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Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Those of us who survived him in New Jersey know what he’s really like. When I travel the country and I see law enforcement, they say ‘Oh, he’s a good guy,’ and I’d say, ‘Not really.’” – NJSPBA President Colligan on former Governor Christie
TOP STORY: Newark Takes an ‘Historic’ Step with Voting Age Overhaul
Early amendments to the Elections Transparency Act pushed by the South Jersey Democratic delegation enabled the ‘Jersey Freedom’ Super PAC to operate secretly, according to Politico NJ.
Andy Kim and Tammy Murphy provided an early peek at their Senate war chests, according to NJ Spotlight.
In CD9, allies of Paterson Mayor Sayegh are polling a potential primary against Rep. Pascrell, according to NJ Globe.
Passaic County Democrats announced their screening process.
ICYMI: Tammy Murphy raised over $3.2M; Sussex Dems Vice Chair resigned; Tammy Murphy announced campaign team; Morris commissioners reorganized; Campos-Medina entered Senate primary; Carpenters endorsed Tammy Murphy; Christie seeks an opening; Norcross-Polistina feud spilled into public view
Supporters vowed to revive some of the 10,000 dead bills in Trenton, according to NJ Monitor.
Governor Murphy’s transit positions are rankling riders on both sides of the Hudson River, according to Politico NJ.
The NJ Association of Health Plans announced new board officers and a new Director of Government Affairs.
ICYMI: Scutari announced committees; Coughlin announced committees; new era began in Senate, Senate bid farewell to outgoing members; Senate announced leadership; Coughlin was sworn-in to historic 4th term; Assembly GOP announced leadership;Durr showed ‘impossible can be made possible‘; IGA announced leadership; State BOE nominee Jeanette Pena faced aggressive questions
In Hoboken, the city established a Department of Climate Action and Innovation.
In Atlantic City, schools are supportive of cops on campus, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Camden, supermarkets aren’t the only answer to food insecurity, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
In Clifton, layoffs and cuts are on the table as the city faces a tough budget, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Franklin Lakes, the new police chief was sworn-in, according to the Bergen Record.
In Jersey City, a new ordinance was passed for hefty fines for driving in bike lanes, according to NJ.com.
In Lakewood, the school busing plan could soon be used across the state, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Plainfield, a Bergen County kennel was chosen for animal control services, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Readington, neighbors again speculate on the Solberg Airport expansion, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Red Bank, outdoor dining could become a permanent feature, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Ridgewood, the village hopes federal funding will help solve the flooding problem, according to TAPinto.
In Roxbury, officials want the Fire Department reimbursed for incident response expenses, according to TAPinto.
In Sayreville, the mayor slammed a proposed school transportation complex, according to TAPinto.
In Wildwood, the clerk will fill in as interim administrator, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
ICYMI: In Newark, historic step lowering voting age for BOE elections; in Montville, intra-community legal battle; in Dover, Dodd sworn-in as mayor; in Parsippany, Hernandez sworn-in to the council
AROUND THE WEB:
Gottheimer: To jump-start Jersey, we need bold action on jobs, taxes and affordability
Josh Gottheimer
- I love Jersey. We have so much going for us, from our schools and workforce to our beaches and the Boss. But we are also facing a harsh reality: We are hemorrhaging people and businesses, and the jobs and investments that come with them.
Should legislators make more than minimum wage? One Republican senator says yes | Mulshine
Paul Mulshine, Star-Ledger
- It was an act of political courage of a type rarely seen among New Jersey politicians. When Declan O’Scanlon told me earlier in the week that he was going to do it, I wondered whether he had the nerve to go through with it. But he did it. He voted to raise his own salary.
Chris Christie would be a strong US Senate candidate for the NJ GOP. Here’s why: Kelly
Mike Kelly, NorthJersey.com
- Chris Christie is coming back to New Jersey. The presidential dream is a bust. So what’s next? Here’s a thought: How about Senator Christie?
The Passaic River will soon crest leaving several towns at risk of even more flooding
Manahil Ahmad, Kyle Morel, NorthJersey.com
- The Passaic River is expected to rise and hit its peak Thursday night, posing a potential threat of more flooding at low-lying areas along shorelines and tidal waterways. The river was at 9.25 feet on Thursday morning and is expected to rise to a crest of 9.7 feet in the evening, a U.S. Geological Survey map shows.
In New Jersey, we need to partner with business to fix climate change
Capt. Bill Sheehan
- Climate change is a serious problem that requires serious and actionable solutions. One “solution” that certainly won’t bring tangible change in New Jersey or elsewhere is climate litigation. As a New Jersey resident, a lifelong conservationist, and the Hackensack Riverkeeper, I know that tackling climate change through conserving public and private lands is critical in our state. Given these paramount societal goals, it’s worth pointing out what will bring true progress in advancing climate action — versus frivolous actions and posturing for political gain, none of which move the needle to address real challenges.
ROLL CALL: Which N.J. legislators voted to give themselves a 67% raise?
Matt Rooney, Save Jersey
- One of the last acts of the 2022-2023 legislative session? A massive 67% pay increase for state legislators which even the most talented spin artists would have trouble justifying. Elections have consequences, Save Jerseyans, and the Democrat majority is bigger and feeling more than a little liberated to lean into their corrupt big government agenda. Who voted for the salary bump (including more than a few Republicans)? And who opposed it?
U.S. Senate hopeful Larry Hamm to host Town Hall in Jersey City on Saturday
John Heinis, Hudson County View
- Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Larry Hamm will host a Town Hall at the All Pros Lounge, located at 53 Virginia Ave., on Saturday at 2 p.m.
Judge rules former Catholic Cardinal Theodore McCarrick not competent to stand trial
Laura Schulte, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- A Wisconsin judge on Wednesday ruled that a former Catholic cardinal is not competent to stand trial, due to a diagnosis of dementia, suspending charges of sexually assaulting a boy in the 1970s. Theodore McCarrick, the former cardinal, will not have to go before a jury in the case, but the decision will be reviewed at the end of the year, according to online court records. He did not appear in person for the hearing, but did dial in by phone.
Toms River’s ‘Miss Liberty,’ Sondra Fortunato, self-made New Jersey beauty queen, has died
Jenna Calderón, Asbury Park Press
- Sondra Fortunato, the self-promotional beauty queen known for multiple titles such as “Miss Liberty,” who for years brought extravagant outfits, voluminous blonde hair and an eternal smile to the Jersey Shore, has passed away after battling illness.
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