NJ Spotlight News July 9, 2026

NJ Spotlight News July 13, 2026

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, a new poll puts New Jersey in LAST place for business friendliness - We’ll talk with one biz leader sounding the alarm on what the state needs to change this reputation.   Plus, the state’s crisis hotline 9-8-8 is expanding, but its funding is not. We look at the impact of the state budget on mental health services.   And, continuing our analysis of the final budget - we take a look at the surplus, and whether it’s enough to cover a rainy day in New Jersey.

NJ Spotlight News July 10, 2026

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

NJ Spotlight News July 9, 2026

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, is the World Cup paying off for New Jersey? We’ll look at the winners of the fan experience.   Plus, school’s out for the summer but many districts are already scrambling for September because of budget cuts.   And, is the new state budget truly affordable? We get the perspective from a progressive think tank.

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.