The Department of Justice opened an investigation into the voting system problem that registered more than 6,000 noncitizens to vote in New Jersey, according to Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-2nd).

New Jersey’s congressional delegation split on a bill to make daylight savings time permanent, which faces an uncertain future in the Senate.

Roughly 80 cyclospora cases have been reported in New Jersey. That is not enough to be considered an outbreak, health officials say, though they are calling for consumer precautions.

Reps. Rob Menendez and Bonnie Watson Coleman said efforts to curtail mail-in voting are part of a multistep voter intimidation strategy to redraw maps to eliminate Democratic-leaning seats.

Analilia Mejia was sworn in to the House on Monday by Speaker Mike Johnson. Mejia won a special election last week to fill the seat that Mikie Sherrill vacated to become NJ governor. 📷 : Benjamin J. Hulac/NJ Spotlight News

Analilia Mejia on Thursday easily won the special election to complete the 11th District congressional term of fellow Democrat Mikie Sherrill, who resigned to become NJ governor. The Associated Press called the race at 8:07 p.m., seven minutes after polls closed. Photo: @colleenodea.bsky.social

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has not voted in the House chamber since March 5. His absence from the House and the power of his vote would not have altered the outcome of any floor vote so far.

Hey, NJ! This week, we’re talking about the war in Iran. Over a month into an expansive war in the Middle East, where is Congress? @bhulac.bsky.social discusses secret briefings, upcoming budget hearings, war power votes and more. Listen: www.njspotlightnews.org/podcast/what...

Gov. Sherrill’s budget plan would maintain more than $4 billion in annual spending on direct property tax relief programs. But a proposal to redirect some funding from Stay NJ to Anchor is now a subject of debate. @johnreitmeyer.bsky.social breaks it down: www.njspotlightnews.org/2026/03/sher...

About 400 of the state’s 600 school districts would see more state aid money for the 2026-27 school year than this year, according to projected figures released by Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s office on Thursday. Read more: www.njspotlightnews.org/.../two-thir...

Gov. Mikie Sherrill is proposing a record $60.7 billion state budget that calls for increased spending on public education and mass transit, and continued major investment in direct property tax relief and worker pensions. More: www.njspotlightnews.org/2026/03/sher...

As mounting economic pressures push more people into homelessness, volunteers and outreach workers traversed NJ this week for the state’s annual count of the homeless. NJ homelessness is on a five-year upswing, according to Monarch Housing Associates, and advocates expect another increase in 2026.

In a statement Monday, Alina Habba said she was stepping down to protect the “stability and integrity” of the office, but said her decision shouldn’t be mistaken for “surrender.” 📷 : AP Photo/Evan Vucci

With the season of gratitude upon us, we’d like to thank all of you for your continued support in 2025. During a year that has seen a lot of tough change at NJ Spotlight News, it’s impossible to adequately express how much it means to us.

Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill officially resigned from the House of Representatives at midnight Thursday and Gov. Phil Murphy wasted no time ordering a special election to fill her seat. The winner will serve out the rest of Sherrill’s term, into January 2027.

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman announced she will retire from Congress when her term ends in 2027. “I made a commitment years ago to always lead the charge on behalf of those I represent, and I believe I have fulfilled that commitment to the very best of my abilities,” she said. 📷: AP Photo/Evan Vucci

New Jersey, Mikie Sherrill is your next governor, according to the Associated Press, calling the race at 9:24 p.m. For ongoing analysis and results, including NJ’s 80 Assembly races, head to NJSpotlightNews.org

Former President Barack Obama attended a get-out-the-vote rally for Democratic gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-11th) at Essex County Community College. 📷 : @colleenodea.bsky.social

We want to know how you feel about the job NJ Spotlight News is doing. By taking our 5-minute survey today, you'll give us a critical insight into what you expect (and want) from NJ Spotlight News. Will you help us improve so we can best serve you? Survey: ow.ly/U0V050X32oC

From the archives: In this 2014 interview, former NJ Gov. Tom Kean discussed the 9/11 Commission's final report the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Kean served as co-chair of the commission. #NeverForget Watch the full interview: youtu.be/XeznWZncWZE

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka's endorsement comes as new data revealed an increase in nationwide voter registrations. Though both major parties saw growth, Republican registrations have jumped by about 35% compared to a 20% increase for Democrats. More: www.njspotlightnews.org/video/democr...

Correspondent @tedgoldbergtv.bsky.social is at the Camden Kroc Center today for Jr. 76ers basketball camp, where campers got to learn from NBA coaches, played games and learned about the power of teamwork. Watch the full story tonight on NJSpotlightNews.org!

Correspondent Raven Santana is in Plainfield, where Monday's flooding left Hope 4 Paws Humane Society underwater. Don't miss the full story tonight on NJ Spotlight News.

Bill Spadea addresses his supporters after the Associated Press called NJ's Republican primary for Jack Ciattarelli. More: www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/06/nj-p...

We're LIVE! Tune in to our special primary election night broadcast for race results, expert analysis and reactions from campaigns around the state. Watch: youtube.com/live/v1Pluz2...

NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri said the two sides were close to a deal before the union said it would strike, and added that he is willing to negotiate at any time, proposing to meet again on Sunday. 📹 : @tedgoldbergtv.bsky.social More: www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/05/nj-t...

NJ Transit rail engineers are on strike as of 12:01 a.m. Friday. Tom Haas, the chairman of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, weighed in shortly before midnight. 📹 : @tedgoldbergtv.bsky.social More: www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/05/nj-t...

BREAKING: Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested outside Delaney Hall on Friday, a member of his staff confirmed to NJ Spotlight News.

Early Tuesday, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, his team and local advocates gathered at Delaney Hall immigration detention center to demand answers after fire and code enforcement officials were blocked from entering the facility. 📸 : Mattie Cameron Rosen More: www.njspotlightnews.org/video/newark...