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Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “We want to be clear. Though the State Board of Education sets guidelines on curriculum, it is our local communities, through their elected boards of education, that decide on the final lesson plans.” – Senate President Scutari and Speaker Coughlin on the state BOE’s equity code vote
TOP STORY: Back to School – in August
The state Board of Education adopted updated new rules, some of which apply to gender identity, as Republicans criticized the board’s actions.
Advocates say the state’s plan to study the effect of social media on teens is too slow, according to the Bergen Record.
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ICYMI: Murphy took action on legislation; Bucco has sights set on majority
In Summit, Councilwoman Hairston will resign in September.
In Camden, the free summer school program is making students feel ‘proud‘, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
In Lakewood, the BOE election promises many alternatives, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Montclair, a new acting township manager was appointed, according to TAPinto.
In Newark, a environmental group pushed back on a development plan, according to TAPinto.
In Passaic, the city approved a tax abatement deal, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Ridgewood, street closings were suspended for pedestrian plazas on weekends, according to the Bergen Record.
In Sayreville, Councilwoman Dwumfour’s accused killed is making his first court appearance, according to MyCentralJersey.
In West Orange, residents complained about sewer fee increases, according to TAPinto.
In Westwood, ten filed to run for 4 BOE seats, according to the Bergen Record.
In Wildwood, the mayor was sentenced to probation, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
In Oakland, mental health services and treatment programs were on the saved from the chopping block
ICYMI: In Edison, Bimal Joshi defeated Sam Joshi for Dems chair; in Mount Holley, former Mayor Stafford passed away; in Parsippany, Barberio prevailed in GOP chair race; in Paterson, Mendez secured Council Presidency
AROUND THE WEB:
People with mobility disabilities should be able to enjoy Atlantic City’s beaches | Opinion
Michael Chait and Sarah Grady
- There is something restorative and healing about visiting a beach, relaxing by the water and enjoying the natural beauty. However, the beach is not always accessible for all individuals – particularly those who require mobility aids.
Trump knew all along | Editorial
Star-Ledger Editorial Board
- The latest indictment of Donald Trump elucidates his “prolific” talent for lying, and how he used these lies to arouse MAGA devotees and fuel a crusade against voter fraud that did not exist.
How would ‘clean heat’ standard impact NJ’s natural-gas utilities?
Tom Johnson, NJ Spotlight
- New Jersey is considering establishing a “clean heat” standard, a market-based tool to drive down greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels used by utility customers, primarily natural gas. By the end of this decade, Gov. Phil Murphy wants to reduce carbon pollution from the natural-gas industry by 50% below 2006 levels, a target set by an executive order issued earlier this year.
Ali Leadership Institute holds annual summer gala fundraiser at Liberty House
Daniel Ulloa, Hudson County View
- The Ali Leadership Institute held its annual summer gala fundraiser at the Liberty House Restaurant in Jersey City last night.
Westwood’s ‘controversial issues’ policy goes too far. Why hurt students? | Mike Kelly
Mike Kelly, NorthJersey.com
- Westwood, New Jersey, which sits at the lush and prosperous heart of Bergen County and just a short drive from the pulse of Manhattan, is one of those towns that remind many of the best of America. The borough’s center is anchored by a park dedicated to military veterans and features an elegant gazebo, where bands perform summer concerts and kids parade in their costumes on Halloween. Nearby, commuter trains stop at a stately stone station. A monument with a large bell commemorates local firefighters. The business district bustles with life.
Why are two students suing Rowan College in Burlington County?
Carol Comegno, Cherry Hill Courier-Post
- Two students have filed separate lawsuits against Rowan College at Burlington County for its refusal to exempt them from its COVID vaccination requirement because of their religious beliefs.The Superior Court lawsuits accuse the college of willful and flagrant contempt for the students’ civil rights in violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination.
Who is running for office in South Jersey during the November general election?
Nicholas Huba, Press of Atlantic City
- The 2023 general election is scheduled for Nov. 7. As part of our coverage, The Press of Atlantic City will preview races that will impact local communities. The list presented was collected from public records. Candidates may provide additional information including links to their social media pages and photographs, to newstips@pressofac.com. Please use the subject line “election preview.” Board of Education candidates will also be added over the next week or so.
Why Neptune school officials wouldn’t let valedictorian deliver graduation speech
Amanda Oglesby, app.com
- Teresa Kinney felt bullied and isolated in high school, after suffering sexual and emotional abuse from her peers, she said. It was a story the 18-year-old didn’t share at the time, not with Neptune High School administrators, teachers or counselors, she said. That is, not until this June, when she wrote her story of triumph against the odds into a graduation speech.
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