AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNJ Politics & Government: Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell’s resignation after an investigation found serious, repeated misconduct, setting up the next phase of leadership and ethics fallout in Trenton. Elections & Policy: NJBIA and the NJ Chamber are urging a delay of the state’s ABC test rules for independent contractors, asking for a stay until July 1, 2027 as the Oct. 1 rollout nears. Congressional Race: In the NJ-7 debate, Rep. Tom Kean Jr. tried to draw lines on Trump—opposing an ICE detention plan in Roxbury while backing Trump on Iran and tariffs—against challenger Rebecca Bennett. Storm & Public Safety: A powerful nor’easter battered the Jersey Shore and Northeast with coastal flooding and outages, with officials warning high tide could bring more problems. Local Justice: A Somers Point man pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual exploitation materials, with a recommended three-year state prison term. Business & Economy: Valley National Bancorp agreed to buy Jersey City-based Bluevine, expanding its digital small-business push. Community & Civic Life: Scouting America Northern New Jersey Council announced its first “Duty to Country” fundraising gala featuring POW and Eagle Scout Ron Young on Nov. 4.
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