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New Jersey expands legal defense funding for immigrants facing deportation
06/07/2026

New Jersey expands legal defense funding for immigrants facing deportation

Sherrill announces $12 million increase and new rapid-response initiative amid escalating immigration enforcement

Montclair State University beats out independent public media proposal to run NJ PBS. A closer look at the two proposals...
06/07/2026

Montclair State University beats out independent public media proposal to run NJ PBS. A closer look at the two proposals.

The two finalists offered starkly different visions for the future of public media in New Jersey.

Press freedom groups demand dismissal of charges against journalists arrested at Delaney Hall protests
06/05/2026

Press freedom groups demand dismissal of charges against journalists arrested at Delaney Hall protests

Coalition cites arrests, assaults, equipment damage, and access restrictions as concerns grow over treatment of reporters covering protests

Essex County prosecutor’s sergeant charged with stealing injured photojournalist’s gear during Delaney Hall protest
06/04/2026

Essex County prosecutor’s sergeant charged with stealing injured photojournalist’s gear during Delaney Hall protest

The alleged theft occurred after state police rounded up protesters, reporters, and photojournalists and made arrests outside the immigrant detention facility.

South Jersey school district paid $3.1 million to settle sexual abuse lawsuits
06/04/2026

South Jersey school district paid $3.1 million to settle sexual abuse lawsuits

A teacher abused boys for years while working in school and camp programs. Settlements remained hidden from public view until recently.

Faith leaders across New Jersey urge lawmakers to pass "Polluters Pay" Climate Superfund Act
06/04/2026

Faith leaders across New Jersey urge lawmakers to pass "Polluters Pay" Climate Superfund Act

Coalition includes pastors, priests, rabbis, imams, chaplains, and other faith leaders from communities across New Jersey

New Jersey's innovation economy depends on today's STEM students. A guest column by Kim Case, head of the Research & Dev...
06/04/2026

New Jersey's innovation economy depends on today's STEM students. A guest column by Kim Case, head of the Research & Development Council of New Jersey.

Declining math performance and growing workforce demands make sustained STEM investment essential to New Jersey's economic future.

Delaney Hall detainees allege retaliation, abuse in new letter
06/04/2026

Delaney Hall detainees allege retaliation, abuse in new letter

Letter describes poor conditions, medical neglect, and threats; New Jersey lawmakers seek answers from federal officials.

Gaslighting for gas pollution: Sherrill, Legislature use affordability as cover
06/04/2026

Gaslighting for gas pollution: Sherrill, Legislature use affordability as cover

A4882: A dirty deal for dirty air that attacks clean air, environmental justice, and public rights

Bill would require bias and extremism screening for New Jersey cops
06/02/2026

Bill would require bias and extremism screening for New Jersey cops

Proposed legislation would require law enforcement agencies to review officers for signs of prejudice and ties to extremist groups every five years

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