(AP Photo/Mel Evans)An NJ public workers insurance system needs a 34% rate increase, experts say. We have a chance to avoid repeating this crisis
(AP Photo/Mel Evans)An NJ public workers insurance system needs a 34% rate increase, experts say. We have a chance to avoid repeating this crisis
(AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)Most of NJ budget’s $7B allotment to public-worker pension system will go to make up for previous underfunding
(Hannah Gross/NJ Spotlight News)Vote looms on Murphy nominations, replacing ‘parental rights’ advocates

Excerpts from NJ Spotlight News columns by the longtime political operative and observer who died May 20
(P. Kenneth Burns/WHYY)The only district still under state control, Camden City School District has made real progress — just not enough
(Hannah Gross/NJ Spotlight News)One of the six members announced since September 2022 has been confirmed by the Senate

(Hannah Gross/NJ Spotlight News)Three recently tapped by the governor join three others he named over a year ago


But 'the hangover' of the political scandal remains, Kelly says

Calling on Gov. Murphy and lawmakers to halt diversion of money designated for green-energy initiatives

Even if no other significant pro-union legislation advances during governor's remaining time in office, his pro-labor legacy is sealed

Creator of Formula Finders NJ believes the crisis is far from over


At the scene of another road project, Christie assured New Jersey residents the Transportation Trust Fund is working well.

With less than six months left, Christie hits this summer's highlights from Trump junior's emails to sports radio exchanges. Rats, rot and vermin. Newark moves ...

A new law would make ignition interlock mandatory instead of discretionary for first-time offenders of drunk driving for three to 18 months, and would mandate ...

Gov. Christie's suggesting the rancor over the immigration order rollout was a White House staff snafu. Donations are pouring in to advocacy groups that oppose ...

There are about 15 families who have escaped the Syrian civil war to settle in Paterson, which has a large Arabic community.

New reforms governing who makes bail could keep people awaiting trial out of jail. But could they also cause chaos in the courts? The new ...