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Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “When you’re a strong leader, you’re going to accumulate people who aren’t fond of you over time. It just happens. Powerful people accumulate powerful enemies.” – Former Assemblyman and LD3 Democratic Senate candidate John Burzichelli on George Norcross
TOP STORY: NJ Nurses Safe Staffing Drive Picks up Momentum
New York City’s congestion pricing plan has become a rallying point as New Jersey officials express outrage, with Governor Murphy calling it ‘double taxation’ and Senator Menendez saying ‘we need to make a clear message’ that ‘we’re paying big fees and tolls already’ and ‘we need not pay any more in congestion pricing’.
A FDU poll finds a majority of New Jerseyans believe the state’s politicians are corrupt, while being only slightly more positive about their own representatives. Governor Murphy garners a 44% approval rating, down from his pandemic-era highs but up from last fall.
Rep. Sherrill and other officials rallied with Moms Demand Action in Morristown calling for a federal ban on assault weapons.
The federal investigation into Senator Menendez is widening, according to NJ.com.
Salary talks for NJ Transit engineers continue, according to NJ Herald.
Bergen County celebrated Military Appreciation Month.
Burlington County’s Women’s Advisory Committee is seeking nominations for their Outstanding Women Awards.
Without transitional housing, residents face homelessness in Ocean County, according to NJ Spotlight.
Longtime Passaic County Judge Caposella was recalled to help ease the backlog, according to NorthJersey.com.
Somerset County introduced the 2023 budget.
Rep. Kim will host a town hall.
Barnes and Noble College Booksellers at Rutgers joined the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Uion.
ICYMI: Rutgers unions approved tentative agreements; Watson Coleman demands SCOTUS accountability; Rutgers unions keeping pressure on following framework agreement; Van Drew’s leading role in offshore debate
A source posits the attributes of CD11 Rep. Sherrill as a potentially strong 2025 gubernatorial contender.
The ATU endorsed Jersey City Mayor Fulop for Governor.
In LD16, SEIU NJ State Council endorsed Senator Zwicker for re-election. GOP Assembly candidate Ross Traphagen called on Assemblyman Freiman to co-sponsor legislation increasing the Medicaid reimbursement rate for EMS transportation.
In LD19, the CWA endorsed Senator Vitale for re-election.
Listen to Episode Three of Patricia Campos Medina’s Activista Rise Up podcast.
Jack Ciattarelli marched with offshore wind opponents in LBI, according to SaveJersey.
Cape May GOP Chairman Donohue formed a legal team to challenge legislation to ban county constitutional officers from holding elected county party positions, which ostensibly targets Monmouth GOP Chairman and Sheriff Golden, according to SaveJersey. The Monmouth County GOP legislative delegation slammed the bill as ‘abuse of governmental power by Vin Gopal and Democrats’ in Trenton.
ICYMI: Sayegh visits Somerset; potential guv candidates gently jockeyed at Bergen event; Menendez, Sherrill headlined Millennials For NJ event; Sette boosting off-the-line Morris GOP candidates; ncumbent Sussex Commissioner Yardley facing two challengers; Fulop announced mayoral endorsements; in LD24 primary, candidates debate; NJEA PAC endorsed candidates; in LD26, candidates debated; Small endorsed Fulop
NJ nurses and healthcare workers rallied at the Statehouse as momentum picks up for their efforts to enact nurse-to-patient staffing ratios.
Legislative leaders still haven’t disclosed some campaign spending, according to the Bergen Record.
Governor Murphy is expected to nominate an immigration attorney for the last unfilled Supreme Court vacancy, according to NJ.com.
The Murphy Administration dismissed fears that the state may require COVID shots for school kids in updated vaccine rules, according to NJ.com.
Lawmakers are eying new rules for election results reporting, according to NJ Monitor.
Senate Minority Leader Oroho and Assemblymen Wirths and Space officially submitted questions to the NJDOH regarding proposed vaccine requirement changes in schools.
ICYMI: Murphy took action on bills; Senate Dems announced Harris as chief counsel; Murphy took action on bills; ‘ETA’ controversy
In Roxbury, the controversy and legal battle between a librarian and four parents over school books has become a lightening rod for GOP legislative primary candidates.
In Atlantic City, the city was awarded food security grants.
In Montclair, the town formed a ‘Vision Zero Task Force’.
In Franklin Lakes, Ramapo Hills BOE trustees filled a meeting with arguments, according to the Bergen Record.
In Hoboken, Councilwoman Fisher launched her re-election, according to the Jersey Journal.
In Newark, critics say a new BOE member’s charter school ties should keep her from leading the board, according to NJ.com.
In Tewksbury, the budget will raise taxes; the council rejected the animal control ordinance, according to NJ Hills.
In Westwood, sex education and pride flags sparked debate, according to the Bergen Record.
ICYMI: In Fair Lawn, residents banded together to snuff out Nabisco implosion; in WNY, Sires thanked Stack as driving force behind his victory; Sires clinched victory as Cirillo concedes, both hit the streets in the final hours of the race; in North Bergen, Sacco romped to victory; in JC, constructions workers rallied; in Paterson, Jackals ready to play at reborn Hinchliffe
AROUND THE WEB:
Norcross retiring? Don’t believe it. It’s a trick. | Moran
Tom Moran, Star-Ledger
- George Norcross, the Dark Lord of Jersey politics for a generation, says he’s done at age 67, that he’s laying down his sword after losing a string of battles, and leaving the fight to others. “We had a great run for almost 25 years,” he told NJ Politico’s Dustin Racioppi. “And now it’s time for others to lead the party.” Don’t believe it, not for a minute.
On congestion pricing, New York is right, NJ is wrong | Editorial
Star-Ledger Editorial Board
- The fury over congestion pricing is growing louder, with New Jersey’s elected officials in broad agreement that the plan must somehow be stopped.
‘Palestinians have not lost hope’: 75 years after Nakba, diaspora in NJ seek homecoming
Hannan Adely, NorthJersey.com
- Dawud Assad heard tanks rumbling toward his village about 3 miles outside Jerusalem and ran to the roof to get a view. There, he passed bullets to his uncle, who tried to hold off the paramilitary fighters for villagers to escape to the east. But the barrel of the rusty World War I-era gun overheated. He bolted down an outdoor flight of stairs, while a pair of fighters entered the home. They found his uncle hiding in a bedroom, but Assad kept running until he fell from their sight.
Study Says New Jersey Is Not Exactly As Charitable As We Think
Lou Russo, NJ1015
- One of the great things about living in New Jersey is the true feeling of community that we are all so lucky to feel, despite the reputation we have with the rest of the country. But are we among the most generous people in the United States?
And the 2023 NJBIZ Healthcare Heroes are …
NJBIZ Staff
- Even if they hadn’t been on the frontlines throughout the pandemic, health care workers have still earned the description of “heroes.” And the NJBIZ Healthcare Heroes awards are making sure these professionals receive the kudos they deserve.
Menendez praises nomination of 1st Hispanic to serve on Federal Reserve board of governors
ROI-NJ Staff
- U.S. Sen. Bob Menedez applauded the nomination of Adriana Kugler for a seat on the Federal Reserve board of governors, a move that, if confirmed by the Senate, would make Kugler the first Hispanic to serve on the prestigious board in its 109-year history. Kugler, an economist with a background in labor economics who has Colombian heritage and is the U.S. executive director of the World Bank, was nominated by President Joe Biden to fill the Fed’s only remaining open governor position on its seven-member board.
Lineup for North to Shore Festival doubles in size
Linda Lindner, roi-nj.com
- Newark, Asbury Park and Atlantic City theatricals, comedy performances, visual arts exhibits and workshops, hip-hop concerts, spoken word poetry readings, dance performances, storytelling events, fashion shows, street fairs and more have been added to the inaugural North to Shore Festival.
Princeton, Rowan to lead regional consortium to advance research in emerging field of photonics
Tom Bergeron, roi-nj.com
- A Princeton University-led collaboration to drive economic and technological advancements in photonics — the branch of science that includes lasers, optical fibers and cutting-edge light-based innovations — has been awarded a development grant from the National Science Foundation‘s Regional Innovation Engines, or NSF Engines, program.
Ex-Hudson jail official loses appeal to sue prank call companies from his wiretapping case
John Heinis, Hudson County View
- Former Hudson County Correctional Facility Deputy Director Kirk Eady lost an appeal of a decision that tossed his case against the prank call companies from his wiretapping case, where a grand jury found him guilty in March 2015.
2024 state budget to invest in mental health care services
Bobby Brier, NJ Spotlight
- Health professionals who work with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health conditions and substance use disorders are in high demand. To make sure there are enough health care workers in these fields to meet the demand for services in New Jersey, state officials are dedicating up to $60 million to recruit, train and retain more workers, the head of the Department of Human Services told lawmakers earlier this week.
Why women are leaving NJ politics: Chat Box
NJ Spotlight News
- Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D-Mercer), Deputy Minority Leader Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz (R-Union) and Latina Civic Action President Dr. Patricia Campos-Medina sit down with David Cruz on Chat Box. They discuss the recent exodus of women in state politics and what it will take to make the State House more inclusive.
Will gas reach above $4 a gallon in New Jersey this summer? Here’s what analysts say
Daniel Munoz, NorthJersey.com
- With concerns looming about an economic slowdown, driver demand at the gas pump has slowed. The ultimate result? Less pain at the gas pump, according to analysts. If you’re looking to travel far, you’re in luck, as gas prices are not likely to peak beyond $4 a gallon this summer.
Refund woes persist after Bamboozle’s cancellation in Atlantic City
Eric Conklin, Press of Atlantic City
- Eager to savor a sense of nostalgia from her days as a student at New York City’s Baruch College in the late 2000s, Candace Kludt was preparing to fly from Seattle to the resort to meet with friends at the Bamboozle Music Festival at Bader Field.
Named after the ocean, Atlantic City casino can’t live without a beach, so it’s rebuilding one
Wayne Parry, Associated Press
- What’s an ocean without a beach? One casino that takes its name from the sea doesn’t want to find out, so it’s spending up to $700,000 of its own money to rebuild a badly eroded beach in front of it.
Three Camden teachers get $5,000 each during surprise visits amid tears and cheers
Melanie Burney, Philadelphia Inquirer
- Fourth-grade teacher Erica Nelms was reviewing math problems with her students when a small entourage unexpectedly filed into her classroom Friday.
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