By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 4/27/2026 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: April 27, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 4/27/2026 12:12 AM

We can shun artificial intelligence in schools, or we can consider it a tool and show kids how to use it responsibly and creatively The post Op-Ed: New Jersey’s next education divide is AI appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 4/27/2026 12:09 AM

Charges for outside counsel more than doubled over six years, and one team led a $2 billion deal to fix environmental damage The post Amid NJ’s soaring legal bills, one firm lands record-high settlement appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 4/27/2026 12:07 AM

Administration 'recklessly slashing critical programs,' says Sherrill, while devising a spending plan without hundreds of millions of federal dollars The post NJ budget challenge: combating fallout from Trump’s ‘big’ law appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 4/24/2026 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: April 24, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 4/24/2026 12:11 AM

Thousands of other New Jerseyans downgraded coverage, among the 'heartbreaking consequences' of Trump's lack of tax credits The post About 14% drop discount health plans on loss of federal subsidy appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 4/24/2026 12:08 AM

Republican-led chamber declines to rein in Trump's war power for the fifth time -- and Democrats are set to make another round of attempts The post Senate sidelines Iran resolutions as Booker slams ‘inaction’ appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 4/23/2026 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: April 23, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 4/23/2026 12:18 AM

As the region's electrical grid is taxed by power-gobbling AI, more warehouse-size installations will add stress The post Are data centers in your community, or on way? Explore the map appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 4/23/2026 12:16 AM

Leo will preach Gospel 'no matter how it's interpreted by political figures,' says bishop of Trenton Diocese The post Leader of 830,000 NJ Catholics defends pope amid Trump attacks appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 4/23/2026 12:13 AM

Complying for nutrition assistance is not as simple as landing a job, says leader of New Jersey's biggest anti-hunger group The post ‘Pretty scary’: Food pantries expect surge due to SNAP work rule appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 4/23/2026 12:08 AM

State falling short, though, on enrollment in poorest districts, and aides are less educated than ideal, Rutgers report says The post NJ makes preschool gains as Sherrill funding increase on horizon appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Madeline Ference | 4/23/2026 12:06 AM

Public-health advocates say rapid-fire gambling fuels addiction, while industry points to unregulated offshore market as the real problem The post NJ microbetting under scrutiny as revenue climbs, risks mount appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 4/22/2026 7:32 PM

Calls and text messages to a missing New Jersey congressman have gone unanswered The post ‘Radio silence’: Concerns grow about Kean’s health during lengthy absence appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 4/22/2026 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: April 22, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 4/22/2026 12:13 AM

For those in corrections system, support services must begin before release and embrace every need on reentry The post Op-Ed: Veterans’ mental health is suffering. We’re turning it around appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 4/22/2026 12:11 AM

Additional funding for more DEP staff holds promise to reduce a source of aggravation for business groups and environmentalists alike The post Bipartisan praise for Sherrill plan to ease permitting delays appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 4/22/2026 12:08 AM

Infusion of $140 billion in budget outline would be enough to 'carry us through the Trump presidency,' Graham says The post Immigration agencies have funding for years, and GOP seeks more appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 4/21/2026 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: April 21, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 4/21/2026 12:13 AM

Tracking projects show what's working in other states, offering hope for innovative practices and transparency The post Op-Ed: Lessons for NJ in managing $1.1 billion opioid settlement appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story