AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoResignation Shock in Trenton: New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigned after Gov. Mikie Sherrill accepted his step-down following a report citing ethics violations and substantiated sexual harassment, with Caldwell saying he left to avoid distracting the administration. Party Pushback and Fallout: Nineteen of 21 Democratic county chairs backed Sherrill’s handling and praised Caldwell stepping aside, urging Democrats to move back to governing. Storm and Flooding: A nor’easter battered Atlantic City with waves over the boardwalk and street flooding on multiple avenues, as officials warned drivers not to drive through floodwater. Public Health Rule Change: New Jersey moved to ban certain synthetic kratom compounds under a temporary federal order, warning consumers and businesses that violations could bring criminal charges. Privacy and Tech Scrutiny: A new wave of lawsuits targets website “pixels” that quietly send visitor activity to ad and analytics firms, raising fresh regulatory and legal pressure. Gambling Markets in Court: A Sixth Circuit ruling kept tightening the rules around prediction markets like Kalshi, leaving states with conflicting outcomes and raising practical questions for cross-state trading. Travel Update: Breeze Airways added nonstop service between Charleston and Trenton, giving central NJ another direct option.
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