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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News...A PATTERN OF ABUSE … The Trenton Police Department is under fire after a damning report detailing repeated civil rights violations and use of excessive force; Plus, as cases of WALKING PNEUMONIA continue to spike among children here in the state, What symptoms should you be looking for? Also, PRISON REFORM…in an effort to reduce prison populations, advocates push lawmakers to move forward to end mandatory sentences for non-violent drug offenders; The jails are filled with people of color. And the families are suffering. The families are really suffering — because they're being broken apart; And, Local and state officials are making preparations for the 2026 World Cup, anticipating a significant influx of tourists throughout the tri-state area.
2 days ago
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…Do you have sick kids at home and not know why? … state officials are warning that cases of WALKING PNEUMONIA are on the rise here in New Jersey; Plus, Governor Murphy is touting progress made by NJ Transit and Amtrak after the “summer of hell” on the rails … but many big solutions will still need funding from the incoming Trump administration; Also, as the candidates hoping to replace Murphy campaign at the League of Municipalities conference… a group of former governors offer up some advice; And, caring for our veterans … a new V-A health care clinic opens up in Toms River.
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Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: The NJ Forest Fire Service provides updates on two wildfires burning in the southern half of the state; Interim Senator George Helmy, the only Arab-American serving in the US Senate, issues a plea for Palestinians in Gaza on the Senate floor; The New Jersey Turnpike Authority approves another 3% increase for tolls on the Turnpike and Parkway, the fourth since 2020; Congressman and candidate for governor Josh Gottheimer doubles down on his legal challenges against New York's revived congestion pricing plan; Senior Political Correspondent David Cruz surveys a crowded field for governor and explains how some candidates are planning to use this week’s League of Municipalities conference as a launching pad to help voters get to know them; Micah Rasmussen, director of the Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics, joins Briana Vannozzi to discuss the changing political climate ahead of next year's race for governor; School districts sued by the state over amending policy 5756 - a policy that covers transgender rights in schools - get their day in court.
4 days ago
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…If you drive into Midtown Manhattan, get ready to pay the price, congestion pricing is now one step closer; Plus, NOW THERE ARE TEN…Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill officially tosses her hat into a very crowded race for Governor; Also, keeping our streets safe for pedestrians….families and advocates gather to push for legislation to end traffic deaths across the state; And, CRYING FOUL … low-income homeowners in Jersey City say a housing program they signed up for is no longer affordable.
6 days ago
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Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: Major progress for fire crews battling the Jennings Creek wildfire as officials report it is now 90% contained on the New Jersey side; Dockworkers reportedly walk away from the bargaining table, setting up a potential longshoremen's strike in January; PATH fares and Port Authority tolls could increase by 25 cents if a new budget proposal is approved; Congressman Josh Gottheimer launches his campaign to run for governor of NJ; Ross Baker, distinguished professor emeritus of political science at Rutgers University, joins Briana Vannozzi to discuss the confirmation process for President-elect Trump's picks for his administration; Health care providers say requests for birth control and the abortion pill mifepristone have skyrocketed since last week’s election; The Assembly holds a joint committee hearing to dig into challenges within the child care industry.
7 days ago
7 days ago
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: Republicans secure control of the House of Representatives, giving the GOP a full control of each branch of government; New York Governor Kathy Hochul announces she is reviving the controversial congestion pricing plan; State lawmakers meet to discuss how to improve the rider experience on NJ Transit; NJ DEP commissioner Shawn LaTourette talks to Briana Vannozzi about the growing drought crisis and what residents can do to conserve water; Lawmakers weigh changes to New Jersey's ballot design ahead of the 2025 gubernatorial primaries.
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: Attorney General Matt Platkin sues two NJ gun stores for allegedly selling ammunition without checking IDs or permits; Firefighters slowly begin to get a handle on the Jennings Creek Wildfire burning on the New Jersey-New York border; State officials elevate a drought watch to a drought warning and ask residents to conserve water; President-elect Donald Trump meets with President Joe Biden at the White House to discuss the transition of power; A new poll finds most New Jerseyans are unaware of school segregation in the state as a court case surrounding segregation could reshape the state's education system; Business owners hoping to open up cannabis consumption lounges say they've been left in limbo for months, waiting for the Cannabis Regulatory Commission to open up applications.
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: Firefighters provide new details on a growing wildfire burning in both New Jersey and New York; A new poll finds most New Jerseyans aren't familiar with the candidates who have entered the race for governor in 2025; New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin talks to Briana Vannozzi about his vow to thwart President-elect Trump's controversial policies through lawsuits or state legislation; Immigrant advocates prepare for a new reality as President Trump and his incoming cabinet threaten mass deportations; The NJ DEP holds a hearing to decide whether to declare a statewide drought warning; Federal funding for a Rutgers lead screening program helps doctors detect elevated lead levels in both mom and baby before birth.
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: Authorities make an arrest in connection with the Shotgun Fire in Jackson Township as several wildfires continue to burn throughout the state; Attorney General Matt Platkin and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka join protestors rallying against President-Elect Trump's immigration policies; Analysts break down what President-Elect Trump's economic plans mean for New Jersey; New York Governor Kathy Hochul signals she is ready to revive the controversial congestion pricing plan at a lower cost; A New Jersey-based veterans support organization receives a $1 million grant to expand their outreach to reduce the rate of veteran suicide.
Friday Nov 08, 2024
Friday Nov 08, 2024
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: A federal judge strikes down a Biden administration program that allowed undocumented immigrants who are spouses of U.S. citizens obtain a green card without leaving the country; New wildfires pop up across New Jersey as meteorologists see signs of potential drought relief coming as soon as this weekend; Young Republican voters in New Jersey explain how president-elect Donald Trump won over the youth vote in New Jersey, leading to a red wave across the Garden State; Progressive organizations detail their plan of action to protect the rights of women and immigrants in the wake of president-elect Donald Trump's victory; NJ Spotlight News mental health writer Bobby Brier joins Joanna Gagis to discuss a surge in calls to crisis hotlines following the 2024 election.
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