By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 6/17/2026 12:15 AM

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. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 6/17/2026 12:13 AM

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. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 6/17/2026 12:08 AM

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. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 6/16/2026 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: June 16, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 6/16/2026 12:13 AM

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. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 6/16/2026 12:11 AM

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. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 6/16/2026 12:09 AM

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. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 6/15/2026 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: June 15, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 6/15/2026 12:15 AM

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. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 6/15/2026 12:12 AM

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. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Madeline Ference | 6/15/2026 12:10 AM

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. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 6/15/2026 12:08 AM

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. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 6/15/2026 12:06 AM

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. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 6/12/2026 6:30 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: June 12, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 6/12/2026 12:12 AM

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. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Madeline Ference | 6/12/2026 12:11 AM

Six people were arrested Long Branch last month, and senator fears rowdy crowds will turn off families whose tourism dollars are crucial The post Jersey Shore pop-up parties lead GOP to call for crackdown appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 6/12/2026 12:09 AM

Public officials no longer can claim privacy when they discuss government business using non-official email accounts The post NJ high court gives transparency advocates a win in records lawsuit appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 6/12/2026 12:06 AM

While negotiations typically drag for more than a year, 'those workers are getting screwed,' says NJ congressman who won Republicans' support The post Norcross wins House passage for labor bill to streamline union talks appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 6/11/2026 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: June 11, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 6/11/2026 12:12 AM

Sen. Britnee Timberlake, a mother of four, to an all-male legislative panel: 'How many of you have dilated 10 centimeters?' The post New Jersey’s 19th-century midwife laws on track for review, update appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story