(Taylor Jung; NJ Spotlight News)Fatal shooting by police of a man in Jersey City last month prompted renewed calls for reforms
(Taylor Jung; NJ Spotlight News)Fatal shooting by police of a man in Jersey City last month prompted renewed calls for reforms
(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Parents' rights advocates expected to attend the state Board of Education’s next meeting

The shift began after the 2021 election
NJ Spotlight NewsThe plan will go into effect in 2026 if the Legislature approves it
(AP Photo/Martin Meissner, file)Seniors must deal with a maze of programs, applications and deadlines
(Edwin J. Torres/NJ Governor’s Office)With budget deadline looming, governor and lawmakers differ on key affordability issue
NJ Spotlight NewsAssembly Speaker Craig Coughlin proposes big break on property taxes for seniors. Murphy not keen
(OIT/NJ Governor’s office).See a list of districts and the amount of extra aid they will receive
(Jon Hurdle)El suplemento estatal ayudará pero no eliminará el 'acantilado del hambre', dicen los defensores

With nearly 10.5 million unfilled positions in November
(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)Advocates say anti-crime focus could stymie advances for nonwhite New Jerseyans
(valelopardo from Pixabay)Rising costs will raise taxes, cut worker pay and NJ should help with costs, they say

The president emphasized bipartisanship in addressing hunger
NJ Spotlight NewsProperty-tax relief, full state pension payment, sales-tax holiday, record surplus
NJ Spotlight NewsFrom Aug. 27 to Sept. 5 no sales tax on school supplies, pre-K through college
NJ Spotlight NewsLegislative action coincides with a new report on food insecurity in NJ

Interview with Mike Anestis, executive director of New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center
curaleafBut some advocates are praising the Cannabis Regulatory Commission’s decision
NJ Spotlight NewsNumerous bills await action, including ones on reproductive health and gun safety
NJ Spotlight NewsThe measures include a requirement for firearm safety training and a mandate for safe gun storage