NJ Spotlight News June 1, 2026

NJ Spotlight News July 1, 2026

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, the final state budget bill has officially been signed into law - we’ll get you the latest.   Plus, as temperatures climb into the triple digits ahead of the holiday weekend, we’ll hear from the new state climatologist on how to stay cool.   And the Supreme Court released a number of landmark decisions this week, including birthright citizenship, we talked to New Jersey’s Attorney General Jen Davenport about that and more.

NJ Spotlight News June 30, 2026

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, today is the budget deadline. The final bill is moving through the legislature and Governor Sherrill has until midnight to sign it.  We’ll take a look at what’s in it, and get Republicans’ reaction to it.   And, we continue our coverage of America’s 250th anniversary with a look at the untold stories of the American Revolution.

NJ Spotlight News June 29th, 2026

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, the clock is ticking for lawmakers to approve the state’s next fiscal year budget before tomorrow’s deadline. Lawmakers were finally able to see a draft of the bill on Sunday, as they gathered in Trenton to vote on a flurry of bills that provide revenue to help fund the record $60.7 BILLION dollar budget.   Plus, the Supreme Court ruled today to allow mail-in ballots to be counted if they were post-marked on election day. We’ll look at the impact of that and other significant decisions.   Also, while the state budget awaits final passage in the legislature, questions abound about WHY the city of Trenton lost funding for high-impact tutoring, even though students there are in desperate need of support.   And, as we prepare to celebrate America’s 250th this week, we look at the important stories often LEFT OUT of our nation’s history.

NJ Spotlight News June 26, 2026

Tonight we’re bringing you a special NJ Spotlight News edition of Reporters Roundtable – where I’ll have a roundup of the top political stories of the week with the help of a panel of local journalists.

NJ Spotlight News June 25th, 2026

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, we take a deep dive into the real environmental impact of AI data centers on communities.   Plus, as America gets ready to celebrate its 250th anniversary, we’ll highlight the pivotal role New Jersey  played in the American Revolution.   And, Asbury Park is a destination for musicians and music fans worldwide - we look at the evolution of the music scene there and one festival celebrating up and coming local artists.