By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 12/20/2024 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. Towns ask judge to pause NJ affordable housing law Mercer County Superior Court judge is expected to rule by Jan. 1. NJ Assembly passes ballot redesign bill The state […] The post NJ Spotlight News: December 20, 2024 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 12/20/2024 6:17 PM

Interview: Tim Sullivan, CEO, New Jersey Economic Development Authority The post NJ strikes a deal with Netflix for massive studio at Fort Monmouth appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 12/20/2024 6:12 PM

Mercer County Superior Court judge is expected to rule by Jan. 1 The post Towns ask judge to pause NJ affordable housing law appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 12/20/2024 6:04 PM

Toll to enter Manhattan below 60th Street set to start Jan. 5 The post No letup in congestion pricing feud between NJ and NY appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | David Cruz | 12/20/2024 6:03 PM

The state Senate has not yet taken up the bill The post NJ Assembly passes ballot redesign bill appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 12/20/2024 5:34 PM

The company told employees they will not receive severance pay, benefits The post NJ-based Party City set to close all locations appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 12/20/2024 12:10 AM

GOP delaying tactics, impending Biden veto, imminent Trump arrival all factors The post How NJ House Democrats soured on bill to expand federal judiciary appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Taylor Jung | 12/20/2024 12:07 AM

Philadelphia’s Chinatown has been a critical resource for new immigrants to both Pennsylvania and New Jersey The post Why Chinatown families are fighting new 76ers arena appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 12/20/2024 12:06 AM

‘Impact investing’ would help to address disparities and improve health and economic outcomes, ensuring that funds flow equitably The post Op-Ed: How to invest in New Jersey where it will count appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 12/19/2024 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. Legal battle continues over control of Paterson Police Department Supreme Court issues temporary stay on appellate court’s ruling that state takeover was illegal. Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small indicted […] The post NJ Spotlight News: December 19, 2024 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 12/19/2024 5:46 PM

Supreme Court issues temporary stay on appellate court's ruling that state takeover was illegal The post Legal battle continues over control of Paterson Police Department appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 12/19/2024 5:43 PM

Advocates seek passage of stalled Rehabilitative Release Bill The post Give elderly prisoners a path to release, lawmakers are urged appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 12/19/2024 5:41 PM

Earlier this year, the mayor and his wife were charged with child endangerment The post Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small indicted on witness tampering charges appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 12/19/2024 8:15 AM

New Jersey’s diversity of immigrants is famous, but it’s even more pronounced among its children. According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation, 41% of New Jersey children under 18 are foreign-born or live with at least one parent who is foreign-born, as of 2022. That’s the nation’s second highest percentage in the foundation’s count, behind […] The post 41% appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 12/19/2024 12:10 AM

School attorneys warn superintendents to be prepared The post NJ readies schools for Trump immigration changes appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 12/19/2024 12:07 AM

Experts insist most sightings are of safely functioning aircraft, but regulatory oversight not up to speed The post Drone fever highlights lagging federal regulation appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 12/19/2024 12:05 AM

New Jersey’s homeless population has grown 24% since last year The post State urged to up mental health services for people in homeless shelters appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 12/18/2024 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. Appeals court orders end of Paterson police takeover NJ attorney general’s office has challenged the decision. Report: NJ State Police favor drivers with law enforcement ties The Office of […] The post NJ Spotlight News: December 18, 2024 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 12/18/2024 5:57 PM

Interview: Dr. Gary Small, chair of psychology, Hackensack Meridian Health The post Addressing the ‘mass panic’ around NJ drones appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | David Cruz | 12/18/2024 5:51 PM

Issues like immigration, housing, economic opportunity are priorities for this caucus The post Ruiz the favorite to lead Latino Caucus appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story