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Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “There’s nothing transparent about the Elections Transparency Act.” – Senator Bucco commenting on the Governor’s signing of the ‘Elections Transparency Act’
TOP STORY: Sherrill and Ruiz Join Forces
The Morning Intelligence Briefing will be on break starting tomorrow through next Monday, and will return on Tuesday, April 11th.
Governor Murphy signed the ‘Elections Transparency Act’ into law and signed legislation providing additional funding to school districts that see reductions under the FY2024 budget.
Governor Murphy and AG Platkin announced the recipients of $15M in grant funding for violence intervention and prevention work.
The NJ Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness announced the second round of the Reproductive Health Security grant program.
The state is offering $500 bonuses to get the unemployed back to work, according to Burlington County Times.
A report warns that the state’s high-tech intelligence center is ‘ripe for abuse, according to the Bergen Record.
Officials say a dead dolphin found on the beach is the 24th to wash offshore recently, according to NJ.com.
Cape May County park and Zoo has big changes ahead, according to the Burlington County Times.
Rep. Van Drew and others are making the call to ‘save the whales‘, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
Rider University issued an alert yesterday to students due to a potential active shooter, according to Planet Princeton.
Monmouth University is holding a symposium exploring oceans and climate change.
ICYMI: Trump indicted; Christie’s all-out assault on Trump; North Jersey Dems eyes fixed on key battlegrounds; Sherrill, Gottheimer more animated movements; unions warning about nurse shortage
Several Morris County GOP primary candidates’ petitions are being challenged by their opponents.
In CD7, the DCCC is targeting Rep. Kean in next year’s election.
The Hudson County Black Caucus endorsed Craig Guy for county executive.
Hudson County political operative Tommy Bertoli was sentenced on tax charges, according to Hudson County View.
ICYMI: In LD24, GOP candidates rushed to defend Trump; Bryan, Kelley launching Elysian Consulting; in LD11, Dnistrian kicked off campaign; in LD18, Diegnan faces primary; in CD7, Kean held his version of town hall; who filed petitions; in LD26, Pennacchio decried Mastrangelo event; in LD27, Giblin retiring amid shakeup; in LD25, Dunn faces no primary; in CD7, Dems circulating as potential challengers to Kean; in LD24, the main focus the primary; in LD26, Peluso poised to enter Assembly primary; Signorello discusses primary challenge to Menendez
Senate Majority Leader Ruiz and Rep. Sherrill joined forces to discuss the continued need for child care.
A report says the state is not doing enough to fund the Schools Development Authority, according to the Bergen Record.
Legislation proposes tracking deadly car crashes caused by cannabis impairment, according to NJ Monitor.
Assemblyman Sampson is leading a legislative effort to create a ‘second chance’ program within the NJDOL.
The Responsible Gaming Coalition added three new operators, according to NJ Biz.
ICYMI: Assembly passed ‘Elections Transparency Act’ over GOP objections, ELEC commissioners resigned
In Trenton, the NJEDA is seeking service providers for the Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center.
In Bridgewater, a plan for three digital billboards around town was dropped, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Chatham, the borough laid out its goals for the year, according to NJ Hills.
In Cranford, Petrucci and Koczur are running for committee, according to TAPinto.
In Far Hills, a citizens’ group filed suit against the town, according to NJ Hills.
In Flemington, Councilman Johnston says he’s ‘deeply sorry‘ as he faces drug charges, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Glen Rock, schools will close in the days after the Nabisco plant implosion, according to the Bergen Record.
In Hackensack, the city has a way to deal with abandoned vehicles, according to the Bergen Record.
In Morristown, the council president faces a Democratic primary challenge, according to the Daily Record.
In Old Bridge, two women are running for mayor, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Oradell, a developer appealed over the Subaru site development, according to the Bergen Record.
In Paulsboro, experts shared early results of residents’ blood tests, according to NJ Spotlight.
In Raritan Borough, the town will use a grant for a drainage project, according to TAPinto.
In Raritan Township, residents spoke out on concerns of a development plan, according to TAPinto.
In Ridgewood, the village scrapped a plan to furlough workers to balance the budget, according to the Bergen Record.
In South River, legal weed shops may come to the town, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Springfield, the mayor says the town is prepared to undertake maintenance on the Gomes property if the developer doesn’t, according to TAPinto.
In Warren, a new pavilion is moving closer to completion, according to NJ Hills. Funding advanced for a new master plan, according to NJ Hills.
In Woodbridge, Olsen Towers senior housing is eyed for redevelopment, according to MyCentralJersey.
ICYMI: In Dover, Correa announced running mates as 4 Dems vie for mayor; in Wildwood, three officials indicted; in Paterson, AG assumed control of PD; in Dover, Correa won support from Dems; in WNY, a mayoral collision course; in Roselle, Holley, running for mayor, announced running mates, Dems backed Shaw; in AC, Morshed charged; in Maplewood, trouble abounds
AROUND THE WEB:
Caller who made unfounded bomb threat at Bayonne High School in police custody
John Heinis, Hudson County View
- A caller who made an unfounded bomb threat at Bayonne High School is in police custody and the building has resumed normal operations, the school district said.
NJ has no official song, but this is our (un)official cocktail
Judi Franco, NJ1015
- It’s funny to think that as a state we have no official song, but we do have an (almost) official cocktail. Just goes to show you the priorities of New Jerseyans. The Jack Rose is a delightful concoction that brings a smile to everyone’s face. This fruity and refreshing drink has been a favorite of New Jerseyans for decades, and for good reason.
Campaign kickoff in South Jersey as GOP has pick up opportunity
Bill Spadea, NJ1015
- The battle for control in the state legislature is going to have to pass through Camden County, Gloucester County, and a tiny part of Atlantic County. The new District 4 was redrawn and is definitely more Republican than the last map.
The new labor fight in NJ: Where things stand
Genesis Obando, NJ Spotlight
- Unions are trying to gain steam around the country. Workers are demanding improved working conditions, better benefits and asking for increased pay amid inflation concerns and higher costs of living. The National Labor Relations Board reported an increase in union organizing activity in 2022 — and a 53% increase in union election petitions between October 2021 and September 2022.
The darker underbelly of Rutgers University | Editorial
Star-Ledger Editorial Board
- Rutgers is facing what could be a massive strike, one of the biggest walkouts in higher education history. It could involve virtually the entire teaching staff, shutting down classes at all three of the university’s campuses for more than 67,000 students.
Greater Morristown gets marker for Frederick Douglass, and a visit from his descendant
Kevin Coughlin, Morristown Green
- On a Friday night in June 1865, the most photographed man of the 19th century addressed a standing-room-only crowd in Washington Hall, where Roots Steakhouse and the 40 Park luxury condos now stand, across from the Morristown Green. Frederick Douglass spoke for two hours. Equality Before the Law was his topic; his precise words are lost to history and there was no photo.
Driver in crash that killed Centenary U. president’s wife faces manslaughter charges
Rudy Miller, For lehighvalleylive.com
- The driver accused in a drunken hit-and-run crash in January that killed the wife of Centenary University’s president as she was out for a morning walk in Hackettstown has been indicted on more serious charges of first-degree aggravated manslaughter and death by auto, authorities said Friday.
Portside Towers tenants in Jersey City buoyed by recent N.J. Supreme Court decision
Daniel Ulloa, Hudson County View
- The Portside Towers Tenants Associations in Jersey City are gearing up for their long anticipated rent leveling board hearing, going in feeling optimistic due to a recent New Jersey Supreme Court decision.
‘Not much has changed’ in worst nursing homes, comptroller says
Brenda Flanagan, NJ Spotlight
- “We sounded the alarm last year and we’re sounding it again today. A year later, not much has changed,” said New Jersey’s acting State Comptroller Kevin Walsh. He was referring to his follow-up survey of nursing homes with rock-bottom ratings, which shows little improvement at a dozen facilities with problematic health reports involving poor patient care, dirty living conditions, inept staff, and mismanaged medications.
Op-Ed: The next battle for women in NJ
Rahbbea Norton-Lee, NJ Spotlight
- Recently, a patient came to a Planned Parenthood health center, visibly upset and without an appointment. After speaking with her, we learned that she was seeking a medication abortion and was confident in her decision. A relative, however, had informed her that “abortion pills” were illegal, citing recent news coverage.
Here’s where a tornado pummeled South Jersey towns
Jim Walsh, Cherry Hill Courier-Post
- A tornado that hit Saturday evening traveled six miles from Cinnaminson into Delran and Moorestown, according to the National Weather Service. And it was preceded by a “downburst event” that toppled trees in Palmyra and Riverton. No injuries were reported.
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