By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 5/8/2026 12:05 AM

Farm bill loses language that would have limited states from passing their own pesticide and herbicide regulations The post As cancer cases rise, Congress stings Bayer with liability setback appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 5/7/2026 6:31 PM

The NJ PBS digital documentary series “21” examines a simple question: Does where you live in the state affect how you live? The “21” series profiles one person in each of New Jersey’s 21 counties and looks at the social determinants that affect that person’s life. This special edition of NJ Spotlight News with Briana […] The post NJ Spotlight News special edition — ’21’ documentary series: May 7, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 5/7/2026 2:57 PM

11th Congressional District Primary Guide The 11th Congressional District covers parts of Essex, Morris and Passaic counties. The Essex municipalities are Belleville, Bloomfield, Cedar Grove, Fairfield, Glen Ridge, Livingston, Maplewood, Millburn, North Caldwell, Nutley, Roseland, South Orange, West Caldwell and part of Montclair. The Morris communities are Boonton town and township, Butler, Chatham borough and […] The post 2026 Primary: 11th Congressional District appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 5/7/2026 12:11 AM

Lawmaker seeks disclosures on content, would allow people to sue over misuse of voice or likeness The post New push to regulate artificial intelligence in NJ appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 5/7/2026 12:09 AM

Democrats score no wins five months after insisting on use of body cameras, judicial warrants and a racial profiling ban The post Republicans alone on filibuster-proof immigration enforcement bill appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 5/7/2026 12:08 AM

NJ Latinas' program faces cut that would block middle-class bridge The post NJ Latinas’ program faces cut that would block middle-class bridge appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 5/7/2026 12:06 AM

For thousands of dollars, a South Carolina nonprofit bestows an honor similar to that of a well-known government initiative. It's not the same The post NJ tax dollars spent on ‘Blue Ribbon’ school awards that critics call deceptive appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 5/6/2026 6:31 PM

The NJ PBS digital documentary series “21” examines a simple question: Does where you live in the state affect how you live? The “21” series profiles one person in each of New Jersey’s 21 counties and looks at the social determinants that affect that person’s life. This special edition of NJ Spotlight News with Briana […] The post NJ Spotlight News special edition — ’21’ documentary series: May 6, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 5/6/2026 1:20 PM

10th Congressional District Primary Guide The 10th Congressional District encompasses parts of Essex and Union counties and part of Jersey City in Hudson County. The Essex municipalities are Caldwell, East Orange, Essex Fells, Irvington, Orange, Verona, West Orange and parts of Montclair and Newark. The Union County communities are Cranford, Garwood, Hillside, Kenilworth, Roselle, Roselle […] The post 2026 Primary: 10th Congressional District appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 5/6/2026 12:13 AM

Recién llegada a la Cámara de Representantes, la sustituta de Sherrill en el Distrito 11 se prepara para las primarias de junio que reducirán el número de candidatos para la contienda por un mandato completo The post Mejía afirma que ‘ningún rincón’ de Estados Unidos es habitable con un salario de menos de $25 por hora appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Madeline Ference | 5/6/2026 12:11 AM

Hosts Maddi Ference and John P. McAlpin revisit some recent reporting on the mental health impacts of "microbetting" The post What we know about sports betting, microbetting and mental health appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 5/6/2026 12:09 AM

Trump administration considers ending rule requiring 30 days' notice prior to eviction, a step hailed by landlords The post Change to public housing policies ‘hurts everyone,’ NJ critics say appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 5/6/2026 12:06 AM

Revenue is up, benefiting the state pension fund, and officials turn to Garden State pets to build sales even more The post Sit! Stay! Scratch off! NJ’s lucky dogs land on lottery tickets appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 5/5/2026 6:31 PM

The NJ PBS digital documentary series “21” examines a simple question: Does where you live in the state affect how you live? The “21” series profiles one person in each of New Jersey’s 21 counties and looks at the social determinants that affect that person’s life. This special edition of NJ Spotlight News with Briana […] The post NJ Spotlight News special edition — ’21’ documentary series: May 5, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 5/5/2026 4:06 PM

9th Congressional District Primary Guide The 9th Congressional District covers parts of Bergen, Hudson and Passaic counties. The Bergen municipalities are Carlstadt, Cliffside Park, East Rutherford, Edgewater, Elmwood Park, Fairview, Franklin Lakes, Garfield, Hasbrouck Heights, Little Ferry, Lodi, Lyndhurst, Moonachie, North Arlington, Oakland, Ridgefield, Rochelle Park, Rutherford, Saddle Brook, South Hackensack, Teterboro, Wallington, Wood-Ridge and […] The post 2026 Primary: 9th Congressional District appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 5/5/2026 12:30 PM

8th Congressional District Primary Guide The urban 8th Congressional District encompasses parts of Essex, Hudson and Union counties. Part of Newark in Essex County is in the district. In Hudson County, Bayonne, East Newark, Guttenberg, Harrison, Hoboken, North Bergen, Union City, Weehawken and West New York, as well as parts of Jersey City and Kearny, […] The post 2026 Primary: 8th Congressional District appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 5/5/2026 12:14 AM

The scene from April's school board election: missing names, incorrect polling locations, staff unaware of law The post Op-Ed: Newark’s young voters were ready. The system was not appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 5/5/2026 12:10 AM

As that case heads for federal judges' review, a separate lawsuit finds New York and New Jersey negotiating The post NYC congestion pricing back in court as Trump appeals tolls ruling appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 5/5/2026 12:06 AM

Pork and poultry industries back speedier assembly lines, which opponents say would raise risks to worker health and public safety The post Booker urges USDA to drop ‘unacceptable’ slaughterhouse rules appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 5/4/2026 8:17 PM

7th Congressional District Primary Guide The 7th Congressional District covers Hunterdon and Warren counties and parts of Morris, Somerset, Sussex and Union counties. The Morris County municipalities are Chester borough and township, Long Hill, Mendham Borough, Mine Hill, Mount Arlington, Mount Olive, Netcong, Roxbury, Washington, Wharton and part of Mendham Township. The Somerset County communities […] The post 2026 Primary: 7th Congressional District appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story