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Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Taking into consideration the rise in independent group spending in New Jersey elections, an increase in funds to county party committees will help to bring more balance to the State’s electoral process.” – ELEC Executive Director Jeffrey Brindle
TOP STORY: The Four-Year Warehouse War in White
Governor Murphy and the Oliver family held a visitation for LG Oliver at the Statehouse, where she lied in state in the rotunda. Hundreds honored the ‘trailblazer’ LG, according to the Bergen Record.
North Jersey inflation rose for the first time in 13 months, according to NJ Herald.
Secretary of State Way celebrated National Black Business Month.
Monmouth County retained legal counsel regarding proposed Verizon 5G monopoles in Belmar.
Passaic County’s trial courts welcomed a new chief executive, according to NorthJersey.com.
Rep. Kean toured dam removal projects in Warren County.
Rep. Sherrill recognized the one-year anniversary of the PACT Act.
A panel will examine the effects of AI on local governments.
A Hughes Center forum will explore the state law shielding judges from threats.
ICYMI: Striking nurses feel community support; Murphy commissioned a portrait of LG Oliver; Murphy first remarks on Oliver death; RWJUH nurses poised to strike; LG Sheila Oliver passed away, state mourns public servant
Acting Governor Scutari took action on legislation.
Assemblywoman Munoz discusses the challenges facing the nursing profession with Steve Adubato (video).
Despite what some lawmakers are saying, the state isn’t banning gas stoves, according to the Gothamist.
The Animal Protection League urged the cancellation of this year’s bear hunt.
Download and read Insider NJ’s 2023 Insider 100: Policymakers publication.
ICYMI: Murphy took action on legislation; Bucco has sights set on majority
In White Township, the four-year warehouse war is ongoing.
In Park Ridge, Lori Frederics announced a write-in candidacy for BOE.
In Englewood, residents oppose a proposed affordable housing zoning plan, according to the Bergen Record.
In Hackensack, a fourth officer filed a lawsuit against the city and police director, according to the Bergen Record.
In Livingston, Raju announced his BOE candidacy, according to TAPinto.
In Morristown, the gas-powered leafblower ban is going to voters, according to Morristown Green. The train station redevelopment is back on track, according to the Daily Record.
In Paterson, the city is considering a $402k settlement in the St. Joseph’s tax lien case, according to Paterson Press.
In Ridgewood, the council discussed PFAS, according to TAPinto.
In Somerville, the cost of the new fire and police HQ jumped to $41M, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Waldwick, a challenger joined the BOE race, according to the Bergen Record.
ICYMI: In Mountain Lakes, federal suit dismissed; in Summit, Councilwoman Hairston will resign; in Oakland, mental health programs saved from chopping block; in Edison, Bimal Joshi defeated Sam Joshi for Dems chair; in Mount Holley, former Mayor Stafford passed away
AROUND THE WEB:
NJ town looks to save historic Big Bang antenna site for $1.9M
Rick Rickman, NJ1015
- The home of a national historic landmark that helped scientists to confirm the existence of the Big Bang may become public land as concerned residents look to save it from redevelopment. In 1965, scientists used the Holmdel Horn Antenna on Crawford Hill to discover cosmic microwave background radiation to confirm the theory explaining the origins of the universe. Today, the site is owned by private developer Crawford Hill Holdings.
Temp workers law takes full effect in NJ
Matthew Fazelpoor, NJBIZ
- A law signed earlier this year to protect temporary workers in the Garden State has fully taken effect. The legislation, known as the Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights, expands the rights and protections to many temporary laborers – allowing for greater oversight of temporary help service firms and third-party clients by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Division of Consumer Affairs. It was enacted by Gov. Phil Murphy in February.
N.J. isn’t getting free Taco Bell but 49 other states are. Here’s why.
Jeremy Schneider, NJ Advance Media For NJ.com
- Taco Bell is giving 49 states free tacos. The only state not invited to the taco party? New Jersey. Under pressure from Taco Bell, Wyoming-based fast-food chain Taco John’s abandoned the fight to maintain its trademark on the term “Taco Tuesday” in July — thus canceling the trademark in 49 states.
Trenton can win garbage and blight fight with consistent effort
LA Parker, The Trentonian
- The city supervisor squinched his index finger and thumb to leave minimal space for sunlight. “That’s how much garbage we collected in the West Ward on Saturday. Most people didn’t even know about the (special trash) collection,” he said. First, let’s recap this latest City of Trenton cleanup effort.
This tariff could drive up grocery costs for NJ families. Here’s how
Gerard Scimeca, Special to the USA TODAY Network
- One Ohio-based company is so eager to reap a regulatory windfall in profits that it’s ready to make American consumers — including millions in my home state of New Jersey — pay more for basic necessities at a time when many are still struggling.
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