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Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …REPEALING PARENTAL RIGHTS…Howell and Holmdel become the latest schools considering dropping LGBTQ+ notification policies amid ongoing lawsuits; Also, NO END IN SIGHT for the detainment of Jersey native and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, as Russia continues extending his detention; Plus, the ongoing FOOD DESERT CRISIS, in a city saturated with casinos, the hunt for a commercial grocery store in A-C continues; And, PROTECTING YOUR PETS…Pet owners struggle with rising cost of pet insurance as three companies are seeking double digit rate hikes in New Jersey
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …FACING A FEDERAL SHUTDOWN …House Republicans fail to reach a short-term funding bill. New Jersey Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman finds herself at the center of the storm; Plus, MAYOR MCGREEVEY?...As the sitting Jersey City Mayor sets his sights on the Governor’s chair, there’s a movement afloat to woo the former Governor to replace him; Also, “DISRUPTIVE PICKETING,” another blow to the nurses at RWJ as a superior court judge hits them with a temporary restraining order; And, GET OUT THE VOTE…the former secretary of state turned Lieutenant Governor continues her push to get voters to the polls ..
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …GLOBAL UNITY… President Biden joins 140 world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly, stressing the need to stand up to Russia and any other future aggressors; Plus, BRIDGING THE GAP…After two decades Newark finally breaks ground on a $110 million dollar PEDESTRIAN bridge; Also, NO DEAL IN SIGHT…Nurses reject RWJ University Hospital’s latest proposal blasting the hospital for what they call “extreme anti-labor tactics;” And, NJ DECIDES 2023…with every seat in the legislature up for grabs this November, a deep dive into the hot button issues and who’s running in the Jersey shore’s 11th District…
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …ENDING THE TERROR WATCH LIST… Prospect Park’s mayor joins in a lawsuit against the Biden Administration, saying the list primarily targets Muslims; Plus, the BATTLE OVER OFFSHORE WIND rages on. Gov. Murphy calling for more federal funding as Republican state lawmakers call for a moratorium; Also, SEEKING ASYLUM IN NJ… as New York wrestles with an influx of migrants, some are already finding their way across the river to New Jersey; And the SCHOOL BUS DRIVER SHORTAGE… districts are still struggling to find qualified bus drivers…despite increased pay and benefits.
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …SEEKING ASYLUM …New Jersey’s Congressman Rob Menendez gets a first-hand look at the migrant crisis unfolding across the river; Also, a GOV. MURPHY EXCLUSIVE…The Governor talks Asylum seekers here in New Jersey, LGBTQ parental notifications and the bombshell DOJ report exposing the deplorable care of some of state’s veterans; Plus, SHUT IT DOWN, advocates protest in Newark calling for the Biden Administration to close Elizabeth’s ICE Detention facility; And, Newark rising…MAYOR Ras BARAKA shares his economic vision for his city and possible run to become GOVERNOR BARAKA?
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …It’s BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD… to negotiate for Nurses at RWJ University hospital as they enter the second month of their labor strike; Also, Disability Advocates rally outside the Statehouse to “REV UP THE VOTE” fighting for equal representation before the November Election; Plus, NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND…a new report showing a drastic increase in child poverty has experts asking; And, FREE LUNCH FOR ALL…Advocates urge New Jersey Legislators to provide universal free school meals.
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY… House Republicans launch a corruption investigation into President Biden. Two out of three Jersey Republicans have signed on but Jersey Democrats say “not so fast;” Also, OFFSHORE - OFF LIMITS… State GOP members demand a moratorium on ALL offshore wind production, calling for a freeze on subsidies; Plus, “THEY DON’T WORK” … an FDA bombshell finding a popular ingredient in most over-the-counter decongestant and allergy medicines does nothing to relieve your runny nose; And, A PLACE TO CALL HOME…after two years of development, Jersey City celebrates the opening of a 60,000 square foot shelter.
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …REPEALING PARENTAL NOTIFICATION … The Hanover Township school board holds an emergency meeting to propose a policy change, as their case continues to play out in court; Also, TEEN MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS…feelings of sadness and thoughts of suicide are on the rise, what can parents and teachers do to tackle this frightening trend; Plus, COVID BOOSTERS ARE BACK .. the FDA approves a new round of Covid-19 vaccine shots; And, BLOCKING THE BEAR HUNT…Activists and lawmakers pleading with the state to reject the new five-year proposed hunt …
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News …REMEMBERING 9/11. 22 years after the worst Terror Attack on U.S soil, New Jerseyans are still seeking justice; Also, 10 years after the BRIDGEGATE SCANDAL, will the abuse of power impact Chris Christie's bid for the Presidency? Plus, MORE FALLOUT after a federal report showed deplorable care at two of the state’s veterans homes. Lawmakers vowing major changes; AND BATTLE BREWING…The governor’s plan for broad liquor license reform draws fire from brewers who say their businesses are being held hostage.
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TAHESHA WAY…Governor Murphy taps New Jersey’s former Secretary of State as our next Lieutenant Governor; Also, a NURSING HOME SHUTDOWN…Elderly residents at a Princeton long term care facility scramble to relocate after the facility suddenly closes; Plus, a SCATHING DOJ REPORT slams the state for its failure to care for veterans at two state-run vets homes; Plus, RECLAIMING THE LAND…the Native American Advancement Corporation is turning ancient tribe lands into an educational center.
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