By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 3/16/2026 12:13 AM

Fifteen years ago, Republicans and Democrats agreed to make New Jersey more competitive. Now, the governor wants to push us backward The post Op-Ed: Sherrill’s misguided retreat on smart business tax policy appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 3/16/2026 12:10 AM

Congress has twice rejected legislation to check Trump’s legal authority to conduct military operations in Iran The post Already rebuffed, Democrats press for hearings, limits on Iran war appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 3/16/2026 12:08 AM

Support for school districts and municipalities goes only so far when local costs -- health insurance, salaries and inflation -- add pressure The post NJ sees uneven property tax bills as state aid, local budgets shift appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 3/13/2026 6:31 PM

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: March 13, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 3/13/2026 12:16 AM

Tens of millions of dollars added in places like Newark and Paterson, while scores of other systems can project less than their current share The post Two-thirds of school districts on track for more aid in Sherrill budget appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 3/13/2026 12:12 AM

Los defensores dicen que las leyes estatales siguen vigentes y que los votantes deben acudir a la urnas The post Las reglas de votación de Nueva Jersey están bajo ataque del gobierno federal appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 3/13/2026 12:11 AM

Veteran educator and administrator Tony Trongone explains the factors that go into calculating aid in a state with almost 600 districts The post How NJ’s school funding formula works, and how it could change appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 3/13/2026 12:09 AM

With the nation short millions of residential units, bill may stall because Trump says he'll sign nothing unless voting curbs are passed The post In rare bipartisan burst, Congress close to historic housing law appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 3/12/2026 6:30 PM

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. The post NJ Spotlight News: March 12, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 3/12/2026 12:15 AM

From a 153-year-old obscenity law to court rulings to FDA actions, these are the ways a 'safe' state's rules can topple The post Op-Ed: As NJ abortion care has evolved, so have threats to access appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 3/12/2026 12:14 AM

Millions of dollars in state budget proposal to teach online safety and combat stress from bullying and social media The post For kids in crisis, Sherrill taps in-school therapy, academic research appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 3/12/2026 12:13 AM

It’s one of many budget holes for the Sherrill administration The post NJ to receive least funding from new national health program appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 3/12/2026 12:09 AM

In an NJ Spotlight News interview, governor says federal aid can help with some of her agenda, but first that structural deficit needs to go The post Sherrill to lawmakers: Irked by budget cuts? Show me your ideas appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 3/11/2026 12:11 AM

An NJ Spotlight News panel of experts walks through spending challenges, choices for the fiscal year that starts July 1 The post Takeaways from Sherrill’s record-high budget proposal appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 3/11/2026 12:09 AM

'Huge benefits' for almost 600 districts to share services on special education, transportation and more, governor says The post More money, less uncertainty in Sherrill’s record school aid pitch appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 3/11/2026 12:06 AM

Property tax relief, a full public pension payment, more money for child care and NJ Transit -- and 'tough choices' to come The post Sherrill’s $60.7 billion proposed budget at a glance appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 3/10/2026 6:40 PM

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. The post NJ Spotlight News: March 10, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Madeline Ference | 3/10/2026 2:13 PM

Sherrill's budget address is just the start of a lengthy public debate that will play out over the next several months The post Sherrill budget plan tops $60 billion, a record for NJ appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 3/10/2026 2:13 PM

Copy of budget address provided by the governor's office The post NJ budget: Read Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s address appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 3/10/2026 6:00 AM

Governor emphasizes youth wellness, while bills would fund crisis line, establish treatment centers, add social media warnings The post Youth mental health gets boost in Sherrill’s inaugural budget address appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story