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Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “These two men were born only three and a half years apart, but public perceptions of their age are wildly different. This is certainly one of the reasons, but probably not the only reason, why there is little voter enthusiasm for seeing a rematch of 2020 except among partisan loyalists.” – Monmouth Polling Director Patrick Murray on President Biden and former President Trump
TOP STORY: Gold Bar Blues: The Ballad of Bob and Andy
A Monmouth County poll finds little enthusiasm for President Biden and former President Trump as frontrunners for the nomination of their parties for the presidential race.
The state Supreme Court declined to hear a case on expanding sentencing reviews, according to NJ Monitor.
New on-demand shuttles are popping up in NJ cities, according to NorthJersey.com.
Senator Menendez’s bribery trial is scheduled to begin in May, according to the Bergen Record.
NY’s congestion pricing wouldn’t give credits for the GW Bridge, according to the Bergen Record.
Burlington County Commissioners approved a study of more than 50 miles of trails.
Monmouth County awarded funding from the opioid settlement.
The Ocean County administrator is waging a battle against two types of cancer, according to the Asbury Park Press.
ICYMI: House voted to pass CR; Helmy will take RWJBarnabas post; Menendez pleads not guilty; Booker says ‘stepping down is best for Menendez; Gottheimer side-stepping a question on Senate run; Menendez: ‘court of public opinion is no substitute for our justice system‘, prepares for ‘biggest fight yet‘, stopped short of saying he’ll run again; US Attorney announced indictments, Menendez coming out swinging, while stepping down as Foreign Relations chair; Dems condemn amid behind-the-scenes messaging pushing and shoving; Murphy called for immediate resignation, Menendez: ‘not going anywhere‘; Gottheimer railed against Light Rail delay
Republicans are looking to step up their game with their Vote-By-Mail efforts, which Democrats have long had an advantage.
The NJLCV released endorsements in county and local races.
AFSCME New Jersey released endorsements in the legislative elections.
In LD3, the GOP is on defense in the district as Senator Durr looks to fend off a challenge from former Assemblyman Burzichelli.
In LD36, a GOP Assembly candidate has a long history of legal woes, according to NJ Globe.
CD3 Rep. Kim is ramping up his primary challenge to embattled Senator Menendez.
In CD7, Democratic primary candidate Sue Altman raised $500k towards her bid.
ICYMI: HCDO spoke out on Menendez; NJYD issued endorsements; WPCNJ released endorsements; GSE’s Action Fund released endorsements; source makes the case for Hispanic successor to Menendez; NJGOP confirmed June primary; NJCA released endorsements; Dems fear Menendez repercussions; Malinowski circulating for Senate; Van Drew is looking at Senate; in CD3, all eyes on Murphy as Kim revvs up Senate run; amid leadership moves on Senate seat w/ accelerated timeline, Kim announced candidacy, Hamm announced candidacy, Menendez troubles shapes futures of others; questions arise for 2024, 2023 battleground implications; in CD8, Rep. Menendez could be imperiled
The NJDOL touted a 25% increase in private sector workplaces during the Murphy Administration’s tenure.
The NJBIA announced the recipients of the Awards for Excellence.
Mary Maples was named senior adviser at the NJEDA, according to ROI-NJ.
ICYMI: CWA reached tentative deal with Murphy Administration; Murphy announced Emy Quispe as Deputy COS; Murphy announced Hillmann as DCOS; Sweeney applauded Murphy’s selection of Gutierrez-Scaccetti as COS; Helmy will depart; environmentalists demanding bear hunt end; Fiordaliso passed away
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Senator Menendez’s stepping down as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, a highly-influential position, shows a crack in New Jersey’s foreign policy apparatus.
A Senator Menendez’s political career stands on a ledge, its instructive to go back to his self-described humble beginnings in Union City, where he was first elected to office on the BOE in the 1970s.
Compliance Corner: Here’s an initial assessment on how the Elections Transparency Act is changing the state’s political landscape.
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Take a look at Insider NJ’s 2023 All-Inclusive Power Packages for our publications and specials editions this year.
In Hoboken, council candidates will debate.
In Atlantic City, the Orange Loop is turning around a ‘dead zone’, according to the Press of Atlantic City. A Housing Board member is fighting an attempt to unseat her, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Budd Lake, the fire chief was arrested, according to NJ Hills.
In Clinton, the township and Exxon/MObil are at odds over a 757-acre campus, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Egg Harbor Township, hours were established for pickleball courts, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Flemington, a second cannabis recreational retail license was approved, according to TAPinto.
In Hamilton, a junk collection is causing a riff with neighbors and legal action, according to the Trentonian.
In Hanover, the parental notification policy was enjoined by a judge, according to NJ Monitor.
In Livingston, BOE candidates debated, according to TAPinto.
In Longport, a bid for playground construction was rejected, according to Downbeach.
In Jersey City, a tax exemption was revoked for a Amazon warehouse, according to TAPinto.
In Madison, ‘soft billing’ for ambulance rides will be considered, according to NJ Hills.
In Paterson, the police department is behind in handling internal affairs complaints, according to Paterson Press.
In Raritan, the township is seeking to partner with Habitat for Humanity on affordable housing, according to TAPinto.
In Summit, redevelopers filed a lawsuit against the city, according to TAPinto.
In Teterboro, a new group was formed to fight airport noise, according to the Bergen Record.
ICYMI: In Paterson, Torres indicted again; in New Brunswick, judge ruled against Kratovil; in Prospect Park, Khairullah joined federal lawsuit; in White, no vote or public comment on warehouse; in New Brunswick, AG Platkin avoided taking side in press case; in Hanover, court blocked notification policy
AROUND THE WEB:
Sick pay abuse is N.J.’s dirtiest secret | Editorial
Star-Ledger Editorial Board
- A Jersey City deputy fire chief recently left his job with a lovely parting gift: a payout for $601,500. That does not even include the $11,588 monthly pension check he now gets in retirement. And it’s largely because he was allowed to hoard sick days year after year, like they were gold bars in a sock drawer.
‘MADE in New Jersey’ Manufacturing Day returns Oct. 6
Matthew Fazelpoor, NJBIZ
- The state’s largest manufacturing networking event of the year – the 11th Annual “MADE in New Jersey” Manufacturing Day – takes place Oct. 6 at iPlay America in Freehold. Organized by the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP), the yearly event brings together nearly 1,000 industry professionals, legislators and exhibitors to shine a light on domestic manufacturing – especially here in the great Garden State – while increasing awareness about career opportunities as well as exploring advanced technologies and strategies.
Op-Ed: Why Sen. Menendez may need a criminal tax lawyer
Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff
- Sometimes it’s the little financial details that trip you up. Ask Al Capone. On Sept. 22 the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York unsealed the indictment against Sen. Robert Menendez, his wife Nadine Menendez and three New Jersey businessmen for “participating in a years-long bribery scheme” in which Menendez and his wife allegedly accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars of bribes in exchange for Menendez’s agreement to use his official position to protect and enrich them and to benefit the government of Egypt.
A Progressive Perspective: Establishing a Trenton Office of Development
Irwin Stoolmacher, The Trentonian
- Mayor Gusciora took umbrage with a recent column of mine in which I wrote that “Trenton needs a major reboot” and that the Council should “end the honeymoon period and make it clear to him that they expect to see plans for specific new project initiatives to address crime, education, sanitation and economic development in Trenton.” In his opined response, the Mayor enumerated various initiatives that his administration had recently implemented.
‘Ruin a dead man’s reputation’: Manalapan mom fears blame shift for Navy SEALs death
Jerry Carino, Asbury Park Press
- All along, since Manalapan native Kyle Mullen died of untreated pneumonia after completing the “Hell Week” portion of Navy SEAL training in February 2022, Regina Mullen foresaw the worst in the aftermath. She predicted influential people would blame her son for his own death.
Menendez’ scandals upended all kinds of institutions. But one industry is seeing dollar signs.
Caitlin Oprysko, Politico
- Sen. Bob Menendez’s recent indictment on federal corruption charges has upended a number of political institutions, stretching from New Jersey to U.S. policy abroad. But for one industry, the New Jersey Democrat’s latest brush with the law has presented a unique and alluring opportunity.
McGreevey, still non-committal on run for Jersey City mayor, takes aim at $50 million water deal
Joshua Rosario, The Jersey Journal
- In another sign that former Gov. Jim McGreevey is serious about reviving his political career, the potential Jersey City mayoral contender is taking aim at the current administration as he urges the city council to reject an ordinance that would keep the Municipality Utilities Authority in charge of city water supply for 40 more years.
Nonprofit wants to join fight against 9 new cell towers along Jersey Shore
Chris Sheldon, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
- A non-profit group is joining with Belmar and Monmouth County in their ongoing effort to prevent the erection of nine Verizon 5G towers along the town’s shoreline.
NJ’s Best Places to Work 2023, ranked
NJBIZ Staff
- Earlier this year, NJBIZ released the finalists for the 2023 Best Places to Work in New Jersey awards. Now, we’re unveiling the complete list — ranked.
Contract stalemate prompts talk of possible strike at NJIT
Ted Goldberg, NJ Spotlight
- It’s 15 months since the contract ended between the New Jersey Institute of Technology and the union representing graduate and post-doctoral students and adjunct instructors.
Hundreds with disabilities in NJ are forced into nursing homes, new report says
Gene Myers, NorthJersey.com
- Hundreds of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have been forced into nursing homes that lack the proper oversight or resources to care for them, a group of New Jersey advocates said in a report released Monday.
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