Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: April 10, 2025
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“I don’t just want to win; I want to bring others along with me. In 2021, I flipped eight seats with the wind against me. If I can do that, imagine what I could achieve with the wind at my back.” – Jack Ciattarelli
TOP STORY: Ciattarelli Aims for a Political Surge
The state has lost herd immunity, putting New Jersey at a higher risk for measles, reports NJ Spotlight.
NJ.com reports that New Jersey roads were deadlier in 2024, a concerning trend for motorists.
Strange items are turning up on New Jersey’s beaches, according to MyCentralJersey.
Governor Murphy has made history by issuing more pardons and commutations than any previous governor, according to NJ.com.
Tariffs are hitting Jersey Shore businesses hard, according to Asbury Park Press.
The NJDEP has unveiled a new mapping tool aimed at strengthening coastal wetlands resilience, as detailed by The Sandpaper.
Camden County officials have shared their economic outlook for the region, according to NJ Pen. Additionally, a judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the county’s ballot design, reports NJ Globe.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is considering the idea of raising thousands of homes in Cape May County, according to Press of Atlantic City.
New Jersey’s congressional delegation is struggling to keep pace with Trump-era tariffs, according to NJ Globe.
ICYMI:
- Senator Cory Booker held a town hall.
- Representative Mikie Sherrill energized her supporters.
- Booker made history.
- Chris Christie weighs in on the 2025 gubernatorial race and considers lawyer Habba for a role in the contest.
Jack Ciattarelli is hopeful that his bid for governor will carry coattails, potentially giving Republicans a legislative majority.
Gubernatorial candidates in the NJGOP primary are waiting to see who President Trump will endorse, according to NJ Spotlight.
The NJEA is spending millions in a push to elect Sean Spiller as governor, reports The New York Times.
The NJLVC has made new endorsements.
The AARP has analyzed voter participation across New Jersey’s counties, according to NJ.com.
In New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, Democrat Varela has entered the race.
Monmouth County’s GOP primary is heating up over issues surrounding the executive airport, reports Asbury Park Press.
The ‘Make Paterson Great Again’ group is challenging the Passaic County GOP, according to NorthJersey.com.
ICYMI:
- In LD33, Wainstein is running for Assembly.
- Booker is staying neutral in the governor’s primary.
- Fulop has officially named Collum as his lieutenant governor pick to strengthen his candidacy.
Local News Updates:
- In Atlantic City, a developer is planning over $1 billion in investments for the Claridge and Sands properties, according to Press of Atlantic City.
- Rent stabilization may soon be a thing of the past in Barnegat, reports The Sandpaper.
- A scrapyard fire in Camden has sparked proposed new legislation, according to TAPinto.
- In Cherry Hill, a family is fighting the school district over foul balls landing in their backyard, according to Philadelphia Inquirer.
- In Clifton, the city has committed to funding new health programs, according to NorthJersey.com.
Other local updates include:
- In Cranford, Miller-Prunty and Curran have launched their re-election campaigns, according to TAPinto.
- In Edison, the police union has endorsed Mayor Joshi, reports NJ Globe.
- In Galloway, the local budget has passed, according to Press of Atlantic City.
- In Gloucester, Township Day was canceled due to “credible threats,” reports Burlington County Times.
- In Hackensack, a plan to redevelop the Sears building has been approved, according to NorthJersey.com.
- In Haddon, the town faces tough choices on school funding, reports NJ Pen.
Around the Web:
- Rutgers University Revokes Foreign Student Visas Under Trump Administration
Mary Ann Koruth, NorthJersey.com
Several Rutgers students saw their visas revoked without explanation, prompting concern within the international community. University President Jonathan Holloway decried the move as chilling. - NorthJersey Investigation Saves Haitian Americans from Deportation
Hannan Adely, NorthJersey.com
A human rights lawyer reveals how an investigation helped prevent deportation and potential torture for Haitian Americans. - US Attorney Habba Reacts to State Police Immigration Memo
Dan Alexander, NJ1015
New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor, Alina Habba, responds to a memo from State Police reminding troopers to follow sanctuary state policies. - Appeal Denied in Atlantic City Principal Abuse Case
John O’Connor, Press of Atlantic City
An appellate court upholds a lower court decision rejecting a motion to suppress evidence in a case involving an Atlantic City principal accused of covering up child abuse. - The Watcher: Democratic Governor’s Race Tightens
David Wildstein, NJ Globe
New Jersey’s gubernatorial race is becoming more competitive as a new poll shows Rep. Mikie Sherrill leading Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop, but both facing a tight contest for the Democratic nomination. - Commentary: The Looming Threat to Libraries
Linda Stamato, Morristown Green
As President Trump’s administration cuts funding for libraries, experts warn that libraries across the nation—urban and rural alike—face an uncertain future. - Ciattarelli and Spadea on the Second Amendment
John Petrolino, Save Jersey
Two of New Jersey’s top GOP gubernatorial contenders, Jack Ciattarelli and Bill Spadea, speak out in support of the Second Amendment. - So I Was (Very, Very) Wrong About the Power of the Presidency
Jeff Edelstein, The Trentonian
Reflecting on the power of the presidency, Edelstein admits his initial underestimation of the office’s influence in shaping the nation’s future.