We bring you a special NJ Spotlight News edition of Reporters Roundtable. We’ll talk to a panel of local journalists about this week’s top political headlines and other major stories. The post NJ Spotlight News: June 26, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
President insists that Congress must give him voter-restriction legislation that Senate and House are unlikely to pass The post Bipartisan housing effort in limbo after Trump sinks popular bill appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
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Private schools would reap rewards -- and if you find that distasteful, consider the benefits for poor and middle-class districts The post Op-Ed: Sherrill must get behind tax credits for scholarship donors appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
Según un informe, los hogares deben ganar al menos $40 por hora para poder pagar el alquiler de un apartamento de dos habitaciones y otros gastos The post Los inquilinos de NJ podrían obtener mayores beneficios por una iniciativa para mejorar la asequibilidad appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
'Shame on you,' Republican assemblyman tells environmental activists, who he says stand to benefit from climate change legislation The post ‘Polluters pay’ bill advances, would create $50 billion cleanup fund appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
Researchers attributed the unhoused population rise to high home prices, a shortage of affordable housing and federal funding changes The post Report: Other states besting what NJ spends on homelessness appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
Mystery persists over identity of driver whose vehicle struck and injured a demonstrator holding a flag on Father's Day The post Delaney Hall hunger strike ends after ‘retaliation,’ journalist says appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
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State, district officials mum on why the capital city had to return roughly 80% of a grant designed to boost math, reading skills The post NJ provides tutoring funds. High-need Trenton kids got nothing appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
Something's flaky when high-income homeowners get a more generous chunk of property tax relief than people with fewer resources The post Op-Ed: I’m a senior getting Stay NJ cash. Sherrill should cut it back appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
'No, it's not a genetic cause. It's environmental,' says NJ.com reporter, citing what residents were told after tests for biological markers The post Keyport follow-up study finds almost 10 times more cancer cases appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
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Sherrill, legislative leaders announce full pension payment, expanded child tax credit, cut in deficit ahead of July 1 deadline The post Agreement reached on $60.7 billion NJ spending plan for next fiscal year appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
Trump is throwing up barriers that are serious enough for the state to lose congressional seats, federal money and more The post Op-Ed: Spend now on Census preparation or risk future of NJ appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
NJ has strong laws on bias, wage theft and temporary leave even while Trump rejects gender- and identity-inclusion policy The post LGBTQ+ workers urged to know rights as federal strides set back appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
From military aircraft control tower design to 'not real sexy' recycling bins for Camden, lawmakers in Congress hail federal funding The post After a year without, more than $250 million in earmarks for NJ appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
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Even without a direct hit last year, state sustained damage from system that chewed up beaches, flooded coast The post El Niño expected to dampen hurricanes in 2026, but NJ still at risk appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
Rules on licensing, registration and insurance are burden on people using the low-speed versions, they argue The post As tragic toll rises, e-bike advocates say NJ must revisit regulations appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
In a place where only 1% of legislation becomes law, New Jersey representatives show the value of amendments The post The secret to scoring wins in Congress: Hop onto a must-pass bill appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
Palantir Technologies, whose AI is useful to immigration agents, remains in portfolio as critics insist on divestment The post NJ pension fund tosses stake in Geo Group, operator of Delaney Hall appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
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 Camden community art project by artist De’von Downes, who collaborated with members of the Resilient Roots Farm collective. The farm is a community garden that delivers fresh […] The post NJ Spotlight News special edition: ‘Painting Community – Camden’ — June 19, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
A New Jersey judicial panel has recommended the removal of a judge who threatened to deport students with attendance problems and invoked Trump as the "new sheriff in town" during hearings that displayed signs of ethnic and socioeconomic bias.
More than 100 repeat offenders -- and seven chiefs -- included in annual major discipline data from Attorney General's Office The post Report details police offenses, from wearing earrings to sex crimes appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
Senator Andy Kim criticized what he characterized as a Trump administration U.S.-Iran deal as a strategic failure, touching on foreign policy concerns alongside domestic issues including housing.
New Jersey advocates are calling for 93 steps toward justice and reparations during Juneteenth celebrations, marking awareness that New Jersey was the last Northern state to ratify the constitutional amendment abolishing slavery.
The Trump administration is reported to be backing away from plans to develop an ICE detention warehouse in Morris County, New Jersey, with several facilities potentially to be sold or transferred instead.
Republican congressman from 7th District, running for reelection, will talk about nature of his absence, spokesman says The post Kean returning to Congress on June 30 after treatment, staff says appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
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Plaintiffs, who say they were victims of late former cardinal, are denied access in ruling that hinged on attorney-client privilege The post Seton Hall clergy sex abuse report blocked from full release appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
Environmentally sensitive areas have limited ability to broaden tax bases as they're hit with state aid reductions The post Funding fix sought for Pinelands, Highlands school districts appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
Any of eight conditions can lead to on-site review by U.S. regulators, and case of Newark detention center remains open The post Safety complaint draws federal inspectors to Delaney Hall appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
Even Murphy, a Democrat, wanted more scrutiny of lawmakers' last-minute requests, and a Republican bill would increase transparency The post Days before NJ budget deadline, major spending details unclear appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
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While supporters say electricity costs would drop, opponents say plants are expensive and take too long to construct The post Sherrill-backed nuclear power expansion makes gain in Legislature appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
Right now, we help people struggling with mental health or substance abuse emergencies. We can do even better The post Op-Ed: NJ must fund behavioral crisis treatment centers appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
Brixy, oldest of four kids, is more than 1,200 miles from home. Allison, whose mother was deported to Mexico, is paying overdue property taxes The post How Trump deportation policies are crushing the lives of NJ teens appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
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Bargain $20 shuttle from Manhattan draws thousands of riders, while those who rely on rideshare have long waits that Uber had warned about The post NJ Transit falls short of 40,000 fans for first World Cup game train appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
Bait-and-switch, sneaky fine print among tactics that state agencies will identify in step toward transparency The post Sherrill executive order targets hidden fees’ raising consumer costs appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
At last, a review of the patchwork of state and local regulations that delay projects and drive up costs needlessly The post Op-Ed: NJ has a housing shortage. Sherrill is working to fix it appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
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More than 650 officers were fired, demoted or placed on suspension, according to statewide law-enforcement data The post Record number of NJ police subject to major discipline in 2025 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
Federal government declares natural disaster areas in all 21 counties, a step that opens financing to counter at least $300 million in losses The post NJ farms, battered by spring frost, cleared to seek emergency loans appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
Manya Brachear Pashman discusses "A Matter of Faith" podcast and how faith and spirituality can help us rediscover connection The post How faith and religion can help foster connection amid loneliness epidemic appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
Exhibits are scholarly look at living legend, says executive director, with emphasis on American music's roots in political, social change The post At new Springsteen center, a fresh view of artist and his influences appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
Households must earn at least $40 an hour to afford two-bedroom apartment lease and other expenses, report finds The post NJ renters may score enhanced tax break in affordability push appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
We bring you a special NJ Spotlight News edition of Reporters Roundtable. We’ll talk to a panel of local journalists about this week’s top political headlines and other major stories. The post NJ Spotlight News: June 12, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
Local stores and state economy buoyed when NJ stepped in with cash to replace contribution cut by Trump The post SNAP food program benefits more than recipients, study finds appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .