- »Interactive Map: Private School Enrollment
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NJ Spotlight plots attendance patterns at schools across the Garden State.
- »The Wines of South Jersey: An Overnight Sensation Three Centuries in the Making
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South Jersey's wines are more than eminently drinkable; they're the centerpiece of the state's nascent wine-tourism industry.
- »Interactive Map: Mortality Rates for NJ Hospitals
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NJ Spotlight surveys the statistics to help identify the best hospitals.
»Democrats Make Marriage Equality Their No. 1 Priority-
Christie calls for public referendum. Sweeney: 'We don't put civil rights on the ballot.'
»Christie Sets Path with Picks for NJ Supreme Court-
Nominations of two new justices is historic day for the state's highest court
»Revenue Shortfall Fuels Debate Over Tax Cut-
Democrats question how Christie can afford to slash income tax by 10 percent.
- »Interactive Map: Pinpointing New Jersey's Polluters
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According to the federal EPA, the aggregate toxic chemicals in NJ's air and water is on the rise
- »NJ Spotlight Editor Talks Politics, Policy, and Perspective On WNYC
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John Mooney Assesses Christie's State of the State on The Brian Lehrer Show.
»Christie Demands 10 Percent Income Tax Cut-
Democrats: Cut property taxes, not 'taxes on the rich'
»Fight Over Residency Leaves Assembly With Vacant Seat-
NJ courts step in to invalidate Democratic election in South Jersey’s District 4
- »EPA Pledges Accelerated Cleanup for Pompton Lakes, Withholds Superfund Status
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Lake dredging widely derided as insufficient and irrelevant to the immediate health threat.
- »Governor Christie Eulogizes DeCroce, as 'Friend, Colleague, and Mentor'
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- »Democrats Line Up the Votes to Pass Gay Marriage Bill . . .
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. . . But simple majorities in both houses will not be able to override a Christie veto.
»Marriage Equality: Not an Issue for the Under-30 Generation-
When it comes to gay marriage, the question isn't 'Why?' but 'Why Not'
- »Assemblyman Alex DeCroce Dead at 75
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Christie Cancels State of the State to eulogize 'friend' and 'mentor.'
- »Proposed Bill Would Let Wineries Ship Directly to Garden State Customers
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Opponents argue that direct-ship measure would cost New Jersey jobs and tax revenue.
- »Drive-Time New Jersey: Your Daily Commute
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Does it feel as if it takes hours to get to work? NJ Spotlight maps out average travel times statewide.
»Rothman Challenge to Pascrell Could Dash Minority Hopes-
Bergen Democrat's decision to run in the primary could upset coalition's hopes to eventually elect a minority in the 9th District -- unless a minority runs now.
»Garrett and Rothman Look Like Odd Men Out-
Congressional redistricting commission reportedly focused on New Jersey's 5th and 9th Districts.
»Got (Raw) Milk? NJ's Surprising Split Over Pasteurization-
Proponents of unpasteurized milk products claim health benefits and consumer rights, while opponents warn about salmonella and other milk-borne diseases.
»Use It or Lose It: Cashing In on Unused Days Off-
Gov. Christie argues that local taxpayers can't afford to let public employees rack up unused days off and cash them in when they retire.
»Can Urban Transit Hubs Help Revitalize New Jersey's Cities?-
Ambitious $1.5 billion tax credit program hopes to attract development, jobs, and pedestrians to downtown mass transit centers.
»Restoring the State's Urban Enterprise Zone Program-
Democrats are behind a bill that would reverse the administration's decision to stop funding UEZs.
- »Mapping Poverty in New Jersey
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Newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau makes it possible to pinpoint poverty throughout NJ.
»Kean Takes Issue With Climate-Change Deniers-
Global warming conference paints grim picture of NJ's future -- including shifting weather patterns, coastal flooding, violent storms, and rising smog levels.
»Gambling on a Comeback for Atlantic City-
The state has taken over virtually every aspect of the ailing resort's gaming industry, but critics argue that the real problem is competition from gambling outlets in nearby states.
- »How to Win an Assembly Seat Without Getting Elected
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The party convention is a process for filling vacated Assembly seats -- without the uncertainty of an election.
»Telecom Deregulation: How Much Is Too Much?-
Dueling Democratic bills differ as to how much protection they offer consumers.
- »A Live Streaming Event: Forum on New Jersey Public Media
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Exploring the opportunities and challenges associated with New Jersey's shift to privately operated public media networks.
»Democrats Vow to Fight, But Who’s the Boss?-
Sweeney and Oliver discount influence of Norcross and DiVincenzo as power brokers.
»New Jersey 2011: Post-Election Review-
When it comes to off-year legislative elections in the Garden State, all politics are local.
- »A Good Night for the Democrats
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The Dems pick up one seat in the Assembly, while the Republicans lose all key races, despite Christie's campaigning.
»Election Preview: Tracking the Contests that Matter Most-
Campaign spending records are being set in the two hottest races. The governor is starring in TV ads -- cable and network -- in key districts. So much for a 'status quo' election.
»Christie Takes on Judiciary Over Pension and Healthcare Benefits-
Dismissing judges as "kings and queens in black robes," governor vows to make them pay more toward retirement.
- »The Governor's Party in New Jersey Legislative Elections
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Some pundits have suggested that this election is actually a referendum on Gov. Christie, but how does the governor's party historically fare in midterm elections?
- »Remapping New Jersey's Congressional Districts
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When the redistricting commission completes its complex calculus -- and equally complex compromises -- New Jersey will have lost one congressional district.
»Christie's 'Not My Time' Signals Start of Governor's Race-
Governor says he could have won White House, but work in New Jersey isn’t done. Will the Democrats confront or cooperate?
- »NJ Spotlight Wins International Award for General Excellence in Online Journalism
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Prestigious award given by Online News Association, world's largest organization of online journalists.
- »Independent Tie-Breaker Promises Open Mind on Congressional Redistricting
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Swing vote on redistricting panel offers no clues on how he will decide to cut House delegation from 13 to 12.
»Christie and Labor: Ready for the Next Round-
In the coming year, the governor's relationship with public- and private-sector unions will deeply affect New Jersey's politics and its economy.
- »How Have New Jersey Communities Changed Since 9/11?
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- »Casey Medalists 2011
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Among the many distinguished winners of this year's Casey Medals, NJ Spotlight chose three that we believe deserve wider circulation.
»Port Authority Toll and Fare Hikes May Be on Fast Track to a Veto-
Questioning past mismanagement and overspending, Governors Christie and Cuomo are not expected to approve the Port Authority's huge increase to pay for a $33 billion capital plan that has yet to be developed.
»Why the Port Authority Wants $1 Billion in Toll and Fare Hikes-
World Trade Center cost overruns, economic downturn lead agency to seek record increases, but Christie and Cuomo are skeptical.
»Sweeney Denied State AFL-CIO Endorsement-
Angry over Senate president's collective bargaining bill, public employee unions manage to block endorsement at stormy convention.
- »Christie Touts Sweeney's "Courage" in Signing Pension and Health Benefits Overhaul
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But the battle is just beginning as Democrats spar over bosses' role, unions file lawsuits, and contract negotiations start anew.
»Spotlight Video: Voices of the Mayors-
NJ Spotlight asks mayors to speak for themselves about what brought them to the pension and healthcare reform bill signing
»Handing Christie an Easy Win-
Why did the Democratic leadership line up behind the governor on pension and healthcare reform for public employees?
»The Imposition Option: Why Gov. Christie Doesn't Have to Negotiate-
The governor has the power to impose the contract he wants in the event of an impasse -- and union leaders are afraid he will be the first governor to do so.
»Amid Jeers and Arrests, Senate Committee Passes "Collective Bargaining" Bill-
Union Leaders Charge Democratic Political Bosses With Cutting Deal With Christie.
