Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 2/26/2025
Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “We’ve had 20-plus years of the Legislature controlled by the Democrats, the last eight years of one-party rule. And when you have one-party rule, this is what the public loses — it loses transparency, and it loses the negotiations. Because unless you have a Republican governor or Republican Legislature, there is no need for the Democrats to negotiate with the Republicans.” – Assembly Minority Leader DiMaio
TOP STORY: Murphy’s Last Budget Address: A Reflection
Governor Murphy delivered his FY2026 budget address yesterday, unveiling a record $58.1B budget that he says will bring the state ‘back on the road to balance’ with a $6B surplus at the end of 2026. The proposal is Murphy’s last, and comes as the Assembly prepares for its mid-term elections in November. The proposal includes measures to:
- Expand the sales tax to some currently exempt items and raise taxes on alcohol, guns, cannabis, cigarettes and e-cigarettes, online gambling, and sports betting .
- Include a full pension payment and funding for the state’s ANCHOR program.
- Taxes and spending increases mark the proposal, according to NJ Spotlight.
- Eliminate the sales tax on certain items, including sunscreen and certain baby items, according to NJ.com.
- Gives NJ Transit a major infusion, according to NorthJersey.com.
- Funding to incentivize youth voting in BOE elections, according to NJ Globe.
- Funding to hire lawyers to fight President Trump in court, according to NJ Globe.
- The budget could need a ‘break the glass’ strategy for Trump and DOGE, according to Politico NJ.
- Republicans warned that the proposal would leave an ‘enormous hole’, according to NJ Monitor.
Jersey Shore businesses are bracing for a big loss of Canadian tourists amid rising tensions, according to NJ.com.
The state’s flu cases are among the highest in the nation, according to NJ101.5.
Thousands of NJ students can’t speak English, according to the Asbury Park Press.
NJ military bases could become ICE deportation locations, according to NJ101.5.
NJ House Republicans fell in line on the budget vote, according to NJ Globe.
Rep. Van Drew has emerged as a swing vote on the House GOP budget plan, according to NJ Globe. Van Drew spoke with President Trump multiple times regarding his concerns about Medicaid cuts, according to the Hill.
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Bill Spadea won the backing of the Ocean County GOP, according to NJ Globe.
Jack Ciattarelli won the backing of the Passaic County GOP, according to NJ Globe. Ciattarelli filed his first wave of nominating petitions, according to NJ Globe.
Passaic County Democrats want gubernatorial candidates to screen for an endorsement, according to NJ Globe.
The Collective PAC is preparing to help Mayor Baraka’s gubernatorial campaign, according to NJ Globe.
Scott Pressler visited the Union County GOP, drawing a huge crowd, according to SaveJersey.
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Rising health costs are hitting the state budget, according to NJ Spotlight.
A potential legal battle is looming over new proposed weed laws, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The move is ban phones in schools is advancing in Trenton, according to the Asbury Park Press.
A sweeping investigation was launched into a school empire, according to NJ.com.
School aid could be destined for big changes, according to NJ Spotlight.
Lawmakers are proposing legislation to address brawls, according to NJ.com.
Senate President Scutari tapped an ex-judge to head the SCI, according to NJ Globe.
Assemblyman Barranco waxed on infrastructure challenges, according to NJ Hills.
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In Asbury Park, the ex-school boss says whistleblowing led to a suspension, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Camden, a massive fire at a junkyard prompted health concerns, according to NJ Spotlight.
In Edison, a controversial warehouse was approved, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Florham Park, a new recreation director was named, according to NJ Hills.
In Garfield, BOE elections will be held in April, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Hoboken, the PATH station reopened, according to NorthJersey.com. Mayor Bhalla endorsed a protected bike lane in the Heights, according to Hudson County View.
In Montclair, a new township manager is being named, according to Montclair Local.
In Morris Township, the updated tree removal ordinance was discussed, according to NJ Hills.
In Ocean City, spending could ease under a capital plan, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
AROUND THE WEB:
Kevin Coughlin, Morristown Green
- On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian Americans in Greater Morristown and northern New Jersey are expressing shock and dismay at what they view as President Trump’s sellout of their native land to Vladimir Putin. “We feel betrayal, and are confused. The United States was always a beacon of democracy and freedom,” said Dr. Roksolana Vaskul Leshchuk, chairperson of the Ukrainian American Cultural Center in Whippany.
The NJ Senate ballot reform bill is a massive step backward. It must not pass | Opinion
Yael Niv
- Last week, preparing for the New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on bill S4142, which revises the design of primary election ballots, all I could feel was exhaustion. I am sure I am not alone. We have so much to fight against coming from Washington, with democracy, the rule of law and every government function from education to Medicare under attack, that I can’t believe we also have to fight for democracy here in New Jersey.
Judge refuses to block evidence in Atlantic City High School principal abuse cover-up case
John O’Connor, Press of Atlantic City
- An Atlantic County Superior Court judge has denied a defense motion that would have suppressed evidence found on three electronic devices belonging to an Atlantic City High School principal accused of failing to report the alleged abuse of the mayor and superintendent’s daughter, according to court documents.
Direct train access to NYC on Raritan Valley Line gets a bipartisan boost in Congress
Mike Deak, MyCentralJersey.com
- Congressman Tom Kean Jr. (R-District 7) and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D- District 12) have re-introduced the One Seat Ride Act, a bipartisan bill to direct the federal Secretary of Transportation to perform a cost-benefit analysis of a one-seat ride to New York City during peak hours on NJ Transit’s Raritan Valley Line.
After three years of Ukraine war, NJ supporters hope democracies keep ‘moral compass’
Olivia Liu, Asbury Park Press
- When Natasha Halbout of Middletown, a retired nurse and artist, met Sasha, it was the summer of 2024 and she was volunteering at a hospital in Ukraine. It was Sasha’s third of five hospital transfers after being wheelbarrowed to safety from the frontlines of the war against the Russian invasion. Halbout had been concerned that he would develop a clot from being bed bound and offered to buy him medicine from the list his doctor prescribed. He told her not to worry. “He was 26 and he was too proud,” she said. In October, she found out that he had died of a blood clot.
A Progressive Perspective: The County Executive Position Has Been a Dead-end in NJ Politics
Irwin Stoolmacher, For The Trentonian
- A Progressive Perspective: The County Executive Position Has Been a Dead-end in NJ Politics.
NJ’s Edan Alexander is last surviving U.S. hostage in Gaza. Why his father remains hopeful
Deena Yellin, NorthJersey.com
- The father of Tenafly’s Edan Alexander, the last surviving American hostage held by Hamas, said he is still “optimistic” his son will be freed, but he’s also worried after seeing the poor condition of other captives recently released.
Ex-N.J. Rep’s ‘brutal’ takedown of ‘Shark Tank’ host who supports Musk’s DOGE
Matt Arco, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
- A former New Jersey congressman was praised on some corners of the internet for his “brutal” takedown of businessman Kevin O’Leary, who said it’s about time the U.S. government be audited. O’Leary, a host of the show “Shark Tank,” went back and forth with Tom Malinowski as the two discussed the Department of Government Efficiency run by world’s richest man Elon Musk and whether the massive and controversial cuts to federal employment and grants will be effective.
Curbing technical parole violations would save money, reform our criminal justice system
Special to the New Jersey Monitor
- Many New Jerseyans want our state tax dollars to be allocated appropriately, including those dedicated to public safety. We know many worry that their tax dollars are wasted or misappropriated. One important step we can take to save taxpayers’ money while maintaining access to public services and public safety is to stop sending people on parole back to state prison when they have not committed any new crimes. Known as “technical parole violations,” such charges can be filed when people on parole have trouble finding housing, test positive for drug use, or fail to find employment once released.
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Kevin O’Toole and Jamie Pukl-Werbel, NJ Globe
- The year was 2019 – my partner, Tom Scrivo, and I were approached by the Dean of Seton Hall Law School to finalize our recent discussions about making a legacy donation to our alma mater, the school where we met, became fast friends, and graduated from in 1989. Over the years, Tom and I talked about doing something big at our former school and truth be told, Tom was more positive and enthusiastic about a proposed contribution. Instead of funding a program at SHU, I was content to find other soulful charities that would make an immediate impact.
‘Meeting New Jersey’s Energy Needs’: Rowan’s Sweeney Center to Present Conference Feb. 27
ROI-NJ Staff (Rowan University)
- The Sweeney Center for Public Policy will host its fourth major energy conference, “Meeting New Jersey’s Energy Needs: Clean Energy, Supply and Demand,” at Rowan University on Thursday, Feb. 27. The conference, which will run from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., is free and includes lunch. Registration and breakfast begin at 8 a.m. To sign up for the conference, register online. For information on Sweeney Center events, visit the center’s website.
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
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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.
as the upcoming audit of the Department of Education approaches it would wise to consider the amount of money going into education is not producing the results one would hope for. US is on the bottom of the list for the number of our kids falling below in their education levels. I think the states would beach be more efficient in that area as the parents receive the power to demand what the kids are taught and have the ability to vote on who serves as Principal, and can fire teachers that are judged ineffective, as the rule of tenure is eliminated as proposed by the President. If the Department of Education is too large and too frivolous with OUR money is should be gone, and I”m sure Mrs. McMahon would sure of that, after the DOGE audit.