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Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “To be quite honest, I really don’t like seeing so many bills passed. I think government passes way too many laws” – Senator Durr
TOP STORY: Murphy Deploys to West New York for Sires
Rutgers and faculty unions agreed on new contract language, according to Burlington County Times.
The Port Authority shattered passenger records but won’t erase a $3B COVID loss, according to NJ.com.
Pop-up partygoers may be out of luck in many Jersey Shore towns, according to the Asbury Park Press.
Burlington County commissioners adopted the budget. The county is sending corrected VBMs to voters, according to Burlington County Times.
Essex County Executive DiVincenzo made bold statements in his State of the County address, according to TAPinto.
The decision to scrap the Union County seal is delayed again for more debate, according to NJ.com. Under a consent decree, VBMs will be translated into Spanish, according to TAPinto.
Rep. Watson Coleman held a press conference demanding a fair and ethical Supreme Court.
ICYMI: Rutgers unions keeping pressure on following framework agreement; Van Drew’s leading role in offshore wind debate
In LD3, the GOP primary features two former allies competing for the party’s nomination, according to NJ Monitor.
In LD4, Gloucester County GOP Chair Vigilante endorsed candidates.
In LD24, the GOP Assembly candidates participated in a debate.
Hudson County Executive candidate Craig Guy held a fundraiser headlined by Governor Murphy.
Former President Trump mocked former Governor Christie as ‘sloppy’ and having a ‘big mouth’, according to NJ.com.
ICYMI: NJEA PAC endorsed candidates; in LD26, candidates debated; Small endorsed Fulop; in LD24, primary intensifies; in LD25, Bergen threatens to sue DeCroce; Fulop says Dems made mistake by sacrificing Malinowski
Progressives are mobilizing against ‘right-wing extremism’ on sex-ed and LGBTQ school policies, according to NJ Spotlight.
The NJ Society of CPAs awarded $225k in accounting scholarships.
ICYMI: Senate Dems announced Harris as chief counsel; Murphy took action on bills; ‘ETA’ lcontroversy; Ruiz, Sherrill join forces for child care; Assembly passed ‘ETA’ over GOP objections, ELEC commissioners resigned
In West New York, Governor Murphy deployed to the town to support former Rep. Sires’ mayoral candidacy, endorsing the candidate alongside NJDSC Chairman Jones and Senator/Union City Mayor Stack. Sires is seeking a return to local office in the mayoral collision, facing off against Commissioner Cirillo.
In Jersey City, Mayor Fulop awarded $1M to 88 arts organizations. Hudson Commissioner O’Dea came out hard against city pool fees, according to Hudson County View.
In Atlantic City, concerns were raised over drug use at Brown’s Park, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Camden, the state is investigating possible corruption with ties to George Norcross, according to NJ Spotlight. High school students are getting hands-on pharmacy experience in a first-of-its-kind state program, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
In Emerson, the BOE alleges shoddy construction work at a school, according to the Bergen Record.
In Englewood, the city will celebrate the life of its first female mayor, according to the Bergen Record.
In Fairfield, LaForgia was selected Council President, according to NJ Hills.
In Glen Rock, town government is now all-female, according to the Bergen Record.
In Hasbrouck Heights, the budget was introduced, according to TAPinto.
In Hoboken, Mayor Bhalla vetoed rent control ordinance amendments, according to Hudson County View.
In Lodi, the BOE accepted the superintendent’s resignation, according to the Bergen Record.
In Middletown, Sandy Hook is closer to putting 80 apartments in Fort Hancock, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Morristown, the town is seeking to rein in building heights and condos with new zoning, according to the Daily Record.
In Newark, the city may require a permit to cut down trees, according to NJ.com.
In North Bergen, Mayor Sacco is facing off against challenger Larry Wainstein for the third time, according to the Jersey Journal.
In Ridgewood, outdoor dining areas are coming back, according to the Bergen Record.
In Sayreville, three months later the murder of Councilwoman Dwumfour remains unsolved, according to NJ.com.
In Warren, the BOE anticipates a health curriculum vote in June, according to NJ Hills.
In Wayne, funding of the arboretum is causing political friction, according to NorthJersey.com. The arboretum responded to funding challenges, according to TAPinto.
In Westwood, dozens packed a BOE meeting over comments on same-sex families, according to the Bergen Record.
ICYMI: In Roxbury, librarian suing several residents for defamation; in Paterson, Jackals ready to play at reborn Hinchliffe; in Dover, judge approved Dodd petition after earlier denial
AROUND THE WEB:
Fulop: Raise the minimum wage, build housing and be more progressive
Dustin Racioppi, Politico
- New Jersey should raise its minimum wage above $15 an hour, revive its affordable housing agency and generally be more bold in its policies, said Steven Fulop, the newly declared candidate for governor.
West New York mayoral race pits sitting commissioner against retired congressman
Teri West, The Jersey Journal
- West New York will have a new mayor next year, and regardless of who emerges victorious on election day, the town’s next leader will be no newcomer to West New York politics.
The good old boys of the State Police | Editorial
Star-Ledger Editorial Board
- The New Jersey State Police have a troubling history of racism, one that was finally confronted after troopers shot and seriously wounded a group of unarmed young Black and Hispanic men during an infamous traffic stop in 1998. It prompted a settlement that established oversight by the U.S. Department of Justice and a slew of good reforms.
CRC reports cannabis sales hit $132M in Q4 2022
Kimberly Redmond, NJBIZ
- New Jersey’s legalized market for recreational cannabis continues to grow as sales hit $132.48 million between October and December 2022, according to the state. For the fourth quarter of the year, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission recorded a 13% increase from the $116.57 million in revenue generated from June through September.
Rowan announces Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine in honor of $30M gift
ROI-NJ Staff
- The veterinary school at Rowan University, the first of its kind in New Jersey, will be named the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University — as a tribute to a $30 million donation to the school from South Jersey businessman Gerald Shreiber.
A Billion Rea$ons to “Restructure” NJ Transit | Smith
William J. Smith
- Garden State residents were greeted with headlines last week that the state’s public transportation agency, NJ Transit, is looking at a $1 billion operating deficit in 2026, with no clear path to fill the hole. For reference, the agency currently has a $2.75 billion annual operating budget, with significant subsidies from the state and Turnpike Authority.
What if the road from Tuckerton to Atlantic City was built?
Joe Martucci, Press of Atlantic City
- Today, it’s a nearly untouched portion of New Jersey, but it could have been filled with houses, lagoons, businesses and the constant hum of human activity during the summer. Narrow Great Bay Boulevard, also known as Seven Bridges Road, meanders through the marshes of Little Egg Harbor Township.
When wolves returned to New Jersey | Lehigh Valley historical headlines
Steve Novak, For lehighvalleylive.com
- Wolves are not found in the wild in New Jersey. But they can still be found in at least several acres of Warren County — along with bobcats, lynx and foxes.
Unions protest Graduate Hotel’s use of non-local labor for second straight week
Krystal Knapp, Planet Princeton
- For two weeks, large inflatable rats and cats have been stationed in front of 20 Nassau Street, the site of the future Graduate Hotel, as part of a protest by construction workers in Mercer County.
Biden vs. Trump, like it or not? Chat Box
NJ Spotlight
- Following President Biden’s announcement that he will seek the Democratic Party’s nomination to be its presidential candidate again in 2024, David Cruz talks with Republican strategist Chris Russell and Democratic strategist Daniel Bryan. Polls suggest Biden and former President Trump on the Republican side are both facing skepticism from voters in their own parties.
Where should remaining NJ pandemic aid go?
Briana Vannozzi, NJ Spotlight
- It’s last dibs on the remaining federal pandemic relief money for the state, which has helped New Jersey significantly over the last three years. The Murphy administration and lawmakers are deciding how to spend about $1 billion still on the table and there’s no shortage of ideas on just where the money should go.
Trenton youth need to be the focus if the city has any hope
LA Parker, The Trentonian
- A wonderfully interesting incident occurred Thursday during the “Coffee With a Cop Community Service Awards” event at McDonald’s. Shirley Gaines, a Trenton Police chaplain and community leader, and Dave Ponton, a Democratic operative with connections, joined a personally-inspired rendition of Jesus Loves the Little Children……Red and Yellow, Black and White, they are precious in his sight. Jesus loves the little children of the world.
Hunterdon Central cuts teachers, administrator under ‘some very tough circumstances’
Cheryl Makin, MyCentralJersey.com
- Hunterdon Central Regional High School will be losing three teachers and one administrator under the terms of the 2023-24 budget adopted on Monday. Taxes also will rise by 1.8%. Superintendent of Schools Jeffrey Moore said the move to terminate the staff was the result of “some very tough circumstances − gut-wrenching stuff.”
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