Sweeney talks about how a lifelong union member helps cut healthcare benefits for public employees

Senate president Steve Sweeney opens up about what he's learned from his special-needs daughter

In this inaugural segment, Senate President Sweeney opens up about why -- and how -- he got involved in politics. Hint: He got in on the ground floor

NJ Spotlight interviewed mayors from across the state on some of the top issues of the day

Pallone, Holt and Oliver assail his lack of legislative experience, but front-running Newark mayor calls that an asset.

Governor's proposed income tax cut 'won't fill the tank of a middle-class family's minivan.'

Exploring the opportunities and challenges associated with New Jersey's shift to privately operated public media networks.

What the budget cuts will mean to some New Jerseyans.

The Democratic-controlled legislature fails in 15 budget override attempts.

NJ Spotlight asks mayors to speak for themselves about what brought them to the pension and healthcare reform bill signing

NJ Spotlight captures the faces and voices of some of the Trenton protestors.

Time and money, two decidedly low-tech challenges, could well be the biggest obstacles facing technology-enabled education in New Jersey.

Newark mother shares her problems with Gov. Christie at his Union City town hall meeting.

Five former education commissioners discuss the past, present and future of education in the Garden State.

Governor addresses superintendent salaries -- and conspiracy.

Gov. Christie refuses to revise his ARC decision, maintaining that NJ taxpayers are on the hook for any cost overruns

More and more politicos are discovering the power of video press releases, and they're using them to get out more and more of their messages.