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Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: Former Senate President Steve Sweeney talks to David Cruz about launching his campaign for the governor's office; Advocates take to the courts to challenge Governor Murphy's lawsuit against New York's congestion pricing plan; A controversial plan to merge school districts in Ocean County is being met with fierce opposition of financial concerns; A new program in Camden is teaching high schoolers to become EMTs as the state deals with a shortage of EMTs and other medical professionals; New Jersey star high school basketball player Dylan Harper decides to stay home and commits to Rutgers.
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
A BILLION DOLLAR BUDGET … the Port Authority approving billions to upgrade our tunnels, terminals and, yes it will increase our tolls; Also, abortion rights take center stage, once again… The US Supreme Court agreeing to take up the debate over ABORTION PILL ACCESS; Plus, for the first time Russian President Vladimir Putin talks of the possible return of NJ Native and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, despite courts denying his appeal for release; And, you can still LIGHT UP while rolling the dice in Atlantic City, a vote to ban smoking in casinos was again tabled …
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …The U-S Department of Education opens an ethnic discrimination investigation at RUTGERS - Newark … meanwhile, the University SUSPENDS their chapter of STUDENTS for JUSTICE in PALESTINE; Plus, a coalition of Jersey progressive groups are calling on candidates in the 2024 U-S Senate race to help END THE PARTY LINE on primary ballots; And, if your child wants their own social media account, they may just need your PARENTAL CONSENT.
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla announces a run for Congress, challenging incumbent first-term representative Rob Menendez, Jr.; New Jersey's Attorney General files lawsuits against gun stores and gun show organizers, arguing they violated the state's public nuisance law; Briana Vannozzi talks to Kristen Shahverdian of PEN America about free speech arguments and the backlash surrounding comments made by Ivy League presidents at a congressional hearing on antisemitism; Tenants in Elizabeth form a union to fight unsafe living conditions and unlawful rent hikes; Representative Frank Pallone joins NJ Spotlight News to discuss the draft climate agreement from the COP28 summit.
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …RUNNING FOR GOVERNOR … Former NJ Senate President Steve Sweeney throwing his hat in the ring for the 2025 gubernatorial election; Plus, LOWERING THE VOTING AGE … to 17 but ONLY for primary elections IF you turn 18 by November; Also, ARRIVE TOGETHER … The state Attorney General expands the program pairing police officers with mental health specialists to PATERSON; AND, the Application deadline is fast approaching for the latest round of property-tax relief, you don't want to miss out.
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …As the Israel-Hamas war enters it’s second month … ANTISEMITISM is ON THE RISE stateside…safety concerns spike as millions begin celebrating Hanukkah; Plus, READY TO RUN…After months of speculation, former state senate president Steve Sweeney throws his hat in the ring for New Jersey Governor. Also, delivering relief to a FOOD DESERT… Virtua Health’s mobile grocery store hits the road to Atlantic City to serve the under-resourced community; And, FUNDING THE FUTURE…A Rutgers University alum provides a multi-million dollar gift to help focus on LGBTQ public health research.
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …A JUDICIAL CRISIS……Lawmakers convene to advance a backlog of nominations for the first time in five months; Plus, FIGHTING WORDS … calling the former President a “BULLY” and a “DICTATOR,” Chris Christie lashing out at GOP frontrunner Donald Trump hoping his attacks finally resonate with voters; Also, the LEARNING LOSS continues … New state test scores reveal a slight improvement but wide gaps still persist for communities of color. And, “DO NOT HARM”…A new initiative in Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem county explores new strategies to combat the opioid crisis.
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …The CONGESTION PRICING PLAN is soon to be a reality …The MTA Board approves the proposed tolling plan to enter Manhattan. But New Jerseyans vow to on; Also, RUNNING OUT OF TIME?…Calls for Chris Christie to drop out of the 2024 Presidential race as he tries to take center stage in tonight’s GOP Debate; Plus, CALLS FOR STRIKE…NJIT Adjunct faculty and graduate workers overwhelmingly vote to authorize a strike after months of failed contract negotiations. And, JURY EQUITY…a statehouse push for new legislation to allow people with criminal convictions to serve on juries.
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …“TIME TO MOVE ON” … Jersey City’s Mayor and Gubernatorial hopeful takes aim at the embattled U.S. senator and his son. Making it clear he won’t support Rob Menendez Junior for reelection; Also, after weeks of CASH FOR VOTES claims, the contentious Hoboken city council runoff election is tonight; Plus, a former Trump Bedminster Golf Club employee files a SEXUAL HARASSMENT LAWSUIT, also alleging she was tricked into singing an NDA; And, SEEKING REPARATIONS. Efforts underway here in the state to recommend ways to repair the damage caused by slavery.
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…A DONE DEAL? After walking off the job four months ago, 1700 striking nurses reach a tentative agreement. The sticking point? Safe staffing standards; Also, COVID CASES RISING…Health officials warn of a new Covid-19 variant driving up infection rates and hospitalizations here in New Jersey; Plus, SEAFOOD INDUSTRY OVERSIGHT…After a bombshell investigation into forced labor practices, lawmakers are now looking to crack down on Chinese seafood imports; And, TAKING A TOLL, Critics of New York City’s proposed congestion pricing plan say it could TANK the holidays
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