AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoReligious Security Funding: Rep. Josh Gottheimer announced more than $42 million in FEMA money for New Jersey houses of worship, including upgrades like cameras, reinforced doors, and fencing for synagogues, churches, mosques, temples, and religious schools. Cyber Threats to Utilities: Hackers targeted drinking water and wastewater systems across at least 12 states, with NJ utilities among the latest victims; officials say no contaminated water reached the public as systems were switched to manual controls. Healthcare Policy Push: Sen. Andy Kim pitched “MediKids,” a plan to automatically enroll all children in public health coverage at birth, with opt-out and re-enrollment options. Sandy Hook Protection: A call is growing to reauthorize funding to keep Sandy Hook’s aging infrastructure and shoreline work on track, warning the Legacy Restoration Fund expires soon. Local Courts & Records: A judge dismissed Cherry Hill schools’ lawsuit aimed at stopping a journalist’s public records requests, clearing the way for continued reporting. Public Safety & Scams: A new NJ “Skip the Stuff” takeout law takes effect, changing how single-use plastics are provided unless customers ask.
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