By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 3/20/2026 12:16 AM

Desi activists are protesting immigration raids and educating residents on their rights The post NJ Desis take action against ICE raids appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 3/20/2026 12:13 AM

Trump and Republicans back reliance on brain-damaging lead, which the U.S. banned in paint, gasoline to decrease presence in environment The post Congress moves to protect use of toxic bullets, fishing gear appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 3/20/2026 12:13 AM

More than 400 municipalities comply, and holdouts will face a court date, according to longtime advocate at center of 50-year-old legal case The post ‘Historic milestone’ as NJ towns submit affordable housing plans appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 3/20/2026 12:10 AM

Mayors and lawmakers unite in attempt to dismantle NJ building policy that's stricter than federal government's The post Coastal flood rules defy common sense, bipartisan officials say appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 3/20/2026 12:09 AM

Emily Ladau's story is just one among thousands, and she's pressing federal regulators to allow mobility devices in flight cabins The post Airline trashes her $75,000 wheelchair, so she works to change law appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 3/19/2026 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 19, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 3/19/2026 12:14 AM

'These are dangerous times,' Kim says amid race to put legislation on Trump's desk before midterm elections The post Senate weighing ‘nuclear option’ to pass voter restriction bill appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 3/19/2026 12:13 AM

As female representation has declined, workshop seeks to walk potential first-timers through the basics of their own campaigns The post NJ needs women to run for office, and Rutgers will show you how appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 3/19/2026 12:10 AM

El apoyo a los distritos escolares y municipios tiene un alcance limitado cuando los costos locales añaden presión The post NJ enfrenta facturas de impuestos a la propiedad desiguales mientras la ayuda estatal y presupuestos locales cambian appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 3/19/2026 12:09 AM

'There's a way to do more for these kids with less money,' O'Scanlon says, and a start would be no more $1 million travel budget The post Q&A: NJ Republicans want urban school aid cut. This is how appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 3/18/2026 6:31 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 18, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 3/18/2026 12:14 AM

Paying more than $38,000 a year for a safe, nurturing environment is a blow for one family -- and a real drain on the economy The post Op-Ed: When child care costs more than the rent, we all lose appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Madeline Ference | 3/18/2026 12:13 AM

The New Media High School website promises a September 2026 opening The post Newark is banking on New Jersey’s future in film with new high school appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 3/18/2026 12:08 AM

Added pressure, from health insurance to maintenance needs, and cities and suburbs alike fear smaller staffs and fewer programs The post School districts say historic aid little help in fiscal ‘perfect storm’ appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 3/17/2026 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 17, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 3/17/2026 12:12 AM

NJ Transit president says new rail span proved worth when pressed into service during emergency pole repairs The post Early Portal Bridge opening ‘a feat of human determination’ appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 3/17/2026 12:10 AM

Months of vetting priorities will begin with four committee sessions for New Jerseyans to weigh in on $60.7 billion in proposed spending The post Public hearings start this week on Sherrill’s new budget appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 3/17/2026 12:09 AM

'No other service or provider will satisfy the agency requirement,' Department of Homeland Security says of facility housing more than 300 people The post ICE plans contract extension for Elizabeth detention center appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 3/17/2026 12:07 AM

Electricity-sucking AI is driving up everyone's bills, sponsor says, and the industry should turn to wind, solar, geothermal or nuclear The post NJ Senate panel backs bill forcing data centers to use own clean power appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 3/16/2026 6:31 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 16, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story