By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 3/5/2026 12:11 AM

Advocates say state laws still stand, voters should plan to vote The post New Jersey’s voting rules under attack from the federal government appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Madeline Ference | 3/5/2026 12:08 AM

Trump administration and Republican allies have struggled to articulate clear reason why the U.S. had to attack Iran The post As war in Iran intensifies, questions of legality and timing gnaw appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 3/4/2026 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 4, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 3/4/2026 2:12 PM

Four new lanes rather than major widening in plan backed by Newark, Jersey City and Hoboken The post Sherrill shrinks Turnpike bridge project, a score for environmentalists appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 3/4/2026 12:13 AM

The Magnolia State spends less than half of what New Jersey does on education, yet its fourth-graders do better on standardized reading and math tests The post Q&A: Why are NJ’s poor schoolkids lagging behind Mississippi’s? appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 3/4/2026 12:10 AM

In wake of teenager's assault on child-welfare workers, journalist explains how behavioral troubles remain barrier to stability The post When a state office and an air mattress are a foster kid’s ‘home’ appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 3/4/2026 12:08 AM

Republican senator praises Sherrill for identifying budget challenges, urges end to budget 'Christmas items' The post ‘It’s going to be painful,’ but stop spending, Bramnick says appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | John Reitmeyer | 3/4/2026 12:07 AM

Proposed changes would establish more transparency to Trenton's late-June budget-approval process The post Lawmakers propose ways to improve ‘shameless’ state budget process appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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

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

Real-estate developers are counting on better rail access to Manhattan, and without it, bustling construction sites will lurch to a halt The post Op-Ed: Messing with Gateway endangers the post-pandemic boom appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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

State must commit to fully funding public pensions, and health benefits 'death spiral' is avoidable, says Senate budget committee member The post Sherrill has chance to steer NJ from fiscal risk, O’Scanlon says appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

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

Trump cut federal support for young LGBTQ+ callers, and the state lacks revenue to provide some longer-term services for users of all ages The post As suicides rise, NJ lacks permanent funding for 988 crisis hotline appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 3/3/2026 12:05 AM

Days into Iran bombing campaign, even House Armed Services Committee -- with jurisdiction over Pentagon -- lacks details The post Congress sidelined with scarce security briefings, NJ congressman says appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 3/2/2026 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 2, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Madeline Ference | 3/2/2026 12:14 AM

Legislation sailed through the Senate, but failed in the House after Pentagon rescinded support The post Congressman Kean helps sink bipartisan flight safety bill appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | John Reitmeyer | 3/2/2026 12:12 AM

Sherrill talked truthfully about NJ’s fiscal challenges, but stopped short of offering specific remedies The post Sherrill looking long-term as she formulates first state budget appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 3/2/2026 12:10 AM

Policy advocates suggest more joint committees, advance notice as possible solutions The post Last-minute legislating is typical in NJ. What can the state do to act transparently? appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 3/2/2026 12:09 AM

'We owe the people in New Jersey the time to get it right,' critic says of late-night sessions, scant information The post Lame duck yields lots of bills — and flourishes in veiled final hours appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 2/27/2026 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: February 27, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 2/27/2026 5:46 PM

Judges have dismissed earlier attempts nationwide, with one pointing to 'a chilling effect' among fearful Americans who may avoid registering The post Trump sues NJ, other states for failing to hand over voter rolls appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story