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Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “As far as I know, she agrees with everything I said.” – LD3 Senator Durr on not debating primary challenger Assemblywoman Sawyer
TOP STORY: The Tao of Durr
The state has only spent $1.1B of 6.24B in federal COVID aid, according to Burlington County Times.
The forest fire that burned nearly 4,000 acres in the state is now contained, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
For the Rutgers unions, equity and social justice are crucial to their demands, according to NJ Spotlight.
The electronic tolling process on the AC Expressway is moving forward, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
The Bloomfield College merger with MSU awaits approvals, according to NJ Spotlight.
Bergen County launched a dementia friendly initiative.
Camden County commissioners and Moms Demand Action held a rally for gun violence prevention and awareness.
Hudson County Commissioner Vainieri resigned, according to Hudson County View.
Senator Menendez and Reps. Menendez and Pascrell promoted firefighter support.
Rep. Payne introduced the ‘SNAP Benefits Fairness Act’.
Rep. Pascrell urged the IRS to address to the growing national tax gap.
ICYMI: Rutgers’ union members went on strike holding protests; Murphy signed ‘Elections Transparency Act’; Trump indicted; Christie’s all-out assault on Trump; North Jersey Dems eyes fixed on key battlegrounds; Sherrill, Gottheimer more animated movements; unions warning about nurse shortage
In LD3, incumbent Senator Durr is intent on winning re-election this year, but first must win the GOP primary as he faces a challenge from ex-running mate Assemblywoman Sawyer.
In LD11, Senator Gopal raised $45k at a fundraiser as he prepares for re-election in the battleground district.
In LD14, GOP Senate candidate Adam Elias exhorted Governor Murphy to ‘do your damn job’ and end the Rutgers union strike.
In LD26, GOP Senate primary candidate Tom Mastrangelo blistered Senator Pennacchio over ‘liberal housing policies that are ruining out suburbs’.
As JC Mayor Fulop embarks on a gubernatorial run, other potential candidates could run, according to NJ Spotlight.
Hudson County Executive candidate Craig Guy was endorsed by Jersey City police unions.
ICYMI: In LD26, GOP Senate primary a crazy collision; Morris candidates petitions rejected after challenge; DeCroce, Bergen trade barbs; in LD24, GOP candidates rushed to defend Trump; Bryan, Kelley launching Elysian Consulting; in LD11, Dnistrian kicked off campaign; in LD18, Diegnan faces primary; in CD7, Kean held his version of town hall; who filed petitions; in LD26, Pennacchio decried Mastrangelo event; in LD27, Giblin retiring amid shakeup; in LD25, Dunn faces no primary; in CD7, Dems circulating as potential challengers to Kean; in LD24, the main focus the primary; in LD26, Peluso poised to enter Assembly primary; Signorello discusses primary challenge to Menendez
The state’s credit rating was upgraded three times in the past week.
Governor Murphy announced the launch of the ‘Mayors For Liquor License Reform’ coalition.
Governor Murphy delivered keynote remarks at the NJ Conference of Mayors conference.
The DCF announced 15 providers selected for an initiative to provide student mental health services.
ICYMI: Elections Transparency Act lightening rod of controversy; Ruiz, Sherrill joined forces for child care; Assembly passed ‘Elections Transparency Act’ over GOP objections, ELEC commissioners resigned
The DCA awarded $25M to 325 local governments for recreation improvement.
In Plainfield, Dr. Darcella Sessomes announced her candidacy for council.
In Trenton Mayor Gusciora discussed transportation issues with DOT Secretary Buttigieg.
In Avalon, beaches will be replenished, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Branchburg, the town is purchasing 9 acres of open space, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Boonton, the budget introduction was delayed, according to NJ Hills.
In East Orange, a legal weed business represented by NJDSC Chairman Jones was approved, according to NJ.com.
In Edison, schools began a search for a new superintendent, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Flemington, taxpayers are facing a 3.75% increase, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Galloway, a marijuana facility took a step forward, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Ledgewood, water contaminants worry residents, according to NJ Hills.
In Metuchen, another warehouse was proposed, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Newark, the BOE race pits incumbents against challengers with charter school ties, according to NJ.com.
In Perth Amboy, a transformative project will bring thousands of jobs and millions in tax revenue, according to ROI-NJ.
In Raritan Township, the clerk is stepping down, according to TAPinto.
In Red Bank, there’s tension over a cannabis ordinance, according to NJ Spotlight.
In Ridgewood, the council approved a plan for the Schedler property, according to TAPinto.
In Saddle River, a judge ordered the town to show cause for the purchase of a single family home, according to the Bergen Record.
In South River, legal weed shops will be on the ballot in November, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Toms River, downtown apartment towers are a key issue in the GOP primary, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Wildwood, residents urged the indicted mayor not to resign, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Manville, suspended police chief charged with sexual assault; in Howell, former police chief charged after allegedly lying; in Dover, Dodd ejected from ballot; in Newark, Kelly slapped with ELEC complaint; in Dover, Correa announced running mates as 4 Dems vie for mayor; in Dover, Correa won support from Dems; in WNY, a mayoral collision course
AROUND THE WEB:
Former Dover mayor tossed from primary ballot
NJ Hills
- Former Democratic Mayor James Dodd will apparently not be challenging Mayor Carolyn Blackman in the Tuesday, June 6 primary election.
Rutgers strike puts pro-union Murphy in a ‘high-risk, high-reward’ position
Brent Johnson, Jackie Roman, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
- Gov. Phil Murphy is often proud to proclaim he’s a pro-union Democrat and repeatedly holds up New Jersey as a place that values organized labor. He‘s also the leader of a state where the largest university, Rutgers, is a public school that receives significant funding from millions of taxpayers, is overseen by a board with gubernatorial appointees, and has a student population of more than 67,000.
Will this challenger upset the status quo in Morris County?
Bill Spadea, NJ1015
- In 2023, there is a lot at stake. The Republicans are poised to make major gains in the legislature as they are only seven seats from a majority in the Assembly and 6 seats short in the Senate. For Republicans to earn the trust of voters and win a majority, or at least make gains that have eluded the party for many years, they need to promote the concept of a government that will be held accountable to the people who elect them. They need to show the people of New Jersey that they will fight for families, parents, small businesses, communities, and first responders.
Ciattarelli tells Sanders to ‘stay in Vermont’ over RU strike commentary
Matt Rooney, Save Jersey
- Bernie Sanders dropped a video congratulating 9,000 striking faculty members at Rutgers University on Wednesday, and 2021 GOP gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli promptly told the geriatric socialist U.S. senator to butt out.
City Council members dysfunctional on health director issue
LA Parker, The Trentonian
- A social pendulum theory suggests that trends in culture, politics, etc., tend to swing back and forth between opposite extremes. And dysfunction, a word used as description for the previous Trenton city council as several members were identified as vocal belligerent blockers of agendas pursued by Mayor Reed Gusciora, well, this current batch of politicians seems just as dysfunctional in silence.
Christie and Booker just had a night filled with stories, laughs — and yes, a heckler
Matt Arco, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
- If they had their way, these two New Jerseyans would be sparring on a debate stage for a chance to be president. But the stakes between the two long-time friends on opposite sides of the political divide were much lower Wednesday night.
Legal weed sales could be halted at N.J.’s largest operator after stunning vote by state regulators
Susan K. Livio, Jelani Gibson, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
- The state Cannabis Regulatory Commission Thursday declined to renew the annual license for Curaleaf, the largest producer and seller of recreational weed in New Jersey, a decision that will likely temporarily stall sales within the state’s year-old legal market.
N.J. lawmakers try — again — to restore the SALT tax break
Karin Price Mueller, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
- Lawmakers from high-tax states, including New Jersey, are making another push to eliminate the cap on the federal deduction for state and local taxes with a new bipartisan effort. The tax break, commonly called the SALT deduction, was capped at $10,000 for some taxpayers and eliminated entirely for others starting with the 2018 tax year.
Under 18? You’ll need an adult chaperone on weekend evenings at the Garden State Plaza
Daniel Munoz, NorthJersey.com
- Anyone under the age of 18 will need a chaperone age 21 or older when going to Garden State Plaza on weekends beginning April 28. The policy will be in effect after 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, mall officials said, but does not include the AMC Theater or any restaurant with an outside entrance. The movie theater can be accessed via Entrance 1 or the escalators at Entrance 17. One adult may accompany up to four youths.
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