By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 4/21/2026 12:10 AM

'Hesitant, overly anxious, not wanting to go to school,' says head of advocacy group that measured 63 areas of child well-being The post Looming Medicaid cuts, low test scores imperil NJ kids, report says appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 4/21/2026 12:09 AM

Republicans need votes to such a degree that one member showed up right after a car accident, freshly bruised and in a neck brace The post Election done, Mejia squeezes already ‘very close’ House majority appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 4/20/2026 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 20, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 4/20/2026 12:12 AM

Advocates say it's up to schools to put out word about registering after a disappointing turnout in the 11th District primary The post NJ 17-year-olds got right to vote — and fewer than three dozen did appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 4/20/2026 12:08 AM

In most recent tests, more than one-fourth of equipment malfunctioned, while LaGuardia's and JFK's, inspected more often, fared far better The post Phantom weight on Newark airport scales may be costing travelers appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 4/17/2026 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: April 17, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 4/17/2026 12:15 AM

Senator, historically a supporter of arms for U.S. ally, this time says no as he cites Trump's 'dangerous quagmire in Iran' The post Booker reverses on weapons to Israel, vows ‘every tool’ to stop war appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 4/17/2026 12:13 AM

Sherrill has an obligation to arm state agencies and private organizations with education and skills to safeguard our data The post Op-Ed: Empower humans to combat New Jersey cyber risks appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 4/17/2026 12:11 AM

Forget the 'Rain Man' stereotype and the idea that it's a disorder in need of a cure, says advocate The post Autism Acceptance Month: Less hero, more ‘decent human being’ appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 4/17/2026 12:06 AM

Residents though, have gloomy view of state's economic health and say the nation's is worse, according to poll The post NJ economy ‘strong and stable,’ state labor chief tells lawmakers appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 4/16/2026 10:09 PM

'I did not come to play, my friends,' progressive Democrat tells crowd after defeat of Republican Hathaway The post Mejia wins 11th District race for Sherrill’s seat through January appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 4/16/2026 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 16, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 4/16/2026 6:00 PM

Live results of the election to fill the seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill until Jan. 3. The post 11th Congressional District Special Election Results appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 4/16/2026 12:15 AM

'Without a long-term strategy, I really worry about where higher education is going in New Jersey' senator says The post Zwicker wants ratepayer relief, more funds for colleges, public TV appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Madeline Ference | 4/16/2026 12:10 AM

NorthJersey.com reporters Katie Sobko and Colleen Wilson map out what we know and what's to come The post World Cup 2026: With less than 100 days, is New Jersey ready? appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 4/16/2026 12:09 AM

The imperfections in New Jersey’s school funding formula and the constraints the state faces with district budget challenges were on display as the education chief made a case for Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s record-high education spending plan. “The funding formula was groundbreaking when implemented, but it has now been nearly 20 years,” Education Commissioner Lily Laux […] The post Record funding fails schools in ‘financial free fall,’ lawmakers argue appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 4/16/2026 12:09 AM

Outcomes of crucial bills sometimes rest on NJ representatives , and Republican from 7th District hasn't cast one in more than a month The post Kean out with ‘health matter’ on eve of busy season in Congress appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 4/16/2026 12:06 AM

Special election winner will serve through Jan. 3 The post Last chance to choose 11th District representative to fill Sherrill spot appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 4/15/2026 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 15, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 4/15/2026 12:11 AM

Superintendent Roger Leon says COVID-19 relief funds properly spent, defends $500 million building lease as 'a great strategy' The post Newark schools chief rejects criticism over district spending appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story