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Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…The next chapter in school CULTURE WARS heats up and emotions on all sides taking center stage at last night’s North Hunterdon-Voorhees regional district meeting; Also, controversy is swirling in Teaneck where Rep. Josh Gottheimer slammed the school district for inviting CAIR-NJ to speak with students; Plus, a DONE DEAL…After months of negotiations and threats of a strike, teaching unions at NJIT reach a deal; And, PAYING TRIBUTE…Officials and community members gather to pay their final respects to longtime Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik.
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…The First Lady claiming GENDER POLITICS are PLAYING OUT in the Senate race…while her critics are crying nepotism…she says it’s sexism; Also, ELIMINATING ABORTION COSTS…Governor Murphy urges lawmakers to pass new legislation ending out-of-pocket costs for ALL abortion procedures; Plus, the librarian at the center of the state’s BOOK BAN BATTLE is SPEAKING OUT; And, PROTECTING THE WHALES…new plans to protect endangered whales as offshore wind projects continue to heat up.
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: The family of a teen who died by suicide a year ago sues her school district, alleging the system failed to protect her from bullying; State Senator Jon Bramnick announces his bid for the Republican nomination for New Jersey Governor; The White House vows an "appropriate response" to a drone attack that killed three U.S. soldiers in Jordan; Briana Vannozzi talks to NJ Long Term Care ombudsman Laurie Brewer about regulators cited poor care and "massive Medicaid fraud" at two more long term care facilities; Newark holds a lottery to sell residents homes for $1 in order to increase homeownership rates in the city; The Senate Health Committee approves a bill to phase out smoking on Atlantic City casino floors.
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…The World’s top court orders Israel to HALT GENOCIDAL ACTS in Gaza as the death toll surpasses 26,000, BUT stops short of calling for a ceasefire; Also, the IMMIGRATION BATTLE continues…advocates band together to try and close New Jersey’s last remaining immigrant detention center; Plus, the race in the 8th district to try and unseat Rep. Rob Menendez is heating up as the allegations against his father cloud his campaign; And, nearly two years after state’s PLASTIC BAG BAN went into effect, a new report finds plastic consumption skyrocketing with the overuse of those reusable grocery bags.
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News…Commuters react to NJ Transit’s proposed FARE HIKE…The double digit increase is set to be a summer spoiler as the agency tries to dig itself out of a massive deficit; Also, OVERHAULING AFFORDABLE HOUSING…Lawmakers look to secure easier access to build and buy housing for those in need; Plus, ‘HAZARDOUS’ CONDITIONS…An investigative report sheds light on allegations of human rights abuses and mistreatment in New Jersey’s county jails; And, PROTECTING THE PINELANDS…The DEP aims to preserve the habitat with updated vehicle maps to prevent illegal off-roading …
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…He was called ‘America’s Sheriff.” Officials and community members mourn the shocking death of Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik; Also, PUBLIC CALLS FOR A CEASEFIRE in Gaza among Jersey’s congressional delegation are few and far between despite statewide support; Plus, FARE HIKES are coming for New Jersey Transit commuters…as officials effort ways to fix a crippling budget deficit; And, COUNTING THE HOMELESS…Today is the state’s annual canvas for those in need of a roof over their head.
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…the First Lady Tammy Murphy launches “Family Connects NJ,” a NEW initiative to start a statewide maternal home-visit program; Plus, the deadliest day for Israel’s military since the start of the war, 24 IDF soldiers killed as pressure for both sides to commit to a cease fire deal continues; Also, LIGHTING UP just got a whole lot more comfortable, cannabis consumption lounges will soon start popping up; And, AT CAPACITY…animal shelters are overwhelmed following an influx of post-holiday pets being returned.
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…The MIGRANT CRISIS on the border continues to trickle into New Jersey as talk heats up over claims the state could use a former psychiatric hospital to house and process the undocumented; Plus, SOCIAL MEDIA LAWSUIT…A year after the suicide death of a 14-year-old, the school district is suing multiple platforms claiming they’re responsible for a mental health crisis among teens; Also, New Jersey cracks down on toll cheats…A new law will now penalize out-of-state drivers for unpaid tolls; And, SAVING THE SEALS…Rescues are underway as seal stranding season begins.
Friday Jan 19, 2024
Friday Jan 19, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…New Jersey remains under a STATE OF EMERGENCY as residents are hit with yet another snowstorm with up to 4 to 6 inches and icy roads when all is said and done; Also, critics call on lawmakers to skip a planned MISSION TO ISRAEL ..billed as an opportunity to get first-hand accounts of the October 7th attacks from Israeli communities; Plus, breaking down the PORT FIRE INVESTIGATION…After days of emotional testimony what are the key findings from last summer’s deadly Newark Port Fire? AND, FIGHTING OPIOID ADDICTION…Harm reduction training to help spot the signs of a drug overdose.
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…A FINANCIAL TURNAROUND, Governor Murphy today touting improvements to the state’s financial forecast, but is it sustainable? Plus, WASHINGTON GRIDLOCK, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill sheds some light on yet another push to avert the looming government shutdown; Also, SENATE CAMPAIGN CONTROVERSY for the First lady …Intimidation and retaliation allegedly used against College Democrats to cancel their endorsement of opponent Andy Kim; And, CODE BLUE…more snow on the way and temperatures plummeting forcing shelters in all 21 counties to open to their doors for those in need.
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