Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced that a New Jersey State Police trooper from Gloucester County has pleaded guilty after punching a woman in the face while holding a metal flashlight in his hand, while the victim was handcuffed in the backseat of a police vehicle and awaiting a medical evaluation. During a plea[...] The post NJ State Trooper Admits Punching Handcuffed Woman in the Face appeared first on Insider NJ ..read more

By Christina Christodoulou The United States must moderate the divisive political ideologies that have polarized our communities and fractured our national identity. The days of compromise and tolerance are long gone, while anger and hostility have become an all-too-common response to complicated issues. Our nation has always benefitted from opposing views, campaigns and debates as[...] The post To Preserve Social Unity, Stop Dehumanizing Others appeared first on Insider NJ ..read more

Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:   QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Joe Biden is the president. He was sworn in office in January 2021. I don’t deny the fact that he’s president. Do I think there was something wrong with the 2020 elections? Absolutely.” – Former Senator and GOP gubernatorial primary candidate Ed Durr[...] The post Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 7/26/2024 appeared first on Insider NJ ..read more

SOMERVILLE – Newark Mayor Ras Baraka tonight fought back against Republican attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris, denouncing as racist the chorus of “DEI hire” complaints issued by the backers of former President Donald Trump, their nominee for president this year. From The Hill this week, by way of context: “Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) called Harris a[...] The post Baraka Comes out Swinging, Defends Harris Against GOP ‘DEI’ Smears appeared first on Insider NJ ..read more

Mayor Ras J. Baraka announces the launch of the “Rollin’ with Ras Block Party Tour 2024” today, a statewide tour that will tear down our artificial borders, cross cities, suburbs, zip codes and school districts, a grassroots tour that will see him visiting every county in the State of New Jersey. “The powerful want us to[...] The post Baraka Kicks off ‘Rollin’ with Ras Block Party Tour 2024′ appeared first on Insider NJ ..read more

UNION CITY – Leonard Filipowski says he didn’t know much about this city until a blogger friend of his said it may be a good place to ask questions about local government. Now, seven month later, Filipowski is embroiled in an ongoing battle with arguably one of the more influential politicians in the state –[...] The post The Truth of Stack Versus LeRoy Truth appeared first on Insider NJ ..read more

Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:   QUOTE OF THE DAY: “We have an attorney general searching for headlines instead of facts. It’s about the work. I think that New Jersey deserves better than this embarrassment.” – Senator Cryan on the AG’s office of public integrity and accountability   TOP STORY: How Kim Should Respond     The state will join the IRS’ Direct File service for residents to submit federal income tax returns.   The state’s tax holiday on back-to-school supplies sales tax is halted, according to NJ Spotlight.   NJ Transit riders ..read more

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced the appointment of Sara Ben-David as the Acting Executive Director of the New Jersey Racing Commission (NJRC), which ensures the safety and integrity of the horse racing industry in New Jersey. Ben-David, a seasoned state government attorney with extensive experience in casino gaming and sports wagering as well as horse racing, was confirmed by unanimous vote during Wednesday’s NJRC meeting. The NJRC is a nine-member bipartisan body appointed by the Governor. “New Jersey’s horse racing culture is a unique one that spans back decades. T ..read more

Andy Kim should tell Phil Murphy he’s not interested in an appointment to the U.S. Senate. While the CD-3 congressman turned U.S. Senate candidate is not going to ask me for advice, that’s the best play. It’s worth recalling how Kim, who was then one of 12 House members from New Jersey, arrived on the statewide scene last fall. He announced his candidacy immediately after Bob Menendez was indicted in September, only to see First Lady Tammy Murphy do the same in mid-November. All know what happened next. Murphy’s candidacy never attracted widespread support while Kim’s ..read more

Today, Congressman Andy Kim announced the endorsement of The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States and Canada, District Ten, in his race for United States Senate. Founded in 1893, IATSE’s mission is to improve all entertainment workers’ lives both inside and outside the workplace. IATSE District 10 members work in all forms of live theater, motion picture and television production, trade shows and exhibitions, television broadcasting, and concerts, as well as the equipment and construction shops that sup ..read more