Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 9/10/2024
Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “We’re big boys, we’re grownups, we’re colleagues in Congress, we understand the dynamics here.” – Rep. Kim on his relationship with Rep. Menendez
TOP STORY: 2025 Dem Guv Prospects Cram Backyard BBQ in Support of Kamala Harris
Governor Murphy signed a sister state MOU with Ontario, Canada. Murphy honored NJ-filmed productions at the Toronto International Film Festival.
The Biden Administration approved the state’s ‘Internet For All’ initiative.
School threats in the state forced closures, according to the Bergen Record.
George Helmy was sworn-in to the Senate to replace Bob Menendez, according to NJ.com.
NJ Transit is celebrating the USS New Jersey commissioning with free rides for military members.
Nursing homes are suing the state over staffing mandates, according to NJ Spotlight.
Atlantic County appointed new county counsel, according to Downbeach.
Bergen County expanded its 911 dispatch service, according to NJ Spotlight.
The Monmouth County prosecutor launched a new domestic violence unit, according to the Asbury Park Press.
Salem County is grappling with safety issues, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Rep. Sherrill organized a forum on new gun safety legislation.
Rep. Menendez met with the FAA over helicopter noise, according to NJ.com.
Union leader Carol Gay passed away at age 76.
The UAW and CEASE NJ filed a emergent appeal to end the casino exemption to the Smoke Free Air Act.
Cooper University Health moved forward with a $3B expansion, according to ROI-NJ.
ICYMI: Funeral held for the late Rep. Pascrell; smoking still allowed in casinos; Kelly may have helped torpedo Mastro
Prospective Democratic gubernatorial candidates crammed a backyard BBQ in support of VP Harris.
GOP Senate candidate Curtis Bashaw’s campaign highlighted polling data showing a close race. Bashaw slammed Kim’s position on the border. Kim says we can ‘still fix‘ problems as he seeks the Senate seat, according to NJ Monitor. Bashaw says he wants to ‘clean up the mess‘ in DC, according to NJ Monitor. The NSRC chair will host a fundraiser for Bashaw, according to NJ Globe.
Governor Murphy seemingly won’t explicitly endorse Rep. Kim for Senate, according to NJ Herald.
ELEC825 urged Rep. Gottheimer to run for Governor, according to Politico NJ.
NJ101.5 radio host and GOP gubernatorial primary candidate Bill Spadea has used the airwaves to promote people who have expressed bigoted or extremist views, according to Politico NJ.
Elect Women NJ announced endorsements.
PAM’s List endorsed candidates.
In CD2, Rep. Kim endorsed Joe Salerno.
In CD7, an ad by Rep. Kean’s campaign harkens back to his stand against corruption and former Senator Menendez.
In CD8, Rep. Menendez and Rep. Kim are trying to move on after a tough year, according to Politico NJ.
In CD9, the SEIU NJ endorsed Senator Pou.
In CD11, Rep. Sherrill launched a new ad.
Donald Trump Jr. is coming to Collingswood tomorrow, according to SaveJersey.
ICYMI: NJGOP wants real race in the state; Gottheimer’s road to Guv goes through Middlesex; Pou by acclamation; Sherrill fielded questions; NJGOP going all in on RFK
Acting Governor Way signed legislation prohibiting discrimination in real estate appraisals.
Updates to the state’s teacher evaluation system are coming soon, according to NJ Spotlight.
Jeannine LaRue is launching the actual LaRue List Cafe.
Senator Singleton decried a affordable housing lawsuit.
Senator Burzichelli and Assemblymembers Simmons and Bailey proposed a ‘EnergyBillWatch’ program.
Senator Testa urged the DEP to secure a long-term deal with East Point Lighthouse.
Assemblywoman Katz is teaming up with Miss New Jersey to combat eating disorders, according to NJ Spotlight.
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In looking at the career of the late Rep. Pascrell, its instructive to consider the 2012 primary battle as a stand-out race.
Al Sullivan’s memories of Rep. Pascrell.
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In Jersey City, Encarnacion announced his candidacy for Ward D council. Councilman Solomon is expected to launch his mayoral candidacy this month, according to Hudson County View.
In Pompton Lakes, Rep. Gottheimer visited Tilcon Quarry.
In Fort Lee, Rep. Kim met with leaders and advocates.
In West Deptford, RxSource announced an expansion.
In Asbury Park, three announced for BOE, according to TAPinto. The council will review upcoming development projects, according to TAPinto.
In Atlantic City, the city could see more casino closings as NY gambling halls open, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Califon, the town will lose its clerk, according to NJ Hills.
In Dennis, voters will consider a steep school tax increase, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Edison, the council is considering limiting public comment time, according to TAPinto.
In Fair Lawn, the town is holding a survey on downtown development, according to the Bergen Record.
In Haledon, police are hosting a talk on security at houses of worship, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Madison, Democrats kicked off their campaign, according to NJ Hills.
In Morristown, the watchdog stepped down from the embattled Housing Authority, according to Morristown Green.
In Mount Holly, candidates settled a ballot slogan suit, according to NJ Globe.
In North Bergen, the Housing Authority Executive Director resigned, according to Hudson County View.
In Paterson, the city spent $200k to fix a park, but drug addicts use it, according to Paterson Press.
In Princeton, six are vying for three BOE seats, according to Planet Princeton.
In Watchung, a youth services commission was established, according to NJ Hills.
In Westwood, a $400k settlement was approved for the superintendent who wouldn’t leave, according to the Bergen Record.
In Vineland, the mayor is being challenged by a former incumbent, according to Burlington County Times.
ICYMI: In Bedminster, debate prompted ‘kindergarten behavior’
Insider NJ columnist Alan Joel Steinberg writes ‘Pa.: A Tom Kean Sr. Endorsement of Harris could Make the Difference‘
Insider NJ reporter Fred Snowflack writes ‘The New Reagan Movie and the MAGA Crowd‘
Insider NJ columnist Andrew Leven writes ‘An Intersection of Antisemitism and the War in Gaza That You Can Live With, and By‘
In a guest column on Insider NJ, Charlie Wowkanech writes ‘Labor Day: It’s Better in a Union‘
AROUND THE WEB:
New Jersey has a new senator: George Helmy takes the oath of office in Washington
Katie Sobko, NorthJersey.com
- Three weeks after former Sen. Bob Menendez’s resignation, New Jersey officially has a new senator. Sen. George Helmy was sworn in Monday evening in the U.S. Capitol Senate chamber. Helmy is the only Arab American senator in the current Congress.
An attack on teachers fueled a shortage. Here’s how we can fix that | Opinion
Sean Spiller
- As president of the New Jersey Education Association and a teacher myself, I love the energy of a new school year. It’s a familiar combination of excitement and apprehension that all educators understand because every school year is filled with both opportunities and challenges.
Joshua Rosario, The Jersey Journal
- Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop may have revitalized his grand vision of a French modern art museum in Journal Square, but it will be up to the next mayor, and the ones after that, to figure out how to pay the exorbitant operational costs.
9 N.J. towns sue the state over new affordable housing law
Brianna Kudisch, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
- Several New Jersey mayors filed a lawsuit against the state Monday that says a recently-enacted law designed to create more affordable housing is an “overreach” by state officials.
Ronald Reagan would vote for Kamala Harris | Moran
Tom Moran, Star-Ledger
- Who would Ronald Reagan support this November if he were still alive? It’s a good question for conservatives to mull, and for Liz Cheney, an easy one: “There is absolutely no chance that Ronald Reagan would be supporting Donald Trump,” she said Sunday. It’s a perfect way to understand how the Republican Party has changed.
Parents beware: This is Blue Ribbon fraud | Editorial
Star-Ledger Editorial Board
- When parents hear the term “National Blue Ribbon School,” they know that their schools are among the highest performing in the nation, or are making great strides in closing the achievement gap between lower income students and their wealthier peers. It’s the federal government’s mark of success.
The AFL-CIO’s shameful betrayal on casino smoking | Moran
Tom Moran, Star-Ledger Editorial Board
- In the fight over smoking in Atlantic City casinos, the card dealers who inhale smoke all day, knowing that it could kill them, have a union that is fighting against corporate greed in its purest form. The casinos want profit, and they just don’t give a damn about their workers. They own the coal mines, and if some of the miners wind up dead at the end of the day, so be it.
Developer convicted of bribing Menendez pleads guilty to bank fraud
Ry Rivard, Politico
- One of the businesspeople convicted this summer of bribing former Sen. Bob Menendez pleaded guilty Thursday to a separate federal bank fraud charge, continuing a fall from grace for one of New Jersey’s most powerful real estate developers.
Why New Jersey keeps losing family members and friends
Dennis Malloy, NJ1015
- There is probably no one left here in New Jersey that hasn’t had a close friend or family member move out of this state. We are consistently No. 1 for outward moves every year. I have a brother in North Carolina, and my nieces and nephews are there as well. My middle son has been in Charlotte for the past seven years. And now my oldest son just moved to Florida. So, this is not just matter of statistics; it’s personal.
Owner of ‘F*** Kamala’ sign burned in Somerset County, NJ speaks
Rick Rickman, NJ1015
- A heated controversy over political signs along a busy road has come to a fiery head. On Saturday morning, a fire burned two joined signs out front of a home in Franklin along DeMott Lane near Emerson Road. Fire officials are investigating who started the blaze, Franklin police Lt. Vincent Wilson said.
The Surprising Link Between Politics and Coffee in New Jersey
Michele Pilenza, NJ1015
- Politics and coffee. Believe it or not, the two are linked together. You may be craving some caffeine after reading about this new study, but it all depends on your party affiliation as to whether or not you’ll be searching for the closest coffee shop in New Jersey. Just another thing dividing Republicans and Democrats.
Study will collect data about pavement conditions on South Jersey’s county, municipal roads
Nanette LoBiondo Galloway, Down Beach
- The South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization has approved the selection of Michael Baker International as the consultant for a Regional Pavement Condition Data Collection Study that will collect regional pavement condition data for 2,100 miles of county roadways in Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem Counties and municipal roadways in Atlantic City and Vineland.
Krystal Knapp, Planet Princeton
- A group of Westminster Choir College alumni, faculty, and donors will continue its lawsuit against Rider University for attempting to sell the choir college property in Princeton. The lawsuit may drag on for several years.
Election podcast series: Talking out the issues with NJ congressional candidates
NJ Spotlight News
- All 12 of New Jersey’s House seats and one Senate seat are up for grabs in November. So, NJ Spotlight News is talking with candidates to hear where they stand on some of the biggest issues facing New Jerseyans. The NJ Decides 2024 Election Exchange political podcast series gives New Jersey voters insight into the candidates running for Congress. New episodes are published every Tuesday and Friday, and are available on the NJ Spotlight News YouTube channel or wherever you listen to podcasts.
UAW to pull out of AFL-CIO over NJ casino smoking loophole
- Kenneth Burns, WHYY News
- United Auto Workers will be pulling out of the New Jersey chapter of the AFL-CIO. Daniel Vicente Jr., director of Region 9 — which covers New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania — said it wasn’t public knowledge yet, but he was comfortable sharing about the organization’s plans. He said the intended departure stems from the lack of support from other unions in the fight to ban indoor smoking at Atlantic City casinos.
Revolutionary War artifacts recovered at Princeton Battlefield State Park
Ted Goldberg, NJ Spotlight
- Archaeologists have unearthed hundreds of artifacts at the Princeton Battlefield State Park in recent weeks, some dating to the Revolutionary War era, thanks to a $1.3 million state-funded grant. “We’re already beginning to pick up artifacts in areas that nobody had really looked before,” said Wade Catts, principal archaeologist at the site. “We’re identifying battle-related materiel in some of those places.”
Trenton landlords fail to keep up with inspections, endangering residents
LA Parker, The Trentonian
- An employee of the Inspections Department in Trenton’s City Hall made one valiant attempt for communication. “Do you understand what I’m telling you,” she said, her inquiry wrapped in frustration and day after Labor Day blues. Pardon my bewildered confusion saturated by disbelief but what she told me sounded absolutely ridiculous. Apparently, a house on Franklin St. that registered as a rental in 2018, has never been inspected.
Volunteers tearful as Shore-area lighthouse abruptly shutters, to be reopened later by the state
Frank Kummer, Philadelphia Inquirer
- The volunteer group helping operate the East Point Lighthouse along New Jersey’s scenic bayshore made a decision over the weekend to clear out the historic structure and stop operations, fearing the state was getting ready to change locks as the result of a long-standing lease dispute.
Federal complaint alleges a pattern that a Trenton whistleblower spoke about years ago
LA Parker, The Trentonian
- Read through a federal complaint filed in U.S. District Court against Martin Moore and Andre Trott and reconnect with the past. The Feds allege the former city employees did knowingly and intentionally conspire and agree with each other, and others, to embezzle, steal, obtain by fraud, intentionally misapply, and otherwise without authority knowingly convert to the use of persons other than the rightful owner $5,000 or more in overtime wages, which constituted money owned by, and under the care, custody and control of the City of Trenton, contrary to Title 18, United States Code, Section 666(a)(l)(A). In violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 371.
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!!