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Thursday Jun 19, 2025
Thursday Jun 19, 2025
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, with the cost of power soaring and a heat wave on the way, state regulators and utilities hatch a plan to offer short-term relief for electric customers.
Plus, as a federal immigration crackdown sweeps the nation, ICE’s past problematic treatment of detainees resurfaces.
Also, a federal judge rejects ICE efforts to remove a New Jersey resident who’s been legally protected for more than 15 years.
And, Republicans in Congress target money for Planned Parenthood, threatening abortion access here in New Jersey.
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News… MEDICAID CUTS, state Democratic lawmakers call on the Trump administration to Save our Hospitals; Plus, NJ DECIDES 2025, the first joint public appearance for BOTH gubernatorial candidates… and the gloves are officially off; Also, RISING SEA LEVELS, the state debates an overhaul of its rules for building along the coast, as costs to shore communities rise; And, UNDER THE DOME, taxes, taxes, taxes, as the deadline for the state budget looms, advocates push for changes to key property tax programs.
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, one escaped detainee from the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark is still at large. Mayor Ras Baraka claims the facility was never equipped to house thousands of ICE detainees.
Plus, disgraced former Sen. Bob Menendez reports to federal prison. He will spend the next eleven years behind bars in Pennsylvania after being convicted of corruption & bribery charges.
Also, breaking down how New Jersey will spend more than a billion dollars from opioid settlement funds.
And, examining a pilot program that provided hundreds of low-income Newark residents were given a guaranteed income for two years.
Monday Jun 16, 2025
Monday Jun 16, 2025
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, Tens of thousands of people gathered for "No Kings" protests in New Jersey on Saturday and across the country to stand up against the Trump Administration’s policies.
Plus, security concerns are ramping up here in the state for public officials following the deadly attacks on Minnesota lawmakers over the weekend.
Also, two escaped detainees from the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark remain on the run following the unrest at the ICE facility, as other detainees are transferred away.
And, former Governor Christie Whitman endorses Democrat Mikie Sherrill and outlines the major hurdles she has to overcome to beat Trump-backed Jack Ciattarelli.
Friday Jun 13, 2025
Friday Jun 13, 2025
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, an uncertain path lies ahead for public media stations like NJ PBS after the House voted to slash federal funding.
Plus, an uprising inside & outside of ICE's Delaney Hall detention center in Newark Thursday night, after detainees alleged they weren’t being given enough food and denied visitations.
Also, Senior Political Correspondent David Cruz sits down with some of the gubernatorial candidates after a long and bruising campaign cycle.
And, World Cup fever is setting in. New Jersey is less than one year away from hosting the FIFA tournament, but first the state gears up to host the Club World Cup.
Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, after firing the CDC's entire panel of vaccine advisor’s yesterday, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. appoints a whole new slate. Some in the medical community fear the rebuilt panel will push an anti-vaccine agenda.
Plus, as deportations ramp up nationwide, anti-ICE protests are spreading, from the streets of Los Angeles to here in Princeton.
Also, with the gubernatorial primary just barely in the rear view, what happens to Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s House seat if she wins this fall?
And, RWJ Barnabas Health launches a new plan to address food insecurity in Newark.
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, Rep. LaMonica McIver is indicted. A federal grand jury returns three counts against the Democratic Congresswoman for allegedly assaulting two ICE agents. Rep. McIver has said she will plead not guilty.
Plus, it’s a done deal for NJ Transit and the agency’s train engineers, as union members approve a contract to boost their pay and keep the trains running following a dramatic strike.
Also, the race for New Jersey's next governor is set. Rep.Mikie Sherrill will try to keep the highest office in the state under Democratic control, while Republican Jack Ciattarelli looks to turn the state red.
And, reaction here in the Garden State to the Trump administration's firing of all CDC vaccine panel experts.
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
It’s Primary Election day here in New Jersey, with high-stakes and highly unpredictable races to watch.Eleven candidates vying for their party’s nomination to be the next Governor. Will the gubernatorial hopeful with President Trump’s backing break through on the Republican side? And will the Democratic party favorite take the top spot for that ticket? Or will one of the candidates in this crowded field carve their own path to victory, without the aid of the county line ballot system?
Plus, 80 state assembly seats are up for grabs, with an unusually high number of contested races. Early voting numbers point to higher than expected turnout, making it anyone’s game.
Monday Jun 09, 2025
Monday Jun 09, 2025
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …. GUN CONTROL FIGHT, Attorney General Matt Platkin and 15 other states file a lawsuit against the Trump administration for allegedly legalizing civilian use of machine guns; Plus, the NJ DECIDES 2025 primary Election is one day away and candidates are making their final push for your vote; Also, STRIKE AVERTED, in the 11th hour nurses at Southern Ocean Medical Center reach a tentative contract agreement; And, PHARMACY DESERTS, pharmacists & lawmakers express concern over access to basic prescription drugs as more pharmacies across the state close their doors.
NJ Spotlight News begins right now …
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News:
One Jersey Shore town tries to tamp down on rowdy crowds by imposing earlier closing times after a chaotic start to the summer.
Reactions here in the state to new travel restrictions imposed on more than a dozen countries by President Donald Trump.
Campaign spending is hitting record highs with the primary election just days away, especially by groups independent from the candidates themselves.
And a new report says New Jersey schools are isolating students with disabilities far more than any other state, by excluding them from general education classrooms.
NJ PBS, New Jersey’s public television network, brings quality arts, education and public affairs programming to all 21 counties in New Jersey and its tri-state neighbors.
The network’s flagship weeknight newscast, NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi, provides multiplatform reporting from across the Garden State.