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InsiderNJ is a neutral platform that focuses on political updates in New Jersey. Max Pizarro, a seasoned and award-winning journalist, is responsible for all news content and works daily to establish InsiderNJ as the most reliable source for political news in the Garden State. The site also features an editorial board that provides opinions on various political topics affecting the state.

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The Politics of the Baraka Arrest

3 days ago | insidernj.com | Fred Snowflack

Does getting arrested mean you're going to get more votes? Ras Baraka thinks it can. Last Friday, the Newark mayor and gubernatorial candidate, was infamously arrested for "trespassing" outside an immigrant detention center in the city. He was released a few hours later. The next day, Team Baraka sent out a missive urging support and looking for contributions.
Fulop Campaigns in Fort Lee

6 days ago | insidernj.com | Fred Snowflack

FORT LEE - Steve Fulop had just finished his standard campaign speech Thursday night when the first question was about Donald Trump. The November gubernatorial election is going to be about Trump, right? So said one of about 75 people gathered in a borough high-rise for a "meet and greet" with candidate Fulop. "It's not going to end up being a referendum only on Donald Trump," Fulop said. The crowd seemed surprised. Fulop explained that many people in New Jersey voted for Trump.
Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 5/9/2025

6 days ago | insidernj.com | Pete Oneglia

Below is Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing:Pope Leo XIV is the first American to lead the Catholic Church. Former Senator Menendez wants to delay prison to attend his stepdaughter's wedding, according to NJ Globe. For NJ Transit CEO Kolluri, talks are about doing right by farepayers and the business community, according to BINJE. The Clara Barton Service Area was rated the best public restroom in the state, according to Burlington County Times.
Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 5/8/2025

1 week ago | insidernj.com | Pete Oneglia

Below is Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing:NJ voters are willing to support of raising online gambling taxes and taxes on the wealthy, according to NJ.com. NJ Transit reached a tentative deal with the ATU, according to NJ Biz. The Newark Airport meltdown entered its 9th day amid a FAA staffing crisis, according to NJ101.5.Here are the major strikes in the state since 2019, according to ROI-NJ.
The GOP Debate: One Candidate Declines to Say He would Back the Primary Winner

1 week ago | insidernj.com | Fred Snowflack

NEWARK - There are rare times when debates actually show where candidates stand. Wednesday night was one of those times. Sure, there were some sharp exchanges, but the hour-long chat hosted by NJPBS and WNYC among Jon Bramnick, Jack Ciattarelli and Bill Spadea certainly clarified things. Spadea was the most right wing, Ciattarelli a centrist and Bramnick the most "left," at least in the context of Donald Trump's Republican Party.
GOP Candidates Prepare for a Big Debate Night

1 week ago | insidernj.com | Fred Snowflack

ROCKAWAY - Bill Spadea showed up just before the Mariachi band and said he "can't wait" until Wednesday night. Spadea was attending Tuesday's annual Cinco de Mayo Party hosted by Ann Grossi, the Morris County Clerk, at a local Mexican restaurant. But he probably had other things on his mind. The three leading Republican gubernatorial candidates meet at 7 p.m tonight (WED) for a "live conversation" courtesy of New Jersey PBS and WNYC radio.
Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 5/7/2025

1 week ago | insidernj.com | Pete Oneglia

Below is Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing:A new ranking says the state's school are top in the nation, according to NJ.com. Governor Murphy says he plans to continue making economic mission trips during his final year in office, according to BINJE. The NJ Transit CEO railed against the union as a strike looms, according to NJ Monitor. A strike appears imminent, according to NJ Monitor.
Election Season Hackles are up in Hackensack

1 week ago | insidernj.com | Fred Snowflack

HACKENSACK - If you want to serve on a town's governing body, it helps to live in town. We're being a little flippant. Actually, you are required to live in town if you are seeking elected office there. If you allegedly do not, it's usually a court battle. That is precisely what is happening in this Bergen County town with a municipal election on tap for next Tuesday. (A small number of cities in the state with non-partisan governing bodies have municipal elections in May).
Sherrill: 'Poor Steven Fulop'

1 week ago | insidernj.com | Fred Snowflack

Mikie Sherrill is now playing offense. Her campaign just fired off a broadside attack against Steve Fulop, who in a recent poll, was in second place, five points behind Sherrill. "Poor Steven Fulop. For more than two years, he’s run a campaign desperately trying to rebrand himself as a reformer, spending millions and barely making headway. Now, it’s all starting to unravel and his long history of corruption is catching up with him.
Kean on the Run - Again

1 week ago | insidernj.com | Fred Snowflack

BERNARDSVILLE - For weeks, activists have been amassing just about every Friday at the train station here before marching a few blocks to the district office of Tom Kean Jr.They have many complaints, but the primary one is Kean's refusal to hold live town halls or engage with the press and public. Now, Kean may be trying to outfox them. The CD-7 congressman has relocated his office from Bernardsville to Lebanon Borough in Hunterdon County.