Israeli prime minister address Congress, criticize protesters
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel’s position against Hamas and Iran during speech to Congress.
In early July, the Director of National Intelligence warned that Iran is funding and providing material support to anti-American and anti-Israel protestors across the United States. On July 24, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cited the DNI report in his address to a joint session of Congress, White House National Security Spokesman John Kirby affirmed it and protesters summarily burned American flags and vandalized statues outside Union Station in Washington, D.C., forcing the shutdown of the train station.
Worse yet, intelligence reports indicate that Iran has been planning to assassinate former President Donald Trump and other former and active senior government officials.
This is, of course, on top of the work Iran does to arm and fund Hamas in Israel, Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, and a cadre of other terrorists in Iraq and Syria.
What does any of this have to do with New Jersey?
To begin, we are not immune or isolated from Iran’s dangerous behavior. In September 2022, the U.S. Attorney for New Jersey charged two Iranian nationals with hacking and attempting to extort a business in Morris County and a municipality in Union County. And there is no telling whether the anti-America protests that have taken place in New Jersey were among those funded by Iran.
Fortunately, there are tools at our disposal to isolate Iran. Under current law, companies competing for public contracts within the state are ineligible if they concurrently do more than $20 million of business with Iran’s energy or finance sectors. Put another way, these companies are eligible if they do a little less than $20 million of business with Iran’s energy or finance sectors. I believe New Jersey can do better than that. And given Iran’s aggressive and potentially deadly agenda inside the United States, I believe we have to do better than that.
In June, I introduced Assembly Bill 4632 to redefine “persons engaging in investment activities in Iran,” cutting the threshold in half, from $20 million to $10 million. This is an important first step in isolating Iran and dramatically reducing any indirect support gained from New Jersey public contracts. My ultimate goal and intention is for this threshold to be reduced to zero.
Under federal law, states have the flexibility to determine their financial posture towards Iran. The federal Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Investment Act, signed into law in July 2010, empowered state and local governments to prevent or discontinue contracts with companies doing business in Iran. Then-Governor Chris Christie did so in 2012, establishing the $20 million threshold. As of July, New Jersey has 31 companies on its prohibited list. My bill strengthens this law — and would grow the prohibited list — at a critical time.
At least 13 other states have similar bans to New Jersey’s 2012 law, including California, Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina and Tennessee. Some of these states go further, by not just setting a threshold for Iran investment, but also limiting the size of the public contracts themselves. California and Florida ban public contracts of $1 million or more, Tennessee’s threshold is $1,000, and New York bans all contracts.
Notably, the bill does not create any additional work local certified purchasing agents, as the responsibility for certifying compliance rests with the vendors and bidders. The Division of Purchase and Property within the Department of the Treasury maintains its role in monitoring and enforcing the list of prohibited companies, with stiff penalties at its disposal.
By lowering the financial threshold in New Jersey, we ensure more individuals and companies are scrutinized, putting our state at the front of national efforts to isolate Iran. We cannot leave room for ambiguity when it comes to our position on Iran. It is imperative that we send a clear and unequivocal message: New Jersey will not tolerate indirect support of Iran’s dangerous agenda. Our state’s integrity and security depend on such decisive actions.
Michael Inganamort represents New Jersey’s 24th Legislative District, which includes all of Sussex County and parts of Morris and Warren counties, in the State Assembly.
Chris Johnston warned us that after Nikolaj Ehlers signed, it could break the dam for trades after an already weak crop of free agents have been signed. There are still teams who need to shed salary and clear cap space. Other teams still need to meet the cap floor. However, for the New Jersey Devils, they should remain on the market, having yet to address top-six scoring for themselves, and perhaps a center.
The noise around one trade candidate continues to get louder, and the Devils should certainly inquire.
Elsewhere, San Jose and Philly still in the market for wingers, Boston’s practicing patience, and an ex-Detroit forward admits harsh truth.
Let’s do that hockey.
The whispers about Mason McTavish just won’t go away. He’s continually named as someone who could be on his way out of California. The latest report states McTavish isn’t necessarily thrilled with his role on the Anaheim Ducks. The Devils certainly could use a center, and honestly, he’s a perfect fit.
David Pagnotta: I’m curious as to Mason McTavish’s future…or at least stance in Anaheim; you started to hear a little bit of noise he wasn’t overly thrilled with the fact his role might diminish, so maybe that leads to some trade discussions – Leafs Morning Take
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Boston Hockey Now: If it were up to James Hagens, he’d be penned into the Boston Bruins‘ lineup on the first night of the 2025-26 NHL season. However, it’s not up to him, and it sounds like the Bs are willing to let him marinate.
San Jose Hockey Now: Sheng Peng reports that the San Jose Sharks are still seeking a top-nine winger. It sounds like Johnston’s prediction could come true. The offseason may still have some trades trickle through.
Philly Hockey Now: The Philadelphia Flyers missed on Maxim Shabonov. So, what can they do next?
Detroit Hockey Now: Vladimir Taradenko is now a member of the Minnesota Wild. He admitted that after the trade, he wanted to get away from the Detroit Red Wings.
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A group of powerful thunderstorms packing strong winds toppled trees and knocked out power for thousands of people Thursday night in New Jersey, with the Plainfield area taking a bit hit.
In Plainfield, one of the municipalities with the most damage, Mayor Adrian Mapp posted a notice on the city’s Facebook page saying a state of emergency had been declared in the city.
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Los Angeles, California loses movie and TV production to Georgia, New York and Canada. FOX Business’ Max Gorden with more.
The home state of Hollywood A-listers like Meryl Streep, Jack Nicholson and Michael B. Jordan, New Jersey is staying true to its star-studded roots, becoming one of the nation’s most sought-after film destinations in recent years.
Adam Sandler, Timothée Chalamet, Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix have all embraced the Garden State as a film hub, since Gov. Phil Murphy signed the Film and Digital Media Tax Credit in 2018. In 2023, 547 projects were filmed in New Jersey, generating $592 million, compared with $67 million in 2017, according to Variety.
Adam Sandler, at left, on the set of “Happy Gilmore 2” in Highlands, New Jersey, and Timothee Chalamet on the set of “A Complete Unknown” in Hoboken, New Jersey. (Photo by Bobby Bank/GC Images, Photo by Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images / Getty Images)
Tim Sullivan, CEO of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, who assumed the role in 2018, told FOX Business that the emerging impact of the state’s film industry goes far beyond A-list actors and box office buzz.
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“Film and TV started in New Jersey, way back in the day under Thomas Edison, in Fort Lee, New Jersey. We were Hollywood before there was a Hollywood,” said Sullivan. “We’re bringing ourselves back to the top of the pack with major investments, because we see a huge economic opportunity here. It’s fun to have celebrities running around making movies, but it’s really impactful to small businesses, construction workers and vendors who support the industry,” Sullivan said.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos pose as they break ground on a new studio in New Jersey. (Netflix / Fox News)
Netflix recently broke ground in May on its $1 billion project that is expected to transform the Fort Monmouth army installation into a nearly 500,000-foot production studio. Lionsgate also announced their forthcoming 300,000-square-foot production facility in Newark in 2022, along with a 1.6-million-square-foot film and television space in Bayonne.
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For Sullivan, the commitment to long-term production made by Netflix, Lionsgate and 1888 Studios – named after the year Thomas Edison patented the motion film camera – means “a ton of jobs for New Jersey residents.”
“Carpentry, electricians, set design, costume design, hair and makeup, catering, craft services, security, lighting, all kinds of jobs that are supported by the film industry,” he added.
The 12-acre, $125 million-plus facility will be owned and operated through a joint venture between Great Point Studios and private investment firm Lindsay Goldberg. It will be located in Newark’s South Ward at the site of the former Seth Boyden Housi (Lionsgate Entertainment)
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Sullivan suggested that New Jersey will be a “top three film destination” once the production studios are up-and-running. While Lionsgate and Netflix have expected completion dates in 2027 and 2028 respectively, 1888 Studios anticipates full operation by 2026.
New Jersey’s recent work to incentivize the film industry comes amid the Trump administration’s efforts to keep film production in America. President Donald Trump announced in early May a plan to impose a 100% tariff on foreign-produced movies.
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