East Rutherford, NJ — On the evening of Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Governor Mikie Sherrill celebrated the start of her term with a distinctive...

Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:   QUOTE OF THE DAY: “I think the senator has to take a look in the mirror and say ‘is there really a pathway for me?’ I think it’s very doubtful there is.” – Union GOP Treasurer Joe Sarno on the Senator Bramnick’s gubernatorial bid   TOP STORY: Fulop’s Palpitating Moves Intrude on Ongoing Ballot-Guv Dynamics     The Morning Intelligence Briefing will be off on Thursday and Friday, and will return on Monday. We wish all of our readers a Happy Thanksgiving and holiday weekend.   Download and read Insider NJ’s 2024 Insider 100: Power publication.   The Governor ordered departments to freeze hirings and salary increases, and reduce...

As the New Jersey State Legislature moves through its current lame duck session from November 2025 through January 2026, lawmakers are confronting a slate of high-profile and often contentious legislation. With outgoing legislators wrapping up their terms, several bills addressing affordable housing, climate policy, healthcare access, and government oversight have emerged as key priorities, drawing intense public and political scrutiny. One of the most notable developments involves a bill (S4924/A6000) that would have significantly curtailed the powers of the State Comptroller’s office by removing its investigative and subpoena authority. The proposal was met with swift opposition from watchdog groups, advocacy organizations, and members of the public concerned about accountability and transparency in government. Under mounting pressure,...