By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 4/8/2026 6:31 PM

In this special edition, we’re taking a journey through public art in New Jersey with our new digital documentary series “Painting Community.” In this episode, we travel to Atlantic City, where artist Manuela Guillén brings together themes of heritage, nature and public space to craft a bold new mural and spark creative dialogue. We examine […] The post NJ Spotlight News special edition: ‘Painting Community – Atlantic City’ — April 8, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 4/8/2026 12:11 AM

It's tough to keep property tax rates steady when power rates are soaring, thanks to Trump and a Republican-controlled Congress The post Op-Ed: Higher electricity costs hit twice — at home and at City Hall appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Mcalpinj | 4/8/2026 12:08 AM

NJ has free filing tools, and IRS says even if you can't pay what you owe, you can reduce penalty by sending returns on time The post Filing your taxes at the last minute? Here’s where to find free help appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Madeline Ference | 4/8/2026 12:08 AM

Out of a roughly $2.2 trillion budget, White House calls for $1.5 trillion to go toward national defense The post Trump wants record-breaking military funding, domestic budget cuts appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 4/8/2026 12:06 AM

Registered Democrats are casting more ballots than Republicans, according to analysis of mail and early in-person returns The post Voters choosing Sherrill replacement in 11th Congressional District appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 4/7/2026 6:30 PM

In this special edition, we’re taking a journey through public art in New Jersey with our new digital documentary series “Painting Community.” In this episode, we take you to Asbury Park, where activist and artist Bordalo II is leaving an indelible mark on the Jersey Shore. Bordalo II is known around the world for transforming […] The post NJ Spotlight News special edition: ‘Painting Community – Asbury Park’ — April 7, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Madeline Ference | 4/7/2026 12:09 AM

Job losses, artificial intelligence, Middle East war make for a hazy picture as state treasurer and legislative experts testify on Sherrill's spending pitch The post Uncertainty looms as NJ revenue forecasters ready for fiscal year appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 4/7/2026 12:06 AM

ReadyReturn would streamline preparation and connect low-income residents with services like nutrition, child care and heating aid The post NJ senators want to take the drudgery out of doing your state taxes appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 4/6/2026 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 6, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 4/6/2026 12:13 AM

First Amendment rights outweigh an LGBTQ 'treatment' that medical professionals say has negative long-lasting consequences The post How does NJ conversion therapy ban square with high court ruling? appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 4/6/2026 12:10 AM

Enforcement, including audits, a lesser priority as shrunken staff turns to mastering code changes ushered by Republicans in Congress The post ‘Markedly different’: IRS tax landscape fits Trump deregulation jag appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 4/6/2026 12:08 AM

Budget and finance writer John Reitmeyer joins to discuss the political process behind budget negotiations The post Decoding New Jersey’s $60.7B budget: Politics, property taxes and the ‘deficit’ | Hey, NJ appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 4/6/2026 12:05 AM

A 12-year challenge fizzles when the state Supreme Court declines to consider an appeal that upheld how local districts get their aid The post ‘Disappointing’ end to Lakewood school funding case odyssey appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 4/3/2026 6:30 PM

In this previously-aired episode of NJ Spotlight News, Joanna Gagis speaks with two major-party candidates running to fill the vacant seat in the state’s 11th Congressional District. Republican Joe Hathaway and Democrat Analilia Mejia will face off in a special election on April 16, with the winner serving through January 2027. The post NJ Spotlight News: April 3, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 4/3/2026 12:10 AM

Update the playbook, recruit the coach and other March Madness lessons for getting kids hooked -- and successful -- for life The post Op-Ed: The race to read on grade level is New Jersey’s to win appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 4/3/2026 12:09 AM

“Mucho menos atractivo venir a Estados Unidos”, en medio de las retórica y las medidas represivas del gobierno de Trump, dice profesor de Rutgers The post Disminuye el crecimiento poblacional de NJ ante caída de la inmigración a nivel nacional, según el Censo appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 4/3/2026 12:05 AM

Rutgers cancer epidemiologist credits 2018 rule for setting enforceable standard on forever chemicals that seep from consumer products The post Toxic PFAS levels cut in half in NJ’s drinking water, researchers find appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 4/2/2026 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 2, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 4/2/2026 12:10 AM

As Trump's birthright citizenship case hits Supreme Court, ex-NJ attorney general says so much history is lining up against executive order The post Platkin on president who ‘took a Sharpie to the 14th Amendment’ appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 4/2/2026 12:08 AM

Lawmakers, too, face a tricky choice: Champion pet projects, or get behind spending for other priorities that have greater statewide impact The post Sherrill wants record spending, plus cuts to bridge inherited gap appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story