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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “I would bet, if I were a betting man, that down the road that’s exactly where this would land.” – Governor Murphy on allowing marijuana home grow
TOP STORY: CBT Surcharge Debate Heats up as Revenues Drop
Governor Murphy addressed the NJBIA’s Public Policy Forum, reiterating his agreement to allow the corporate business tax surcharge to expire, saying ‘a deal is a deal’.
The state’s population is shifting, according to the Bergen Record.
Bias incidents targeting Muslims and Jews in New Jersey is soaring, according to the Bergen Record.
Governor Murphy is ‘very open‘ to home grow of marijuana, according to NJ.com.
RWJ is spending $120M on replacement nurses as the strike enters its fifth month, according to MyCentralJersey.
Wheelchair users are facing supply chain woes, according to NJ Spotlight.
The NJCCIC opened the application window for the federal cybersecurity grant program for public entities.
Morris County’s Rescue Task Force Program enhanced its local emergency response.
Genova Burns LLC formed a Distressed Asset Task Force.
ICYMI: Murphy, DEP announced adoption of Clean Cars II; residents unaware/undecided about Murphy, Kim Senate candidacies; Dems held onto majorities; General Election special edition
The CBT surcharge debate is heating up as revenues drop.
Senator Zwicker likened Governor Murphy to the ‘Grinch’ over his veto of a Christmas tree community bonfire bill, according to NJ Monitor.
Lawmakers could be ready to pump $300M into electric grid upgrades, according to NJ Spotlight.
Legislation aims to lessen ‘mayhem’ when bus companies halt NJ service, according to the Bergen Record.
The state is considering requiring high school students to apply for college financial aid, according to the Bergen Record.
Lawmakers are looking to limit ‘high hazard’ freight trains, according to NJ Monitor.
Housing advocates urged Governor Murphy and the Legislature to protect affordable housing.
NJ Policy Perspective urged the keeping of the corporate business tax surcharge.
ICYMI: Murphy took action on bills; Blum will serve as Collazos Gill COS; Scutari reaffirmed as Senate Pez; Bucco reaffirmed as Minority Leader; Coughlin reaffirmed as Speaker; DiMaio reaffirmed as Minority Leader
Heavyweights Leonard Lance and Ray Lesniak go head-to-head on the Julie Briggs Show.
Sixty years after the assassination of JFK, gun violence plagues the nation, and is on the increase in the years following the COVID pandemic.
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In Hoboken, former Police Chief Ferrante endorsed Rafi Cordova for Ward 1 council.
In Atlantic City, City Hall was closed for heating repairs, according to the Press of Atlantic City. Craig Callaway avoided subpoenas in Bailey’s election lawsuit, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Bernards, Democrats achieved a historic split win, according to NJ Hills. School staff hiring was debated, according to NJ Hills.
In Bridgewater, the municipal clerk retired, according to TAPinto.
In Edison, the legal battle over the Plainfield Road redevelopment may be over, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Haledon, a Manchester Regional BOE candidate is challenging the election results, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Jersey City, former Mayor and senior auditor McCann was placed on leave amid an investigation into whether he was campaigning for McGreevey on city time, according to Hudson County View.
In Little Falls, a BOE candidate withdrew to end an election tie, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Milltown, a new mayor was elected after a recount, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Morristown, Housing Authority residents say privatization has left them neglected, according to Morristown Green.
In Paterson, the new fire chief will earn less than his predecessor, according to Paterson Press.
In Parsippany, the council election recount is set for next week, with a Democrat two votes ahead, according to the Daily Record.
In Paulsboro, people are trying to save an endangered historic spot, according to the Courier Post.
In Readington, two officers are suing the town for discrimination, according to MyCentralJersey.
In South Toms River, a community leader will be removed from several positions following child sex crimes, according to NJ101.5.
In Springfield, a judge may appoint a construction manager for the Gomes development, according to TAPinto.
In Union, three were picked as possible committee replacements, according to TAPinto.
In Warren, two existing committee members were recommended for DiNardo’s seat, according to NJ Hills.
In Woodland Park, a Dunkin drive-thru was rejected, according to TAPinto.
ICYMI: In JC, O’Dea kicked off candidacy, McGreevey launched candidacy as mayoral battle begins, could lead to HCDO war; in Parsippany, Hernandez appears headed to win; in Clark, mayor charged; in Bayonne, city grappling w/ gentrification
AROUND THE WEB:
Van Drew’s poisonous game on the immigration crisis | Moran
Tom Moran, Star-Ledger Editorial Board
- The surge of migrants crossing the Mexican border is out of control, and getting worse, placing an impossible burden not just on border towns but on cities like New York, which is spending a staggering $12 billion to shelter and care for them over three years. Desperate asylum seekers, meanwhile, are waiting an average of nearly five years for a court hearing, with a backlog of over 1.5 million cases before the understaffed immigration courts.
States vary in definition, pursuit of corruption | Quigley
Joan Quigley, For The Jersey Journal
- “I lie, cheat and steal. And I want to represent you in Washington.” At least that would be an honest campaign slogan for some candidates, and it might not discourage some voters one bit. The first attempt to expel George Santos from Congress fell short by 80 votes, both Democrats and Republicans saying it’s OK for him to continue representing New Yorkers, even though he lied about his background, career, mother, the Holocaust and 9/11 while officials say he was defrauding people in both North and South America.
High fees, long waits cast shadow over new criminal expungement laws
Amanda Hernández, NJ Monitor
- More states are making it easier for residents to clear or seal their criminal records. The effort has drawn bipartisan support, as lawmakers across the political spectrum say it will help people find jobs and housing, in turn boosting local economies and reducing reliance on social services. “Folks that get out of jail or prison with criminal records, it’s like getting out with the handcuffs still on,” Keith Wallington, the director of advocacy with the Justice Policy Institute, a nonprofit criminal justice research and advocacy group, told Stateline.
Security changes coming after former cop kills self in South Jersey hospital
Joseph P. Smith, Cherry Hill Courier-Post
- Nurses at a South Jersey hospital where a a patient killed himself earlier this year say they’re pleased with efforts to improve security procedures. Health Professionals & Allied Employees, AFL-CIO filed a grievance against Inspira Health Network shortly after the suicide on Sept. 9. An initial report of a possible “active shooter” sent city police racing to the facility on West Sherman Avenue as follow-up calls eventually established a suicide had occurred with no other victims.
Inside N.J.’s general stores, old-fashioned and surviving against all odds
Peter Genovese, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
- Creaky hardwood floors, charmingly musty atmosphere, shelves stocked with items you won’t find at your local supermarket — the general store may seem a woefully out-of-date fixture in a world of mega-convenience stores. Yet, they survive if not thrive in New Jersey.
Study: Gaps persist in NJ abortion access
Briana Vannozzi, NJ Spotlight
- A new report finds that despite New Jersey’s progressive stance on reproductive rights, it’s not that easy to get an abortion in the state. Rutgers professor Laura Lindberg in an interview with NJ Spotlight News detailed the challenges as part of The Rutgers School of Public Health and New Jersey Family Planning League and its first-ever statewide analysis of abortion access.
Countering pandemic learning loss though tutoring
Hannah Gross, NJ Spotlight
- “How many sides does this shape have?” asked Priya Shah, a tutor with the New Jersey Tutoring Corp. “One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight,” counted three third graders in response. “What does that tell us?” asked Shah. “Octagon,” replied one student excitedly, noting that an octagon has the same number of sides as an octopus has tentacles. These students at KIPP SPARK Academy in Newark receive small-group tutoring during the school’s class period devoted to extra help with math. Six students worked with two tutors to practice shapes, addition and subtraction.
Asbury Park was supposed to be an NJ cannabis ‘mecca.’ What happened?
Mike Davis, Asbury Park Press
- For a short while, Sylvia Sylvia-Cioffi might have been the most popular person at the Jersey Shore. New Jersey was on the cusp of legalizing marijuana for recreational use — it was a matter of “when,” not “if” — and Asbury Park was seen as a potential epicenter. It had the built-in name recognition and attractions. It had a bustling downtown. And its officials were open about their intention to welcome in the cannabis industry with open arms.
Mysterious group backing ‘phantom candidates’ in N.J. revealed in new election report
Derek Hall, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
- When a mysterious dark money group known as Jersey Freedom started pushing “conservative” candidates late in this year’s election cycle, many suspected South Jersey Democrats were behind the nonprofit group. A report released Monday by the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission confirmed those suspicions. Jersey Freedom, which has a Queens P.O. Box address, raised more than $225,000, all of which came from a South Jersey Democratic super PAC called Brighter Future Forward.
New ramps connecting Route 42, I-295 finally opens after decades of waiting
Larry Higgs, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
- The long-awaited ramp project to connect I-295 and Route 42 in Camden County finally opened on Tuesday, allowing drivers to skip backroads through neighborhoods around the major highways. The $180 million “Missing Moves” project connects I-295 north to Route 42 south, and Route 42 north to I-295 south, providing relief to residents of along local roads in Bellmawr, Runnemede, Deptford and Westville from cut-through traffic.
Looking to donate? Find a food pantry near you
Kaitlyn McCormick, Cherry Hill Courier-Post
- Are people in your community starving? Odds are, yes. The Food Bank of South Jersey reported serving about 160,000 South Jersey residents a month in 2023, a telling increase from a 112,000-person average last year. According to the food bank, more pounds of food will also be distributed in 2023 than in the last two years. This is following a national trend of need for food resources.
Python removed from Rutgers residence hall
Alexander Lewis, MyCentralJersey.com
- Rutgers Police removed a baby python from a dorm in the Voorhees Residence Hall on Monday, according to a post on their Facebook page. Rutgers University Police Officer Rebecca Phillips responded to Voorhees Hall Monday afternoon on reports of a snake in a dorm room, according to the post. Upon arrival Officer Phillips located and safely removed the python, the post said.
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