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A sweeping new report examining recent federal health policy changes is sparking urgent conversation across New Jersey, where health advocates, medical providers, and residents...

As 2025 unfolds, national Republicans appear focused on governing and advancing their policy priorities, rather than “passing” on elections. Following the 2024 presidential cycle—where Republicans retained control of the House and flipped the Senate—the party is now leveraging its legislative and executive footholds to implement its agenda. But as the party looks to govern nationally, state-level elections in New Jersey present both opportunity and challenge. New Jersey: A National Political Spotlight New Jersey’s 2025 gubernatorial election is one of only two statewide races this year, positioning the Garden State as a national political laboratory. Republicans are paying close attention, aiming to capitalize on the momentum from President Trump’s strong showing in the state in 2024, where he...

Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:   QUOTE OF THE DAY: “I’m hoping that will help people who are here to stay here and afford to not go to places like North Carolina or Florida or, God forbid, New York, by bringing in new residents and keeping our older ones here.” – Rep. Gottheimer on his proposal for property tax cuts for people who move into the state   TOP STORY: Gottheimer’s Plan     Download and read Insider NJ’s 2024 Insider 100: Rising Generations publication.   The plastic bag ban left the state with 65k extra reusable bags, according to NJ.com.   President Trump nominated Senator Steinhardt to be US Attorney, according to NJ Globe.   NJ...