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NJ Spotlight today begins the next chapter in its 16-year history, joining NJ PBS in a new home at Montclair State University. The NJ Spotlight brand and mission remains, and a team of digital reporters and editors will continue their award-winning, in-depth coverage of New Jersey public policy and politics. Owned and…
The NJ Spotlight News team takes a look back at some of their favorite stories and interviews over the years.
About a dozen states adjust tax brackets when prices rise, and that helps residents in times like these. The Garden State could, too
Starting Jan. 1, minimum wage will rise by more than 50 cents, to $16.48, with some exceptions
County clerk and League of Women Voters say they expect no issues with temporary overseer in place
The NJ Spotlight News team takes a look back at some of their favorite stories and interviews over the years.
'Health, nutrition, safety' for struggling students are keys to reversing reading scores that are near a 25-year low, expert says
Restrictions interfere with people's ability to defend themselves using weapons less lethal than firearms, plaintiffs argue
Investigative arm of Congress finds millions of dollars wasted on abandoned effort to turn other properties into holding areas
In this special edition, we’re taking a journey through public art in New Jersey with our digital documentary series “Painting Community.” In this episode, we look at a Newark community art project called “The Golden Life” which celebrates women who live and work in the city, spotlighting their pride, joy and…
Teachers union warns of district cutbacks while law makes local taxpayers bear a greater share of higher bills
College enrollment is down and poised to drop more, so researchers urge schools and lawmakers to draw a nontraditional classroom population
'Second-class farmers' overlooked, they say, on their need for land-based hatcheries and other structures to process their harvests
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.
Internal review cites lieutenant governor's alleged crude comments, unwelcome behavior toward women soon after taking office
An NJ public workers insurance system needs a 34% rate increase, experts say. We have a chance to avoid repeating this crisis
Secaucus spill and Vineland fine add to pile of worries, alongside energy costs, national security and lack of transparency
The NJ Spotlight News team takes a look back at some of their favorite stories and interviews over the years.
Rutgers, far from homophobic, offered 'just remarkable' support to LGBTQ+ students before and after freshman's suicide, says author
'Fewer and fewer nickels to help people,' says Gottheimer, as voters fret about inflation's toll in the weeks leading to midterm elections
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.
Inspectors reviewing Vineland site found dozens of engines amid residents’ complaints about noise, air quality
Attorney general urges New Jerseyans to check, file claim for awards if they bought listed off-brand prescription medicines over 10 years