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Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Without question, the discriminatory policies passed by these Boards of Education, if allowed to go into effect, will harm our kids and pose severe risk to their safety. Simply put, these policies violate our laws, and we will not relent in protecting our LGBTQ+ community—especially our children—from discrimination.” – Attorney General Platkin
TOP STORY: The Battle of Monmouth… er… Middletown
AG Platkin filed civil rights complaints and applications seeking to prohibit LGBTQ+ parental notification policies enacted in Middletown, Marlboro, and Manalapan-Englishtown school districts.
The state Supreme Court ruled in favor of municipalities over Gannet in a lawsuit, according to NJ Monitor.
Dying whales in NJ have become a symbol in a political war, according to the Asbury Park Press.
NJ Secretary of State Way encouraged Philly-area travelers to continue visiting the Shore amid the I-95 temporary closure, pointing to alternative routes and marked detours.
Former Governor Christie chided former President Trump as a ‘loser’ if he skips debates, according to the Asbury Park Press.
C-sections are declining in the state, according to NJ Spotlight.
Senator Booker introduced legislation to facilitate US government pet transportations overseas.
Rep. Kean supported the censure of CA Rep. Schiff, according to SaveJersey.
The American Dream Mall is involved in yet another lawsuit, according to NJ Herald.
ICYMI: Murphy, leg leaders announced agreement senior property tax relief; Gottheimer targeted ‘moocher states’; Murphy appointed ELEC commissioners; Trump supporters showed up in Bedminster; Hayden immediate impressions of Trump indictment; Murphy, officials held press conference on the state’s air quality; Insider NJ’s Who’s Up and Who’s Down; Murphy leapt into the ‘book wars’
Senator Gopal and Assemblyman Mukherji introduced legislation to make September 11th a state holiday.
Senator Bucco slammed AG Platkin’s civil rights complaints filed against parental notification policies in several school districts, and blistered Democrats for tabling the ‘Parental Bill of Rights’ legislation earlier this week.
Senator O’Scanlon and Assemblymembers Flynn and Scharfenberger condemned AG Platkin’s civil rights complaints as ‘an attempt to separate parents from their children’. Flynn said its ‘unclear why we have local Boards of Education if the State is just going to continue to unilaterally dictate how local communities manage the student-parental relationships’.
The NJBIA is seeking amendments to the service worker retention bill.
The NJ Business Action Center named Tauhid Chappell as the executive director of the Cannabis Training Academy.
NJ Policy Perspective expressed concern about expanding the film tax credit.
ICYMI: Source says Coughlin ‘going in the direction of Governor‘; Scutari introduced the StayNJ proposal; Coughlin unveiled StayNJ proposal; Murphy threatens veto of budget; Assemblywoman Yustein sworn-in; legislative leaders gently nudged Murphy closer to lame duck
In Bridgewater, former GOP Mayor Hayes, seeking a comeback, formally launched his mayoral candidacy as a Democrat; former mayoral candidate Saad Toor will instead run for council on the ticket with Hayes. GOP Mayor Moench, who defeated Hayes in the GOP primary four years ago, lambasted Hayes, saying he may have switched parties but not his ‘true allegiances’ to ‘developers, lobbyists, and insiders’.
In Middletown, the BOE enacted a parental notification policy as supporters say parental knowledge is a key issue, while critics contend the policy will have negative ramifications for LGBTQ+ students.
In Atlantic City, the Housing Authority is discussing replacing emergency contracts, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Bayonne, officials are reexamining qualifications for handicapped parking on city streets, according to TAPinto.
In Bridgewater, residents doubt a development traffic study, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Middletown, the superintendent resigned, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Newton, a new mural is going up downtown, according to NJ Herald.
In Old Bridge, the town hopes Route 9 will be safer, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Palisades Park, a trial over police promotions was delayed, according to the Bergen Record.
In Paterson, there’s chaos over who will emerge as the next council president, according to Paterson Press.
In Phillipsburg, a ‘controversial’ gunshot detection program is eyeing the town for a contract, according to Lehigh Valley Live.
In Westwood, the school district warned against hidden cameras after a wild meeting, according to the Bergen Record.
ICYMI: In Woodland Park, Kallert will succeed Kazmark; in Rochelle Park, Mosca ousted; in Hanover, firestorm still raging over policy; in Raritan, Armhizer proposed lowering the age for leg. candidacy; locals grapple with rowdy teens at Shore; in Parsippany, Carifi, Kandi, and McGrath leading; in Dover, Dodd won; in Mendham Township, Todd Christie won; in Toms River, Mayor Hill lost
AROUND THE WEB:
Should you get a property tax break if your house burns down? Inside one man’s fight.
Karin Price Mueller, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
- Anthony Szamboti received a frightening call a year ago. His Blackwood house was on fire. It was March 8, 2022, and Szamboti was at work 11 miles away.
Oceangate CEO Stockton Rush, on Titan sub, a Princeton graduate
Erin Vogt, NJ1015
- The U.S. Coast Guard says a missing submersible imploded near the wreckage of the Titanic, killing all five people on board. Coast Guard officials said during a news conference Thursday that they’ve notified the families of the crew of the Titan, which has been missing for several days.
UPDATE: Melinda Ciattarelli explains her appearance at a Spadea event
Matt Rooney, Save Jersey
- When I learned Jack Ciattarelli planned to publicly confirm that he and his wife Melinda has separated, Save Jerseyans, I decided to reach out to Mrs. Ciattarelli about the event that catalyzed her husband’s announcement: her attendance at a women’s luncheon organized by chief 2025 Ciattarelli primary rival Bill Spadea.
How is Atlantic City using $8.6M in new public safety room surcharge?
Michelle Brunetti Post, Press of Atlantic City
- The city has collected more than $8.6 million in the first year of a new room tax designated to fund public safety initiatives, but has not yet said how it is being used. That has frustrated Greater Atlantic City Chamber President Michael Chait.
Frank Kummer, Philadelphia Inquirer
- The first foundation ever assembled for a wind turbine in the U.S. resembles a big yellow rocket as it rests horizontally at the Paulsboro Marine Terminal on the Delaware River in Gloucester County. The three million-pound, 300-foot-long, all-steel foundation, known as a monopile, is composed of three four-inch-thick tubes welded together. The top section is tapered and coated with protective epoxy paint.
Steven Rodas, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
- Waves lap up against the narrow shore of North Wildwood as Patrick Rosenello straightens his sunglasses, and leans against the steel seawall, the soft sand crumbling beneath his tan dress shoes. Quiet as he is, the mayor doesn’t have to utter a word about how important the tiny specks of sediment are to the resort town. His navy sweater vest says it all.
Mayor: Camden is on the mend, but we have miles to go, promises to keep | Opinion
Mayor Victor Carstarphen
- Every morning I wake up early and my first thought goes directly to ‘I wonder how my community faired over the early morning hours last night.’ I immediately look through my emails to see if we had any violent crime. If so, I jump on the phone with Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez to ask how we can help the crime victim, what led to the incident and how close are we to bringing in a suspect.
Stop blaming bail reform | Editorial
Star-Ledger Editorial Board
- Earlier this year, amid an outcry from city mayors and a few lawmakers about how bail reform triggered an increase in car thefts and gun crimes, Chief Justice Stuart Rabner reconvened a panel to examine that correlation.
Add guardrails before OK’ing accessory dwelling units in Jersey City
Jersey Journal Editorial
- The Jersey City zoning revisions recently approved by the city Planning Board should be revised once again before getting the thumbs up from the City Council. The revisions add the concept of “accessory dwelling units” to acceptable housing throughout the city, meaning garages, for example, on even the smallest of properties can be turned into apartments.
People aren’t fleeing New Jersey, no matter what a moving van company says
Jen A. Miller, NJ Monitor
- Once a year, United Van Lines unleashes the National Movers Survey, which purports to give a snapshot of where Americans are moving. According to them, New Jersey is a loser for five years running. Last year they said more residents moved out of New Jersey than any other state, claiming 67% of New Jersey moves were outbound in 2022.
5 reasons why Sanofi is committed to New Jersey
Tom Bergeron, roi-nj.com
- Stefan Roehr, head of North America supply chain, distribution and logistics at Sanofi, acknowledges that the company could have moved anywhere when it decided to leave its longtime headquarters in Bridgewater. But leaving New Jersey, the company’s North American flagship since 1971, was not in the plans, he said.
Advocates want top court to review massive Horizon reorganization
Lilo H. Stainton, NJ Spotlight
- New Jersey has collected an initial payment of $600 million from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield as part of a multiyear corporate restructuring that state officials and company leaders insist will benefit millions of residents insured through Horizon health plans.
How welcome do Black people feel in Ocean City? | Down the Shore
Amy S. Rosenberg, Philadelphia Inquirer
- They arrived for religious reasons, like Ocean City’s white Methodist fathers. Ocean City’s Black founders came to Ocean City, established churches, built families, bought and sold property, vacationed, hosted prominent visitors. The story is captured in riveting detail in Loretta Thompson Harris’ new book, The Westside: Ocean City in True Color.
Does Central Jersey exist? Region one step closer to being legitimate after bill passage
Mike Deak, MyCentralJersey.com
- Central Jersey moved one step closer to being officially recognized as a region of New Jersey with the passage of a State Senate bill on Tuesday. The bill, sponsored by state senators Andrew Zwicker (D-District 16) and Bob Smith (D-District), passed by a 36-1 vote. An identical bill was referred on Tuesday to the State Assembly Appropriations Committee.
Revealing police brutality, discrimination, secret raises: NJ OPRA made these stories possible
Asbury Park Press
- Four bills introduced in the state Assembly that would make significant changes to New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act has alarmed transparency advocates and could have a profound impact on the ability of journalists and lawyers to hold local and state government officials accountable. The bills are sponsored by Assemblyman Joe Danielsen, D-Somerset.
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