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NJEA pushes plan to solve public school healthcare crisis. Some say it will make it worse.
The bipartisan supported proposal would make healthcare cost relief for teachers permanent
Op-Ed: Latino influence is reshaping America and New Jersey. Representation hasn’t caught up.
'Political power is not given. Political power is built by the community that demands it.'
Drought warning no longer in effect, but South Jersey farmers are still dealing with impacts
Recent rains haven't eased the loss of crops and increased costs for some farmers
NJ commuters can avoid Manhattan congestion tolls and get a tax break
In face of congestion pricing for cars, report highlights federal tax benefit for taking trains and buses.
For second year in a row, ACA health insurance will cost far more
Rising health care costs drive up Obamacare premiums as enrollment declines
Sustain SJ sues Vineland over DataOne approval, challenging stormwater plans and planning board authority
The lawsuit seeks to overturn the September approval of DataOne's expanded AI data center
NJ tax collections surge, but officials urge caution amid big upswing
First-quarter increases in all the major revenue sources of governor's and Legislature's $61 billion budget
A $500 million lease for one Newark school? State board says yes
Republican lawmakers pan proposed deal for elementary school in Ironbound neighborhood
NJ’s hottest congressional race not short on cash
7th Congressional District contest between Kean and Bennett drawing some deep (and dark) donors
‘Forever chemicals’ found in surface water statewide, report holds
New study finds prevalence in more than 90% of NJ's sampled rivers and lakes
New ordinance in Newark to protect tenants from broker fees
A newly approved ordinance prevents owners and agents from passing extra fee to renters
By the numbers: Black bear hunting season underway
Annual hunt aims to reduce the population as sightings and other incidents tick up
Op-Ed: Teaching consent is not enough
In the aftermath of the Cornell case, research indicates young men are not getting the message
Newark school audit flags millions in potential waste. Why the tepid response?
District dismisses findings, says it passed audit 'with flying colors'
McIver requests full hearing of Delaney Hall case, extending appeal
Congresswoman's lawyers maintain Trump charges are 'political retaliation'
Op-Ed: Collaboration needed in effort to rein school health insurance costs
NJEA president addresses 34% increase in medical benefit rates for school employees
Rents are rising across NJ, but state-funded rebates remain frozen in time
Renters included in Anchor benefits, but not keeping up with inflation and other costs
From Delaney Hall hunger strike to freedom
Martin Soto released after for eight months in Newark and Elizabeth detention
Dale Caldwell: ‘We’re all due due process’
Former lieutenant governor talks with NJ PBS News about the investigation that led to his resignation
NJ Spotlight joins NJ PBS at Montclair State University
NJ Spotlight today begins the next chapter in its 16-year history, joining NJ PBS in a new home at Montclair State University. The NJ Spotlight brand and mission remains, and a team of digital reporters and editors will continue their award-winning, in-depth coverage of New Jersey public policy and politics. Owned and…
NJ Spotlight News: September 30, 2026
The NJ Spotlight News team takes a look back at some of their favorite stories and interviews over the years.
Op-Ed: Inflation costs New Jerseyans more than a rebate check
About a dozen states adjust tax brackets when prices rise, and that helps residents in times like these. The Garden State could, too
Inflation is once again lifting earnings of NJ’s lowest-paid
Starting Jan. 1, minimum wage will rise by more than 50 cents, to $16.48, with some exceptions
Sherrill shuffles NJ election leadership after Caldwell resignation
County clerk and League of Women Voters say they expect no issues with temporary overseer in place
NJ Spotlight News: September 29, 2026
The NJ Spotlight News team takes a look back at some of their favorite stories and interviews over the years.
Q&A: How China and Canada beat the U.S. in educating poor kids
'Health, nutrition, safety' for struggling students are keys to reversing reading scores that are near a 25-year low, expert says
Gun owners challenge NJ law on knives, slingshots and more
Restrictions interfere with people's ability to defend themselves using weapons less lethal than firearms, plaintiffs argue
Report: Trump drops plan to detain immigrants at NJ military base
Investigative arm of Congress finds millions of dollars wasted on abandoned effort to turn other properties into holding areas
NJ Spotlight News special edition: ‘Painting Community – Newark’ — September 28, 2026
In this special edition, we’re taking a journey through public art in New Jersey with our digital documentary series “Painting Community.” In this episode, we look at a Newark community art project called “The Golden Life” which celebrates women who live and work in the city, spotlighting their pride, joy and…
School workers’ health premium costs to jump by more than a third
Teachers union warns of district cutbacks while law makes local taxpayers bear a greater share of higher bills
Q&A: Older students, drop-outs may reverse higher-ed shortfall
College enrollment is down and poised to drop more, so researchers urge schools and lawmakers to draw a nontraditional classroom population
Shellfish industry gets Assembly backing for aquaculture law change
'Second-class farmers' overlooked, they say, on their need for land-based hatcheries and other structures to process their harvests
NJ Spotlight News: September 25, 2026
We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news and our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories.
Caldwell resigns as NJ lieutenant governor in wake of ethics report
Internal review cites lieutenant governor's alleged crude comments, unwelcome behavior toward women soon after taking office
Op-Ed: How special interests brought school health plan to brink
An NJ public workers insurance system needs a 34% rate increase, experts say. We have a chance to avoid repeating this crisis
Data center concerns unite NJ lawmakers as Congress weighs rules
Secaucus spill and Vineland fine add to pile of worries, alongside energy costs, national security and lack of transparency
NJ Spotlight News: September 24, 2026
The NJ Spotlight News team takes a look back at some of their favorite stories and interviews over the years.
Scholar seeks to correct record 16 years after Tyler Clementi death
Rutgers, far from homophobic, offered 'just remarkable' support to LGBTQ+ students before and after freshman's suicide, says author
NJ Democrats wary of federal spending as debt tops $40 trillion
'Fewer and fewer nickels to help people,' says Gottheimer, as voters fret about inflation's toll in the weeks leading to midterm elections
NJ Spotlight News: September 23, 2026
We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news and our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories.
NJ regulators fine data center for gas generators that lack permits
Inspectors reviewing Vineland site found dozens of engines amid residents’ complaints about noise, air quality
Payout in $96.5M generic-drug legal case may be coming your way
Attorney general urges New Jerseyans to check, file claim for awards if they bought listed off-brand prescription medicines over 10 years