By NJ Spotlight | Laura Galarza | 8/26/2024 5:40 PM

Rules are intended to 'slow and stabilize' encounters between police and barricaded people The post AG Matt Platkin explains new police guidelines for mental health calls appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 8/26/2024 5:33 PM

Nadine Menendez's trial was delayed due to her breast cancer diagnosis The post Bob Menendez’s wife gets her next court date appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 8/26/2024 5:22 PM

The deadline to reinstate two officers is the end of this week The post Jersey City to face fines if it does not rehire police fired for cannabis use appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Laura Galarza | 8/26/2024 4:54 PM

Sen. Nellie Pou seems to be a front-runner in the race The post Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh joins race to succeed Rep. Bill Pascrell appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 8/26/2024 12:09 AM

Gov. Murphy slow to act on a bill that would extend the subsidies through 2029 The post Doubt over long-term fate of NJ horse racing subsidies appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 8/26/2024 12:07 AM

Congress is set to pass legislation to approve hundreds of federal projects, dozens in New Jersey The post How NJ voted in DC: Erosion and flooding bill nears law appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 8/26/2024 12:05 AM

English language learners make up more than a quarter of the district’s enrollment this school year The post More than 11,000 students learning English enrolled in Newark Public Schools appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 8/23/2024 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. FDU Poll shows Harris lead grows, with race and gender key factors Princeton University program helps public and private school teachers. Children and long COVID Research indicates almost half […] The post NJ Spotlight News: August 23, 2024 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Laura Galarza | 8/23/2024 5:27 PM

Research indicates almost half of infected kids experience at least one prolonged symptom The post Children and long COVID appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Laura Galarza | 8/23/2024 4:54 PM

Interview: Dan Cassino, executive director, FDU Poll The post FDU Poll shows Harris lead grows, with race and gender key factors appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Laura Galarza | 8/23/2024 4:37 PM

Princeton University program helps public and private school teachers The post Teachers on a quest to better explain scientific topics appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Laura Galarza | 8/23/2024 3:14 PM

The nonprofit also provides services elsewhere in NJ The post Integrity House, 56 years combating substance use disorders appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 8/23/2024 7:59 AM

NJ Spotlight News identified 33 instances of police-involved shootings where the mental health of the person shot was a factor. Of the 33 shootings, 21 were fatal, though in one of those, an officer fired his gun but the report states the man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. According NJ Spotlight News’ analysis to […] The post 33 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Taylor Jung | 8/23/2024 12:16 AM

Fort Lee PD among hundreds statewide that have not yet implemented Arrive Together program The post Latest fatal police shooting puts focus on gaps in NJ crisis intervention appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 8/23/2024 12:14 AM

Credit-rating firms identify strong budget reserves and full public-worker pension payments as key factors The post What NJ credit-rating upgrades will depend on, according to Wall Street appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 8/23/2024 12:11 AM

It’s not clear if details of the investigation will be made public The post Senate committee halts Menendez ethics investigation appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 8/23/2024 12:09 AM

Privacy matters, but Congress should also protect small businesses The post Op-Ed: Passage of American Privacy Rights Act could hurt small businesses like mine appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 8/23/2024 12:08 AM

El Partido Republicano subraya la necesidad de una protección adicional a pesar de la evidencia de que el voto de los no ciudadanos es minúsculo The post Republicanos de NJ se unen a la presión de la Cámara de Representantes por la prueba de la ciudadanía para votar appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 8/22/2024 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. New rules for use of force by police responding to barricade incidents The aim is to resolve situations “safely without force, significant injuries, or death.” Democrats grieve Pascrell, face […] The post NJ Spotlight News: August 22, 2024 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Laura Galarza | 8/22/2024 6:01 PM

Interview: Ahmad Awad, uncommitted NJ delegate The post Uncommitted delegates demand speaking slot for Palestinian American at DNC appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story