By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 4/21/2025 12:06 AM

Only by acting decisively can the state protect affordability The post Op-Ed: Billboard attorneys and fraudsters are driving up NJ auto insurance costs appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 4/18/2025 6:31 PM

NJ PBS is devoting the next week to stories from the Jersey Shore. It’s a celebration of Jersey’s most iconic destinations, from beautiful seaside communities under threat from environmental challenges to the vibrant culture and bustling boardwalks that have shaped generations. To help kick it off, NJ Spotlight News is digging into the archives to […] The post NJ Spotlight News special edition — Shore Week: April 18, 2025 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 4/18/2025 12:08 AM

Fully funding the program will allow countless people to stay in New Jersey The post Op-Ed: Fully funding the Stay NJ program is a must appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 4/18/2025 12:06 AM

Interview: John Reitmeyer, budget and finance writer, NJ Spotlight News The post Lawmakers eye expanding retirement savings plan for NJ private-sector workers appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 4/17/2025 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. Closing arguments in Nadine Menendez bribery trial The trial was initially expected to continue through mid-May. NJ congresswoman slams Trump administration for defying court Interview: U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson […] The post NJ Spotlight News: April 17, 2025 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 4/17/2025 6:01 PM

The trial was initially expected to continue through mid-May The post Closing arguments in Nadine Menendez bribery trial appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 4/17/2025 5:46 PM

Interview: Dr. Walter Zahorodny, autism researcher and clinical psychologist at Rutgers University The post Autism rates on the rise but what’s the cause? appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 4/17/2025 5:39 PM

Interview: U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman The post NJ congresswoman slams Trump administration for defying court appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | David Cruz | 4/17/2025 4:48 PM

Policies on immigration, policing, race and reparations were examined The post Candidates for governor questioned on social justice issues appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 4/17/2025 2:31 PM

Noyes Museum of Art at Stockton University collaborates on Access to Arts program The post Broadening access to art for people with disabilities in Atlantic County appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 4/17/2025 12:19 AM

Key information about high school graduation rates, achievement, discipline and chronic absenteeism The post What the latest NJ school performance reports show appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 4/17/2025 12:18 AM

Enrollment in advanced classes has been consistent in recent years, but the rate is lower for certain student groups The post NJ school performance data: Measuring achievement appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Hannah Gross | 4/17/2025 12:16 AM

High school graduation rates rose last year, but some groups of students are graduating at rates below the state average The post NJ school performance data: Graduation rates appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Hannah Gross | 4/17/2025 12:14 AM

The rate of chronic absenteeism dropped during the 2023-24 school year The post NJ school performance data: Chronic absenteeism appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 4/17/2025 12:12 AM

Rates of violence, vandalism, harassment and other disciplinary issues were down in 2023-24 but still above pre-pandemic levels The post NJ school performance data: Disciplinary issues appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Hannah Gross | 4/17/2025 12:09 AM

After giving up on mediated talks, advocates and families call for appeals court to find the state liable for school segregation The post NJ school segregation case: The latest twist appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 4/17/2025 12:08 AM

Construction is expected to start soon in Trenton on linchpin of efforts to improve NJ birth outcomes The post Major maternal health center set for summer groundbreaking appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 4/17/2025 12:06 AM

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka decries ‘Trump administration’s heavy-handed attack on undocumented people’ The post Op-Ed: Elected officials and judges are ‘duty-bound’ to strongly resist ICE excesses appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 4/16/2025 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. What’s next for NJ Transit engineers after rejecting contract deal? Interview: Colleen Wilson, transportation reporter, The Record/NorthJersey.com Rep. Donald Norcross remains in intensive care South Jersey representative hospitalized for […] The post NJ Spotlight News: April 16, 2025 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 4/16/2025 5:11 PM

Interview: Colleen Wilson, transportation reporter, The Record/NorthJersey.com The post What’s next for NJ Transit engineers after rejecting contract deal? appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story