NJ Spotlight News May 29, 2026

NJ Spotlight News July 7, 2026

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News,  from extreme heat, to storms and pounding rain, the weather has wreaked havoc on the state for the last few days, we’ll get the latest on the hardest hit areas.   Plus, we’ll get reaction from the business community to Governor Sherrill’s final budget   And, Stevie Van Zandt is in the house- the Musician and E Street Band member joins us to talk about celebrating America’s 250th with music.

NJ Spotlight News July 6, 2026

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, we get the latest from Washington from Rep. Tom Kean Jr. to birthright citizenship.   Plus, Jersey City got a last-minute bailout in the state budget, but some council members are calling for an audit of their books.   And, speaking of the state budget, we talk with Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin about the state’s record-level spending plan.

NJ Spotlight News July 3, 2026

Tonight we're bringing you special edition of NJ Spotlight News, in commemoration of America's 250th anniversary. We're looking back at the Revolutionary War history that unfolded right here in New Jersey and showcasing stories that often get overlooked in textbooks.

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.