Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
TOP STORY: What Just Happened? Concluding Atlantic City Postscript
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Gubernatorial candidates discuss the top issues, according to NJ Spotlight.
The feds are looking to add immigration jails in the state, according to NJ Monitor.
The AG Office’s OPIA opposed a bid to dismiss the Norcross charges, according to NJ Globe. AG Platkin punched back at Norcross’ co-defendant lawyers, according to NJ Globe.
The Norcross family bought a stake in Mid Penn Bank with a $26M investment, according to NJ Biz.
There are only a few organic farms in the state, according to NJ Spotlight.
Passaic County will spend $5.3M to create an upcounty health center, according to NorthJersey.com.
Warren County’s library commission voted to post a ‘book review resource’ for patrons.
Senator Helmy sat down for an interview, according to NJ Globe.
Rutgers is launching a ‘Democracy Lab’, according to NJ.com.
Moxie Strategies expanded its team and geography.
ICYMI: Gottheimer launched campaign for Governor; Sherrill launched candidacy for Governor; Democrats lost strength; voters aren’t familiar w/ guv candidates; Murphy addressed the loss of Democratic strength
Insiders tried to make sense of the presidential election and the implications on the burgeoning gubernatorial race.
NJGOP leaders must decide whether Committeeman Palatucci is eligible to remain in his post after staunchly opposing President-elect Trump, according to NJ Globe.
CD11 county and local officials endorsed Rep. Sherrill for Governor. The Morris County Democratic Women’s Caucus endorsed Sherrill.
The North Arlington GOP endorsed Jack Ciattarelli for Governor, according to NJ Globe. Carlstadt Republicans endorsed Ciattarelli, according to NJ Globe.
Jersey City Mayor Fulop’s gubernatorial candidacy could shake up the Bergen commissioner race, according to the Bergen Record.
In LD7, Burlington County Democrats backed a ‘caretaker’ plan to succeed Rep.-elect Conaway, according to NJ Globe. Burlington Commissioner Singh won’t abide by the plan, according to NJ Globe. Moorestown Mayor Gillespie will abide by the plan, according to NJ Globe.
In CD9, Trump won the district but the GOP didn’t invest in candidate Prempeh, who lost by a single point and plans to run again, according to SaveJersey.
Assemblyman Bergen criticized Rep. Sherrill on veterans issues.
Defense Secretary nominee Hegseth visited Franklin Lakes, according to SaveJersey.
ICYMI: Auth playing long game; guv candidates converged at League, Sherrill made the rounds, Sweeney flexed political muscle; Bergen shifted more red; more Assembly candidates joined Fulop slate; Sweeney allies see path to victory; guv race taking shape; Baraka allies energized; firefighter unions split over guv race; Dems ready to find themselves; Hispanic Democratic dissatisfaction has grown; Bramnick faces difficult path; Ciattarelli sees advantages; Duarte looking ahead to 2025
In Trenton, former Councilwoman Caldwell-Wilson endorsed South Ward Councilwoman Kettenberg.
In Atlantic City, casino earnings fell in the third quarter, according to NJ101.5.
In Boonton, a councilman won re-election by 1 vote, according to NJ Globe.
In Colts Neck, a legendary horse farm is on the auction block, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Glen Rock, Councilwoman Viadro resigned, according to TAPinto.
In Montclair, the CFO who blew the whistle on unlawful perks may face disciplinary action, according to Montclair Local.
In Morristown, Delaney launched a GOP council bid, according to Morristown Green.
In Oakland, the Ramapo Indian schools district will propose a later school start time, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Palisades Park, an out of work employee expects to be terminated, according to NorthJersey.com. The town is investigating possible overpayments of sick leave and vacation time, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Wildwood, the Wildwoods set an all-time record for tourism revenue growth this summer, according to ROI-NJ.
ICYMI: In Marlboro, sign-stealing an issue; in Howell, GOP won election; in Marlboro, voters elected split BOE ticket; in Hoboken, Councilwoman Giattino passed away; in Howell, little unity w/in GOP; in Marlboro, tensions rising in the BOE race; in Somerville, JFK is on the ballot; in Randolph, council control at stake with huge significance
AROUND THE WEB:
Murphy delivers keynote at League of Municipalities
Raven Santana, NJ Spotlight
- Local delegates gathered at the 109th State League of Municipalities conference to help their communities through pooling resources, information and innovation. And on its last day, all eyes were on Gov. Phil Murphy as he delivered the year’s keynote speech.
These are the eight most ‘old-world’ towns in New Jersey, per ranking
Kyle Morel, NorthJersey.com
- When people think of New Jersey, “old-world” is not often the first phrase that comes to mind. The term generally refers to a simpler, quaint lifestyle of previous centuries. For the most densely populated state in the country that is frequently associated — fairly or unfairly — with heavy traffic on busy highways, simple and quaint are usually foreign concepts.
Democrats aren’t above the rule of law either | Editorial
Star-Ledger Editorial Board
- The usual election deniers have suddenly gone silent in the wake of Donald Trump’s victory. Imagine that. But in their absence, political disdain for the rule of law seems to have infected some Democrats too, right next door in Pennsylvania. The ugly fight over its close Senate results last week should serve as a cautionary tale.
Addressing N.J.’s drought requires all hands on deck | Opinion
Mark McDonough
- New Jersey just endured its driest October on record. Parts of the state didn’t see a single drop of rain the entire month, causing stream, reservoir and groundwater levels to plummet.
New Port Authority bus terminal gets NYC council OK. Are the feds next?
Larry Higgs, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
- Replacing the midtown Manhattan bus terminal that’s the bane of commuters and the butt of comedians’ jokes took a big step forward Thursday and could hit another milestone next month.
The Race for Governor in New Jersey: Ten Gubernatorial Candidates Declared
TAPinto Neptune/Neptune City Staff
- As we close out 2024 in the Garden State, 2025’s gubernatorial field is rapidly expanding. Within the past week, two candidates whose announcements have been widely anticipated, have declared their intent to compete in June’s Democratic primary: Congressman Josh Gottheimer (Congressional District 5) and Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (Congressional District 11).
Solomon Touts Increase in Payroll Tax Collections, O’Dea Chimes in with Calls for Additional Action
Daniel Israel, TAPinto Jersey City
- Ward E Councilman and mayoral candidate James Solomon announced on Wednesday that over $103 million was raised through the city’s payroll tax, almost double the $67.7 million collected last year by the tax. Solomon said that no taxes were raised on any business or homeowner; instead, the money was collected by cracking down on large corporate tax evaders.
New legal claims offer ‘warning signs’ about energy firm Holtec, critics say
Jeff Pillets, NJ Monitor
- New legal claims lodged in recent weeks offer what critics say are disturbing insights into Holtec, the Camden-based company pushing controversial atomic power projects across the United States. A lawsuit filed by Holtec in October claims two senior company executives embezzled hundreds of thousands from the firm in a “rogue” operation that resulted in $65 million in investment losses.
D.C. Dispatch: What N.J.’s members of Congress did in Washington this week
Joey Fox, NJ Globe
- Washington is still settling into the reality of Donald Trump’s impending return to power – and the New Jersey congressional delegation is still settling into its new configuration after a year with unusually high turnover. Before skipping town for Thanksgiving, Congress debated bathroom access for transgender members, weapons sales to Israel, adoptions of Ukrainian children, and more. Here’s some of what New Jersey’s members of Congress did in Washington this week.
The O’Toole Chronicles: Thanksgiving Airport Travel Tips
Kevin O’Toole, NJ Globe
- As we enter the busy holiday season, staying informed will help the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey ensure that travelers’ Thanksgiving journeys are as smooth as possible. Checking the latest updates on construction, traffic changes, and pick-up and drop-off locations will allow travelers to breeze through the airport with ease, even as exciting changes unfold at some of the busiest airports in the country.
Commentary: Ideas for Morristown, from near and far, for a livable city
Linda Stamato
- Why not have a look around the world to see if there are promising ideas to adapt to our local circumstances here in Morristown? As I see it, given our community of creative thinkers and doers, we can make some inroads against the impact of our changing climate and improve our quality of life.
Tom Bergeron, roi-nj.com
- The moment was so New Jersey, so we-were-Silicon-Valley-before-there-was-a-Silicon-Valley, so fitting of the theme of Thursday night’s 45th annual Edison Patent Awards sponsored by the R&D Council of New Jersey: Jersey Innovates, the World Takes.
Op-Ed: Jersey City’s low voter turnout dragged down Hudson County & N.J.
Hudson County View
- In a editorial, Knitty Gritty JC organizing committee member Courtney Walker reviews New Jersey data from Election Day, making the case that low voter turnout in Jersey City dragged down the rest of the county and state.
Trenton victims of police brutality deserve recognition and reforms
LA Parker, The Trentonian
- A recent conversation with Andrew Bobbitt ended like many others with the black political insider and mayoral assistant in full defense of Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora. With virtually no way off of an edgy cliffhanger tête á tête, Bobbitt fielded this assessment of his two-time incumbent boss — Reed is just a white dude from Princeton.
Andrew Seidman and Jeremy Roebuck, Philadelphia Inquirer
- New Jersey prosecutors balked at George E. Norcross III’s efforts to recast tactics he used to prevail in Camden waterfront land deals as nothing more than “hardball business negotiations” and urged a judge to allow a jury to decide whether the Democratic power broker had broken the law in his pursuit of lucrative property.
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