Politico NJ.
Bill Spadea says he hasn’t ruled out a two-term governorship if he wins, according to NJ Globe.
Atlantic County officials endorsed former Senate President Sweeney for Governor, according to NJ Globe.
Cape May Republicans backed Jack Ciattarelli for Governor, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
Salem County Surrogate Burke won’t seek re-election, according to NJ Globe.
Passaic County Democrats tapped Mike Ramaglia and Christina Schratz as their commission candidates, according to NJ Globe.
RNC Chair Whatley is coming to Morris County.
Former Rep. Malinowski outlined five ways Democrats can push back against Trump, according to NJ.com.
In LD11, two Republicans emerged to run for Assembly, according to NJ Globe.
In LD31, Assemblywoman Stamato and Bayonne Councilwoman Weimmer will run on Mayor Fulop’s slate.
In LD32, Mayor Bhalla raised over $75k at his Assembly kickoff fundraiser, according to Hudson County View.
In LD36, four Republicans are competing in the primary, according to NJ Globe.
In CD7, another ex-Navy helicopter pilot is running for Congress, according to NJ.com. Summit Councilman Vartan launched his second bid, according to NJ Globe.
ICYMI: Bad blood prevailed in the GOP debate; Dems kicked around issues; Kranjac jumped into GOP guv primary; Bramnick predicted victory; Spiller doubled back to Christie
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The state approved some charter school expansions while denying others, according to NJ Spotlight.
The NJBIA opposes packing stewardship legislation.
ICYMI: Coughlin announced committee leadership changes; Curtis behind farmland push; Scutari announced committee leadership changes
In Atlantic City, the Orange Loop is still morphing a decade later, according to Downbeach.
In Belleville, a controversy ensued after a group of teachers wore ‘Gulf of America’ t-shirts to school, according to NJ.com.
In Clark, the former mayor was sentenced on public corruption charges.
In Egg Harbor, the township committee welcomed a new member, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Hoboken, new five-year EMS and ambulance corps contracts were approved, according to Hudson County View.
In Holmdel, the administrator exited, according to TAPinto.
In Lopatcong, zoning changes opens the door for a cannabis business, according to Lehigh Valley Live.
In Mendham Township, Mayor Serrano Glassner is stepping down to take a post in the Trump Administration.
In Newark, a ICE raid led to more calls for immigrant protections, according to NJ.com.
In Passaic, a pro-immigrant rights march filled downtown, according to NJ.com.
In Phillipsburg, two GOP resignations rocked the town, according to Lehigh Valley Live.
In Rockaway, a school referendum is planned, according to NJ Hills.
In Roxbury, Democrats will field challengers to GOP incumbents, according to TAPinto.
In Springfield, the town is looking into salt storage solutions, according to TAPinto.
In Stafford, the school superintendent returned to work after a DUI, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Toms River, students interviewed astronauts in space, according to NJ Spotlight.
In Winslow, the school district reversed the ban on Eagles gear ahead of yesterday’s Super Bowl, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
In Wyckoff, the tax assessor is suing the town, according to NorthJersey.com.
ICYMI: In Newark, a ICE raid drew outrage from officials.
Insider NJ columnist Andrew Leven ‘The Other America‘
Insider NJ columnist Alan Joel Steinberg ‘Ciattarelli Wrong to Support for Kash Patel as FBI Director‘
Insider NJ reporter John Van Vliet writes ‘The League of Municipalities, the Aesthetics of Power, and Our Civic Destiny‘
AROUND THE WEB:
NJ nonprofits cannot sustain high health care costs. Trenton must act | Opinion
Jennifer M. Coffey, Special to the USA TODAY Network
- As the executive director of a small nonprofit, each year I hold my breath as I open the spreadsheet with the health insurance pricing for the year ahead. I prepare my budget for board approval at the end of the calendar year, but don’t see health insurance rates until February, meaning at the end of the year I have to gaze into a crystal ball and try to predict what the rate hikes will be. It is never a question of if prices will go up, it is only a matter of how big of an increase we’ll be facing.
Adults living with developmental disabilities in New Jersey require more support | Opinion
Steve Setteducati, Special to the USA TODAY Network
- An intellectual or developmental disability, or I/DD, is multifaceted, complex and diverse. No one’s needs are exactly the same. Individuals with I/DD may be quite independent, need moderate support or require complex care. Regardless of the diversity of a disability, those who receive any one of a multitude of diagnoses have one thing in common: They will always need support.
Blue states fear invasion by red-state National Guard troops for deportations
Matt Vasilogambros, NJ Monitor
- There’s an emerging blue-state nightmare: Inspired by President Donald Trump’s call to round up immigrants who are in the country illegally, Republican governors would send their National Guard troops into Democratic-led states without those leaders’ permission. It’s a scenario that was so concerning to Washington state Rep. Sharlett Mena that she introduced legislation that would make uninvited deployments of out-of-state troops illegal. Her bill cleared a committee last week and has the backing of Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson, who pushed for the proposal in his inaugural address last month.
Brett Friedensohn, NJ Hills
- There were lots of laughs but plenty of serious moments as former U.S. Sen. Al Franken talked about his career in politics and comedy, as well as the politics of today, at the Drew Forum at the Mayo Performing Arts Center Monday, Feb. 3.
Democratic gubernatorial candidates answer questions about key issues at Town Hall
Alyssa Lidman, NJ Hills
- Democratic gubernatorial candidates including Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, former Montclair Mayor Sean Spiller, and Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop faced questions about key issues during a forum at County College of Morris on Saturday, Feb. 1.
How NJ athletics will implement Trump transgender order
Dan Alexander, NJ1015
- President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday that immediately bans transgender athletes from participating in girls and women’s sports but the impact on New Jersey athletes is not yet clear. The order, titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” gives federal agencies wide latitude to ensure entities that receive federal funding abide by Title IX in alignment with the Trump administration’s view, which interprets “sex” as the gender someone was assigned at birth.
Grover Cleveland Park Conservancy welcomes new officers, trustees
NJ Hills
- The Grover Cleveland Land Conservancy, a nonprofit which oversees the maintenance of Grover Cleveland Park on Brookside Avenue, elected its new slate of officers and trustees.
200+ orgs, 100 NJ communities step up planning for nation’s 250th birthday
Kmberly Redmond, NJ BIZ
- With about less than two years left before the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, New Jersey is ramping up efforts to help businesses and nonprofits get ready for the July 2026 celebration. RevolutionNJ, a partnership between the New Jersey Historical Commission and nonprofit Crossroads of the American Revolution Association, is offering organizations from all sectors the tools and resources needed to leverage a unique moment in the state’s history.
Talking about ‘Sanctuary cities’ | Chat Box
NJ Spotlight
- On Chat Box, Middletown Mayor Tony Perry, a Republican, and Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora, a Democrat, discuss President Donald Trump’s immigration policies and federal funding to sanctuary cities.
Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- A ‘cybersecurity event’ has disrupted many of the systems and networks this week at Lee Enterprises, the parent company of the Post-Dispatch and dozens of other newspapers, including The Press of Atlantic City, the company’s CEO confirmed Friday night. “We are now focused on determining what information — if any — may have been affected by the situation,” CEO Kevin Mowbray said in an email to company employees. “We are working to complete this investigation as quickly and thoroughly as possible. “We have notified law enforcement of the situation.”
Murphy celebrates “a full week of declining numbers” then says “status quo of lockdown will remain until new cases and fatalities decrease.” So, which of Murphy’s statements is accurate? He said 2 opposite things in a single paragraph of speaking.
He;s “vacationing” at his villa in Italy, while Covid surges and the state is paralyzed by “remote work”…………translation: NO WORK
That is what happens in practicality when they are “suspending their disbelief” (HR Clinton) in real numbers and going on predictive models to make decisions. And then after doing that, they vote with “feelings.”
lmao imagine supporting lockdowns after the largest mass death event in american history and calling that a feeling driven conclusion? maga chuds never fail to disappoint
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Murphy doesn’t want to be the president, he wants to be a state trooper.
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lETS NOT FORGET that during the pandemic Donald Trump sent the MERCY, a fully equipped, COVID prepared Hospital ship to save lives of victims and healthcare workers . But Murphy in his wisdom would rather send Patients back to nursing homes that were ill-equipped to treat these patients so they could die , rather than utilize a life-saving gift and be like NY governor Cuomo, another anti-Trump
tool.
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Gun owners don’t have to talk about guns because they know that they have to come out and vote to protect their constitutional right to bear arms. The Supreme court decision has affirmed that right and somehow our “leaders” haven’t learned how to read.
NJ is one of the most corrupt and racist places to live. There’s “0” accountability for the criminal acts, corruption, and unfair treatment of the people of this state. It starts with our governor who cares less for truth and honesty. Continue to ruin the lives of the citizens of this state.
How about those unintended consequences.
New Jersey mandating that all cars being sold by 2035 be electric is telling us what we can or cannot buy with our own money. There will always be gasoline powered vehicles because of the power produced by internal combustion compared to the power produced by batteries; which is to say the more power the bigger the battery to the point of rediculousness. My thought is that if the state wants fewer gas powered vehicles on the road it should create a mass transit electric powered system that would emphasize convenience for commuters and everyday shoppers. Of course that would mean vehicles weighing tons more because of the size of batteries and that creates a whole other question of where to dispose of them (also for elelectric car batteries), since they are composed of highly toxic materials that can’t be burnt or buried. These are unintended consequences no- one is willing to grapple with until its too late. I think by 2035 th he electric car fantasy will go the same way the offshore wind farm has gone.
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The military serving in the Middle East represents every state in the Union. Those are our sons and daughters, Moms and Dads and yet we are very little to protect them, or REALLY retaliate when they’re attacked. Governor Murphy is the Chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, and past chair of the National Governors Association and yet you never hear him mention about any requests either organization makes to Biden to be more aggressive about protecting our kids in harms way. It’s as though it doesn’t seem to matter to them. No wonder we look so weak to the rest of the world.
Teaneck property taxes pays for the school budget. Teaneck High School students walk out. Is a Hamas military shuffle march property tax bill included?
I’m a conservative and I do believe life begins at conception but the problem is that each mother is responsible for that life and it is in the realm of her mental and physical health that she will either bring it to term or abort it. This should not be a political decision and should not be be dictated by thousand of strangers. The Supreme Court turned it over to the states but it still remains personal for the mother and her family.
I don’t think it should be an “agenda item” for any political party. A state medical society may want to impose a time frame within which an abortion can occur but even that may be subject to the mother’s doctor’s discretion.
I say just quit discussing it and leave it up to the mother a father.
Voting should be based on understanding what’s actually happening and knowing who would make life safer and more livable. The only way to do that is to get both sides of the information remembering there are always two sides to a story. Mainstream media in my area includes the Star Ledger and the Easton Express. If you look at the bylines of the opinions you will find writers from the Washington Post and Bloomberg, both notoriously on the left. Even the political cartoons are a dead giveaway. CNN and CNBC are also left leaning. So what are the options for getting opinions and news from the right? Fortunately cable news has Fox, which is near center, and Newsmax, and NewsNation which are full right. Watching these even just occasionally will show a much broader picture and give the reader more information with which to make an informed voting decision. And remember you DONT have to vote party if you feel there’s a wiser choice.
The governor signed off on having Narcan available in all schools grades 9 through 12. But what about the idea
of having Narcan available in ALL SCHOOLS in New Jersey?
How’s his for an idea? Uncover the identities of the un-elected advisors to Pres. Biden, and publish their names. That way there is actually someone to blame when we lose valuable lives from unanswered attacks by terrorist organizations. We know Biden isn’t making these decisions on his own. My guess is that these advisors will quit the team rather than take the heat for poor decisions, revealing a big weakness in this administration. It might lead to improvements to the decision-making process.
Note to Concealed Carry permit holders: make sure you subscribe to one of the insurance companies that specialize in CCP, ie: US LAW SHIELD. If you ever have to fire your weapon , that has to be the first phone call you make. The second is 911, the third is your family. With so many new permit holders there will probably be an increase in discharges until word gets out that it’s actually unsafe for criminals to be in New Jersey and crime will take a nosedive.
Now unless you have a conviction in your background you can get that CCP and really defend yourself and your family. And more women are applying which is great for family defense. The stats that record gun violence will have to be re-organized into guns used for crime and guns used to prevent crime. A lot of get-always here because sometimes just brandishing a firearm is enough to stop a crime. But it should be reported anyway..
The liability limits for taxi cabs are extreme starting July 1. It was a plan in place through the insurance banking committee and it was abruptly changed with an amendment. The guys are barely making a living today and you’ve increased their insurance. What’s fair is fair and this is not it was an incremental increase, which was fair, and was removed by the governor please refer back to the original plan
Iowa gets it right. What better school security is there than trained, armed teachers with concealed carry permits. You wonder what parents and local government officials when they oppose this idea. Apparently they would rather wait for some demented individual, either a student or maybe an ex student pulls out a handgun of his backpack , or a long gun out of a duffel and starts firing do they can call it in and wait for help to show up. This move would save many lives and I would heartily endorse this idea nationwide. Of course I’m just an average gun owner who believes that our kids are our most valuable asset and need real protection.
The problem with the Line is that there is no vetting process. Whoever pays the most and/or is specifically unqualified and therefore relegated to the status of puppet is who the county bosses support and threaten the committee members to support. My opponent said on-air that he will do whatever they tell him. What kind of leadership is that. I have 8-10 organizations endorsing me to his zero. I have served many statewide for almost 4 years while he has never helped anyone but himself. No-brainer who is qualified, and they know it. That’s why they are getting nasty and vile while I continue to take the high road.
With the mainstream media touting the current president and suddenly discovers he’s been lying to us all about how supportive he is of Israel when it is reported he is receiving BIG donations from Soros and Rockefellers , both proven anti-American donors, to become pro Palestinian and Pro Hamas and Anti Israel by holding up ammunition shipments to Israel. And solidly answering the question of why he never goes directly against Iran. Is the MSM party to this also. How can the general public now know who and what to trust. They warn us how terrible a trump administration will be as if they have totally forgotten how good we had it under Trump. All I can say is put on your big boy pants and tell us how it really is.
Studies show that recreational cannabis is responsible a 10% increase in motor vehicle accident deaths. These studies show that cannabis impairs driving ability and driving while high is common among regular users. Since cannabis is still an illegal drug, insurance companies are within their rights to deny coverage in for an accident ruled a DUI due to cannabis. However a state that approved its recreational use should be held accountable for any and all the consequences of that DUI. States are more interested in the money they make but they should accept the responsibility for having approved the use of recreational cannabis.
Could you please fix your “bay blood spots “ typo. It sounds like a horror movie. Although “baby blood spots” isn’t much better. Maybe there’s a clearer and less distressing turn of phrase for all of our sensitive readers, lol. Please and thank you.
Reclassifying marihuana from CI to any other category will involve Pharmacy because by law only a Pharmacist with a DEA license can purchase or sell any drug with a CII to CV
Classification. (CI is exempt because it’s heroine or any other drug with no medical purpose). This is a National problem because it is all under the DEA. And since marihuana is a hallucinogen among other things it requires control. The whole weed issue has put the cart before the horse and really requires reining in to have it conform
to the legal requirements. (Sorry Mr. Weedman). And recreational use will get the biggest hit because it will require a prescription
for medicinal use, but that cuts out the recreational aspect. Maybe in the future Pharmacists may be able to prescribe it but not yet. And how many physicians and Nurse Practitioners will want to be involved in the weed industry, I wonder? Lots of questions and few answers so far.
Changing the regulations to allow Optometrists to perform surgery is foolhardy and dangerous. Their training is doing vision tests and prescribing the correct glasses to improve vision. Only an MD in ophthalmology should be the one to do eye surgery.
That’s like asking the fellow filling your gas tank to fix a ball joint suspension.
This is not the answer to a shortage of ophthalmologists
Can’t seem to access the Steinberg column on Sam Alito, Sr. on your website. Suggestions?
Stop complaining about taxes ,our schools , our crime, ,after all folks we keep voting in the same Democrat party politicians each time .
For instance who would think that every Democrat who represents us in congress would vote for men playing in woman sports ,but they did , ask yourself are you the kind of a person who would kill ( sorry to use that word kill but hard not to since the law is that is a human being and if the mother is murdered it’s a double homicide ) a baby up to the moment of birth sorry to tell you that is the law in New Jersey.
So stop complaining your part of the problem.
NOTE TO SENIORS
I was 85 when I got my Carry permit. If you want to protect yourself and your family you are never too old to carry. As log as you can pass the test at the range, which is pretty simple, and you have a handgun you can handle (which is why I purchased a Walther CCP M2 PLUS which is easy to rack) and you have no police record or mental health problems, you can qualify. Of course you need to get a Federal weapons ID card, if you don’t already have one. We are targets because we are older and look easy. Well surprise , surprise. The more folks that are carrying the less crime because the bad guys wont know if you are armed and might not try something. By the way
it doesn’t matter- male or female!!
Great article, thanks for keeping us informed!
Assemblyman Schaer’s Bill to define antisemitism for New Jersey residents and to be able to react to it is great. But what about our kids going off to college, especially the Jewish kids. They should have a means to know what schools have active anti-Jewish protests, and/or pro-Palestinian demonstration allowed on and off campus. They should be able to feel safe wherever they go, and not have their studies interrupted by what I consider this unlawful activity. Are there websites with this kind of information posted?
Concerns about Jan 6 violence
The simple solution to allay the concerns of the Jan.6 violence happening again is to make sure the election is run in an honest and above board manner, which must include voter I.D. via a totally transparent system. Otherwise I’m betting all bets are off.
(The state’s voting system is secure, according to NJ Spotlight.)
This was without doubt one of the most farcical articles perhaps ever written. To give you an idea just how corrupt and lawless the voting system is, in 2021 Governor Murphy deviously ousted the Bergen County Superintendent of Elections with over 30+ years of experience (coerced and strongarmed into early retirement) in order to then deliberately and deviously insert Loretta Weinberg’s Chief of Staff who, had absolutely NO previous election experience whatsoever.
This was all masterfully formulated and then executed just several weeks prior to the Gubernatorial primary. But of course there was nothing nefarious regarding such an abrupt change.
Although Bergen County is not the largest County in New Jersey it is however home to the most registered voters of which the vast majority are also Democrats.
Keep in mind The Superintendent of Elections Office is also in charge of voter “registrations” – polls books, voting machines and of course – investigating any and all reports of voter fraud.
Murphy’s intentions had been to leave the position vacant until “after” the Gubernatorial Election in November but the media exposed his chicanery and he was forced to fill and announce his personal “appointment” immediately and how all of this came to light.
The former Superintendent of Elections was also a Republican and certainly would’ve never voluntarily retired “prematurely” but just prior to a major election. Her integrity was legendary throughout the entire County.
But of course there was nothing to Murphy’s sudden lead change “in the middle of the night” in Bergen County after the polls had already closed.
Murphy was and still remains loathed and despised by all because of his despotic actions and stance on the Covid lockdowns. He knew there was no other way he could ever beat Ciattarelli and never did. But certainly not legally nor ever legitimately. But keep believing “the voting system in NJ” is actually secure.
Once Trump pardons the Jan 6 participants they should immediately begin Class Action suit against Nancy Pelosi who was instrumental in conducting a huge Political Kangaroo Court unfairly sending hundreds of of participants to jail. They should seek 200 million dollars for redress as well as compensation for Ashley Babbit’s shooting for being unarmed and unthreatening and totally not deserving of a death sentence. And it should cover the medical needs of those jailed who were denied adequate medical care. This was a total abuse of politely power and a Class Action suit is needed to clear the air.
The selling off the wall piecemeal by Biden’s administration was not addressed, but it has to be looked at as a huge black eye for Biden. To counter this it seems prudent to advise those companies that bought in to the “Great American Fraud” that returning their purchase is a most patriotic act, even if there is a monetary reward of maybe 25 cents on the dollar, as well as not being seen to be in collusion with the deep state.in this fraudulent act. Remembering that American taxpayers already paid millions for the wall and would very much appreciate getting it back to increase Homeland Security, which was its purpose in the first place.
I have relatives that live in Texas, they have to live in fear?
I don’t think so.I don’t hear any Democrats having any spine to challenge Biden.Who did he let skate? If they were so innocent he wouldn’t have to pardon them would he
Bravo to New Secretary of Homeland Security Norm for deputizing the national guard to give them the power to arrest illegals attempting to enter our country illegally. That same idea might work in sanctuary states by deputization of police to be able to bypass governors another elected officials, such as mayors and city and county commissioners. Deputization is a weapon not often used but in this instance it would work to accomplish the mission of Homeland Security.
On another note the overt anger shown towards Kash Patel by the Democratic senators is telling. His confirmation will mean the entire mission of the Democratic Party will be deep sixed by the cleansing of the FBI’s weaponization. It means our country will be back to Constitutional Republic. Of course if the mainstream media media wants its audience back it might want to go along with Constitutionality also.