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Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “I think we’re doing that now. When the National League of Cities came, they went and visited all these people. I had a private conversation with mayors while that was going on, but they visited all these organizations, all these things that were going on, to spread this work, because the work is more important than me. Now, if you want to say, would I be willing to express this across the state of New Jersey? Absolutely.” – Newark Mayor Baraka when asked if he envisions a statewide leadership role for himself
TOP STORY: Hennelly: We Owe the Departed Remembering how Unprepared we were
Governor Murphy is making two trips to DC this week, according to NJ.com.
The state doubled the rate of affordable housing starts since 2015, according to NJ Herald.
Former President Nixon’s North Jersey home is for sale, according to the Bergen Record.
Veteran black troopers alleged racial discrimination is still rampant in the State Police, according to NJ.com.
A growing number of NJ families are living paycheck-to-paycheck, according to the Asbury Park Press.
Senator Booker reintroduced legislation to promote health equity and access to care.
Rep. Kim sent a letter to President Biden ahead of South Korean President Yoon’s visit.
Rep. Pascrell sounded the alarm on the growing influence of private equity on American healthcare.
The Great Swamp Watershed Association elected board co-chairs.
Kean University announced their 2023 commencement speakers.
Fairleigh Dickinson installed a new president, according to the Bergen Record.
ICYMI: Rutgers unions keeping pressure on following framework agreement; Van Drew’s leading role in offshore wind debate; Rutgers framework agreement announced; Rutgers’ union members went on strike holding protests; Murphy signed ‘Elections Transparency Act’; Christie’s all-out assault on Trump; North Jersey Dems eyes fixed on battlegrounds; Sherrill, Gottheimer more animated movements; unions warn of nurse shortage
NJDOL Commissioner Asaro-Angelo testified on the FY2024 budget proposal.
The state’s public pension fund has gained $4B on investments so far this year, according to NJ.com.
The NJEDA is striving to make the state a clean energy capital.
The NJ Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund Advisory Council will host listening sessions.
Senator Bucco was honored for supporting the rights of domestic violence victims.
Senator Testa called for the passage of the ‘Fairness In Women’s Sports Act’.
Taft Communications is establishing a headquarters in Trenton.
The NJ League of Conservation Voters honored Verizon with its Sustainability Award.
AT&T made a $10.5k to the NJAC Foundation.
ACS CAN testified on lifesaving policies for cancer patients.
NJ Right To Life sponsored a Marist poll on specific abortion questions.
ICYMI: Senate Dems announced Harris as chief counsel; Murphy took action on bills; ‘ETA’ lcontroversy; Ruiz, Sherrill join forces for child care; Assembly passed ‘ETA’ over GOP objections, ELEC commissioners resigned
In Paterson, the Jackals are ready to play at the reborn Hinchliffe Stadium. Officials approved the $780M school budget, according to Paterson Press.
In Edison, Mayor Joshi appointed the town’s first Muslim-American municipal judge. A new sports recreation center project is delayed, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Mahwah, the local GOP is offering scholarships to local high school seniors.
In West New York, the WNY Forward slate released their public safety platform. A Sires-led BOE slate won, according to the Jersey Journal.
In Hamilton (Mercer), the township will purchase land for open space preservation.
In Asbury Park, the city awarded a $18M contract for a new firehouse, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Bernards, Baumann was selected to fill a committee seat, according to TAPinto.
In Camden, a corruption probe focuses on the city and ties to a South Jersey powerbroker, according to NJ.com.
In Fair Lawn, the schools superintendent in departing, according to the Bergen Record.
In Fairfield, the council voted to close the pool, according to TAPinto.
In Flemington, plans are to increase communication between the council and Flemington Community Partnership, according to TAPinto.
In Garwood, officials will review fees and road moratoriums, according to UC Hawk.
In Gibbstown, the rail plan was denied, according to NJ Spotlight.
In Long Branch, construction began on a mixed-use project, according to ROI-NJ.
In Milltown, the DEP is suing for additional cleanup after an oil spill, according to MycCentralJersey.
In Morristown, a councilman questioned zoning changes, according to Morristown Green.
In New Brunswick, the incumbents swept in the BOE race, according to TAPinto.
In New Providence, the budget was approved, according to TAPinto.
In Newark, the ‘Moving Newark Schools Forward’ BOE slate romped in the election, according to TAPinto.
In Newton, the town set improvement projects, according to NJ Herald.
In Oakland, the Ramapo Hills BOE legal fees overshadowed the budget talks, according to the Bergen Record.
In Ocean Township, the former manager settled a lawsuit for $110k, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Paramus, the fate of a pot dispensary is hazy, according to the Bergen Record.
In Pohatcong, the town is paving the way for a controversial warehouse project, according to Lehigh Valley Live.
In Pompton Lakes, schools are preparing security upgrade plans for the voters, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Ramsey, the new teachers’ contract means longer school days, according to the Bergen Record
In Roxbury, a high school librarian is suing residents who accused her of ‘pornography’, according to NJ Herald. Senator Bucco now blames a defunct dump for homeowner well contamination, according to TAPinto.
In Scotch Plains, a referendum is sought on the Brookside turf plan, according to UC Hawk.
In South Orange, new administrators were appointed, according to TAPinto.
In Springfield, the budget was introduced, according to TAPinto.
In Verona, the town plans to build a new police headquarters, according to TAPinto.
In Wayne, the town authorized an eminent domain study of the former Toys R Us site, according to NorthJersey.com.
In West Orange, the mayor says the DEP is evaluating an application to develop on the West Essex Highlands, according to TAPinto.
In Westfield, the council approved the budget, according to TAPinto.
In Woodbridge, longtime public servant Vincent Martino was remembered, according to MyCentralJersey.
ICYMI: In West New York, Sires seeks a return to local office; in Dover, Blackman launched re-elec; in Dover, judge approved Dodd petition after earlier denial, ‘Dover Forward’ slate withdrew; in WNY, Cirillo says voters bewildered by Sires in mayoral collision; in Morristown, workers rallied against automation
AROUND THE WEB:
Rutgers labor deal could be just days away as contract talks advance
Mary Ann Koruth, NorthJersey.com
- Union leaders representing 9,000 Rutgers University faculty members said Wednesday that a final deal on a new contract is possible by the end of the week — but only if the university administration negotiators keep up momentum and show urgency to close a few issues that remain on the table.
Burlco’s Democrat clerk screws up GOP primary ballots for 2,000+ voters
Matt Rooney, Save Jersey
- Burlington County’s Democrat clerk is consistent in her incompetency, Save Jerseyans. As a result, over 2,000 Republican voters spread across eight Burlington County municipalities need to closely read their ballots heading into June’s primary election. This cycle’s issue began when mail-in ballots began hitting mailboxes over the weekend.
Backpack bans on boardwalks and other new laws at the Jersey Shore in 2023
Henry Savage, Philadelphia Inquirer
- By now, most people that head down the Shore know basic beach etiquette and the usual laws of small Shore towns — like not being excessively loud after 10 p.m. However, new laws that you may not know about are constantly popping up.
Here’s what Murphy wants to do with NJ’s leftover pandemic aid
John Reitmeyer, NJ Spotlight
- Gov. Phil Murphy is proposing more than a dozen ways New Jersey should spend its remaining federal pandemic aid, with funding for Jersey Shore boardwalks and aid for local governments facing rising employee health care costs among his requests. Murphy’s latest plans for deploying the last of New Jersey’s direct COVID-19 aid were included in a proposed state budget currently being reviewed by the Legislature.
N.J. child welfare declared ‘transformed’ 20 years after unspeakable tragedy spurred court oversight
Susan K. Livio, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
- When Newark Police discovered the mummified remains of 7-year-old Faheem Williams in a basement closet in January 2003, he was one of the 100 children his child protection caseworker had been assigned to visit every month. The overwhelmed worker lost track of his family for nearly a year.
Hackensack Riverkeeper unveils new home three years after destructive fire
Sammy Gibbons, NorthJersey.com
- For the past three years, the Hackensack Riverkeeper’s staff members shifted to virtual meetings and remote work, like most of the world. But they didn’t have a place to return to when COVID pandemic restrictions were lifted — they lost their Hackensack office at 231 Main St. to a fire two months after lockdowns went into effect.
Murphy’s White House bid over before it started
Eric Scott, NJ1015
- Rumored presidential bids for New Jersey U.S. Senator Cory Booker and Gov. Phil Murphy are over before they even started. When President Joe Biden announced he would be seeking a second term, both Murphy and Booker quickly endorsed Biden.
NJBIZ panel talks venture capital, M&A and more
Matthew Fazelpoor, NJBIZ.com
- NJBIZ held its latest panel discussion April 25, diving into the world of investment, venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, and much more—a range of topics that are always of interest to our readers. Moderated by Chief Editor Jeffrey Kanige, Tuesday’s panel of experts certainly did not disappoint.
Incumbent-backed school board candidates win easily in 3 North Hudson races
John Heinis, Hudson County View
- The incumbent-backed school board candidates won easily in three North Hudson races today: North Bergen, Weehawken, and West New York.
Yes. Joe Biden is old. And yes, he should run again for president | Mike Kelly
Mike Kelly, NorthJersey.com
- Let’s begin with the obvious: Joe Biden is old. But should he run for president — again? Biden thinks so. Only one-quarter of America agrees. Welcome to the new American political drama.
Pork roll vs. Taylor ham debate celebrated in new scratch-off lottery ticket
Sarah Griesemer, Asbury Park Press
- Is there anything more New Jersey than the pork roll versus Taylor ham debate? The battle over the correct name for the breakfast meat, created by John Taylor in Trenton in the mid-1800s, will never end. South Jersey says pork roll, North Jersey says Taylor ham, and folks in the middle are divided, depending on where they were born.
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