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Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…ON THE OFFENSIVE. Former President Donald Trump returns to New Jersey and unleashes just hours after pleading NOT guilty to 37 federal charges and calling the crimes against him “fake” and “fabricated”; Also, the U.S. House passes a UNANIMOUS BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION demanding the release of NJ native and Journalist Evan Gershkovich who has been sitting in a Russian jail for 77 days; Plus, the Marlton community is celebrating the anniversary of it’s first ever LGBTQ+ PRIMARY CARE FACILITY, providing safe and inclusive health care; And, accelerating the state’s eco-friendly ELECTRIC SCHOOL BUS program, Lawmakers push for funding to get kids to school more efficiently.
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News…HISTORIC ARRAIGNMENT as Donald Trump becomes the first president to ever be indicted and charged with federal crimes. Chris Christie calling his actions “inexcusable” as the 2024 presidential race heats up; Plus, DETOUR AHEAD… US transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits the collapsed Philadelphia highway, promising federal funds to expedite the repairs; Also, the WAR ON FENTANYL… New Jersey lawmakers push new penalties for fentanyl related crimes while activists and some elected leaders argue it could lead to unjustified incarcerations; And, LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION, South Jersey is looking for a piece of the entertainment industry pie, hoping to woo future film projects to the region.
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…COMMUTING CHAOS. A fiery highway collapse in Philadelphia caused by a tanker full of gasoline. Is sparking major commuter delays here in New Jersey, and environmental concerns; Plus, REBUILDING HOBOKEN politicians and community members celebrate the grand opening of a 5-acre resiliency park as the state strives to combat the effects of heavy flooding; Also, LAW AND ORDER, ahead of Donald Trump’s historic arraignment tomorrow, how will these federal criminal charges impact a run for the Presidency. And, SOLAR REVOLUTION….New Jersey is now home to the largest floating solar farm in North America and climate activists are hoping it’ll deliver the energy of the future.
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…Breaking News. INDICTED AGAIN! Former President Donald Trump is facing criminal charges in a classified documents probe. What does this mean for his Presidential run and does this now give Former Governor Christie a path to the presidency? Plus, CLEARING UP? Air quality conditions remain unhealthy in parts of New Jersey as Canadian Wildfire Smoke shifts to the south; Also, Middleton, Marlboro and Colts Neck are the latest school districts considering controversial new LGBTQ+ policies that would REVEAL GENDER IDENTITY. Are these policies helpful or harmful? And, UNION BUSTING, an American Dream Mall Contractor is facing a lawsuit claiming cleaning staffers were fired for union organizing.
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News…Millions of New Jerseyans face ALARMING AIR QUALITY as Canadian wildfires smoke continues to engulf the East coast. The FAA is halting flights, community events and professional games are postponed due to this unprecedented wildfire smoke. Plus, at the State House, legislators rally to codify Governor Murphy's executive order to put New Jersey on a PATH TO 100% CLEAN ELECTRICITY by 2035. Also, a DIVIDED HOUSE, State Legislators debate over property tax cuts for seniors. But Governor Murphy signals that he is not on board. And SUING GUN MAKERS, the Governor’s “public nuisance” law is debated in federal court
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…The RESULTS ARE IN from the state primary and the legislative matchups are now set, five months in counting until the balance of power is decided in Trenton; Plus, COMING OUT SWINGING. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie takes his first shots at the former President, trying to carve his own path to the Presidency; Also, a CODE RED air quality alert is issued across the state, as smoke from Canadian wildfires smothers the East Coast; And BATTLE FOR PRIDE, after their church LGBTQ+ flag is set ablaze. A community comes together in the wake of what the Human Rights Campaign is calling a national “State of emergency.”
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…TAKING ON TRUMP … former New Jersey governor Chris Christie officially launches his 2024 Presidential bid. Entering an already crowded republican field but is he the candidate to take down TRUMP; And, as the Presidential race heats up, voters HEADING TO THE POLLS here in the state to cast their primary ballot for all 120 legislative seats. We hear from the candidates in the hotly contested races; Also, TUNING OUT … The battle for AM radio station’s survival begins in congress, as bipartisan lawmakers aim to protect their existence in newer vehicles. Plus, LGBTQ+ PRIDE, festivities and events happening across the state to celebrate amid culture wars and boycotts.
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…ON STRIKE … Hundreds of Gannett Journalists stage a one day walkout, demanding better pay and new leadership; Plus, YOUR VOICE… YOUR VOTE… New Jersey Legislators and voters gear up for tomorrow’s primary election day where All 120 seats are up for grabs; Also, BOOTS ON THE GROUND… Local advocates tackle the state’s opioid epidemic … going door to door with support and services for people in South Jersey; And, HUNGER IN NJ, the debt ceiling deal calls for new SNAP benefit requirements, but will it push more people to food pantries?
Friday Jun 02, 2023
Friday Jun 02, 2023
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: The country avoids a financial disaster as the Senate approves the debt ceiling bill with just days to spare; A fast-moving fire in South Jersey burns thousands of acres, shuts down roads and forces air quality alerts; A report in collaboration with Climate Central on the problems mold can cause for hurricane survivors as climate change makes storms more intense, leading to flooding; The LGBTQ+ community celebrates Pride Month while highlighting the challenges they still face, including book bans and health care equity for the transgender community.
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…CRISIS AVERTED? The debt ceiling bill squeaks through the HOUSE to avoid a default, now it’s up to the Senate to seal the deal; Plus, CURFEW CRACKDOWN, no teens allowed on the beaches or boardwalks in Ocean City an unruly weekend leads to an emergency dusk-to-dawn curfew; Also, SUPERSTORM Sandy and Ida SURVIVORS RALLY at the Statehouse for more recovery money as the storm season rolls in; And, thousands of acres are burning in Burlington County, HOMES THREATENED, as firefighters race to contain the blaze.
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