By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 2/23/2026 5:55 PM

NJ Transit service remains largely suspended, and Portal Bridge train switchover work on modified schedule The post Sherrill urges caution on snowy roads as blizzard travel ban lifts appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 2/23/2026 12:13 AM

Better the lives of individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities -- and boost the professionals who stand with them The post Op-Ed: A stronger system for NJ’s most vulnerable residents appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 2/23/2026 12:11 AM

Amtrak and NJ Transit promise that commuters' latest round of suffering won't be in vain The post Gateway is a pain — for now. Here’s how it will make your life better appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 2/23/2026 12:09 AM

Lily Laux says she's ready to advise on NJ's school funding formula and is open to consolidating local operations The post Education nominee aims to boost teacher pipeline, make ICE guidance appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Madeline Ference | 2/23/2026 12:07 AM

Bill would create special license plate to raise money for state’s American Revolution war sites The post NJ looks to ‘250th’ license plates for battlefield preservation funds appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 2/20/2026 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: February 20, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 2/20/2026 2:46 PM

In an October 21, 2025 statement regarding the departure of former Senior Political Correspondent David Cruz, the WNET Group announced it would undertake a review of Mr. Cruz’s programs and news reports.  That review has been completed, and it has been determined that Mr. Cruz’s programs and reports demonstrated no personal bias and, in fact, […] The post The WNET Group further statement regarding David Cruz separation appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 2/20/2026 12:18 AM

Advocates say reform needed to reduce confusion, potential for fraud The post NJ bill aims to protect finances of nursing home residents appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 2/20/2026 12:15 AM

We're all paying for one industry to use huge amounts of electricity, and lawmakers and regulators have the ability to relieve that burden The post Op-Ed: Make AI data centers bear the cost of power grid pressure appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 2/20/2026 12:10 AM

After two-week delay due to Trump funding freeze, next challenge is steering task 'back on time and within budget' The post Gateway tunnel crews returning next week, project overseer says appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 2/20/2026 12:08 AM

Senate likely to maintain charges on nation that paid $8.4 billion for Garden State goods The post House votes to end tariffs against Canada, New Jersey’s biggest export partner appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 2/20/2026 12:06 AM

First-year governors have customarily been granted an extension under a decades-long bipartisan tradition The post Sherrill to get extra time to deliver first budget appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 2/19/2026 6:31 PM

'We have no new detention centers to announce,' Department of Homeland Security says in statement after 'purchase' was reported The post Immigration officials erred on Roxbury warehouse claim, mayor says appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 2/19/2026 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: February 19, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 2/19/2026 12:13 AM

'You are simply not welcome' to work here, assemblyman says of federal government employees who are enforcing Trump administration policies The post Bhalla bill would ban immigration agents from many NJ public jobs appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 2/19/2026 12:11 AM

Construction is expected to resume next week, according to the Gateway Development Commission The post Gateway project approved after Trump delay, lawsuits appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 2/19/2026 12:08 AM

Legislation would compel insurers to continue benefits after age 26 -- relief for parents who face losing access to specialized treatments The post Families closer to health coverage for adult kids with disabilities appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Elise Young | 2/19/2026 12:05 AM

'We wish more people would take advantage,' acting state treasurer says of online system open to most residents The post After Trump kills IRS tax-filing program, NJ pitches its own free option appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 2/18/2026 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: February 18, 2026 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 2/18/2026 6:06 PM

'We are sorry,' bishop says in letter to 300 survivors, whose monetary awards will be up to a bankruptcy judge The post Camden Diocese agrees to pay $180M in sexual abuse settlement appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story