(AP Photo/Joshua Bessex, File)'Health, nutrition, safety' for struggling students are keys to reversing reading scores that are near a 25-year low, expert says
(AP Photo/Joshua Bessex, File)'Health, nutrition, safety' for struggling students are keys to reversing reading scores that are near a 25-year low, expert says
(Benjamin J. Hulac/NJ Spotlight News)Earmarks are paying for projects big and small. Water, housing and health dominate the list
Joanna Gagis/NJ Spotlight NewsResearchers attributed the unhoused population rise to high home prices, a shortage of affordable housing and federal funding changes

U.S. Sen. Andy Kim discusses US-Iran deal, housing, Delaney Hall
Simi Iluyomade on UnsplashAt last, a review of the patchwork of state and local regulations that delay projects and drive up costs needlessly
(Paul Brennan via Pixabay)A rare show of bipartisanship before midterm elections while the country is short millions of units for people to live
(NJ Spotlight News)More than 400 municipalities comply, and holdouts will face a court date, according to longtime advocate at center of 50-year-old legal case
(NJ Spotlight News)Meals, social services and even haircuts: How one nonprofit is boosting wellness for a growing population
(NJ Spotlight News)Interview: Assemblywoman Katie Brennan (D-32nd)
(Ciattarelli for Governor and Sherrill for Governor campaigns)Affordability, immigration and housing are top issues among voters
(NJ Spotlight News)Judge dismisses claims by towns looking to avoid state plan for low-cost housing
NJ Spotlight NewsSome towns still look to have their ‘fair share’ obligations reduced

Reviewing the main points of Gov. Phil Murphy‘s State of the State address
(NJ Spotlight News)Mercer County Superior Court judge is expected to rule by Jan. 1
(NJ Spotlight News)Advocates say thousands evicted without representation, charged excess fees
(NJ Spotlight News)Local officials set to meet with latest housing rules top of mind
(NJ Spotlight News)Municipalities claim New Jersey’s affordable housing obligations are unconstitutional
(NJ Spotlight News)The development will also include housing for young women aging out of foster care

There can be major challenges in finding an appropriate place to live
(NJ Spotlight News)Ordinance would have allowed all rent-controlled units to go to market rate once tenant vacates