By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 6/11/2026 12:12 AM

'We are watching very closely,' says health commissioner, as U.S. tracks ebola, measles and other potential risks The post NJ guiding World Cup visitors, medical staffers on staying safe appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 6/11/2026 12:11 AM

Eliminar la influencia de los jefes de partido en las papeletas llevó a que más candidatos se presentaran. Ahora, mencionan los defensores, el sistema necesita ajustes The post Las primarias cada vez más concurridas de NJ impulsan el llamado al voto preferencial appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 6/11/2026 12:08 AM

Hard to tell, by design, though big influencers have interests in U.S. role in Israeli and Palestinian affairs The post Who is behind $5 million in dark money spent on NJ primary races? appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 6/10/2026 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 10, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 6/10/2026 12:16 AM

WASHINGTON — The House narrowly agreed to inject $70 billion more into the Trump administration’s bare-knuckles immigration agenda, a hallmark of the president’s second term. In a closely watched and party-line vote, lawmakers on Tuesday voted 214-212 for the funding bill (S. 2), Republicans in favor and Democrats against, after the Senate passed the legislation […] The post Kean misses narrow vote giving Trump immigration effort $70 billion appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 6/10/2026 12:12 AM

Assembly panel releases bill to compel twice-yearly reporting as Sierra Club says such information is scarce The post Lawmakers back transparency on data center water, electricity use appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 6/10/2026 12:08 AM

'Of course I condemned his rhetoric and actions,' says Democrat seeking seat in 12th Congressional District The post Hamawy on primary win, criticism on testimony for militant cleric appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 6/10/2026 12:05 AM

The state constitution allows a governor to cancel some planned spending -- and gives lawmakers a chance to get it through anyway The post Who wields the power as budget comes together in Trenton? appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 6/9/2026 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 9, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 6/9/2026 12:12 AM

Some crops were wiped out, growers say, so they're counting on agritourism and potential federal and state aid The post You’ll pay more for farm-fresh this year because of brutal late freeze appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 6/9/2026 12:11 AM

Visitor experiences, a cheeky ad in London, tips on social media for local businesses to avoid a repeat of 2014 Super Bowl The post NJ coaxing World Cup fans to celebrate on this side of the Hudson appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 6/9/2026 12:05 AM

Mental health service could broaden with bigger budget infusion, though governor is mindful of affordability The post Will NJ’s 988 crisis hotline get more state funding, dedicated tax? appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 6/8/2026 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: June 8, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 6/8/2026 12:12 AM

Short teachers for specialty subjects, North Plainfield chose a high-quality remote option rather than substitutes. It backfired. The post Op-Ed: Modern schools need modern rules, not punishment appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 6/8/2026 12:11 AM

WASHINGTON — Republicans on Capitol Hill and in the Trump administration are leaning on two words to win support for their hardline immigration bill: Delaney Hall. In speeches and in interviews, GOP lawmakers and officials cite protests outside the privately run immigrant detention site in Newark to bolster the case for their $70 billion legislation. […] The post Republicans use Delaney Hall protests as Exhibit A for ICE funding appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 6/8/2026 12:09 AM

Ridding ballots of party boss' influence led more candidates to run. Now, advocates say, the system needs fine-tuning The post NJ’s newly crowded primaries prompt call for ranked choice voting appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 6/8/2026 12:05 AM

Appealing to legislative leaders who control process, minority party suggests that even some of Sherrill's cuts should be restored The post GOP to Democrats: Reclaim cash, skip pork to shrink NJ budget gap appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 6/5/2026 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: June 5, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 6/5/2026 12:13 AM

Congressman counters what Democrats, advocates claim about Newark immigrant detention center as 'just isn't true' The post At Delaney Hall, all was ‘clean, nice, safe,’ Van Drew says after tour appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Madeline Ference | 6/5/2026 12:10 AM

NJ NewsWire photojournalists discuss their experiences and what goes into capturing powerful images in breaking news stories The post Capturing conflict: NJ photojournalists detail what they saw outside Delaney Hall appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story