John Reitmeyer
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Budget/Finance Writer at NJ Spotlight News, serving digital and broadcast audiences as the news division of NJ PBS.
It was great chatting with @wnyc.org Weekend Edition host David Furst about the NJ election results and the big challenges facing governor-elect Mikie Sherrill.
And check out @njspotlightnews.org today for our continuing coverage.
And check out @njspotlightnews.org today for our continuing coverage.
This Week in Politics: Mikie Sherrill rides an affordability message and a Jersey blue wave into office | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News
Governor-elect Sherrill will face serious headwinds when it comes to implementing her affordability agenda.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
It was great chatting with @wnyc.org Weekend Edition host David Furst about the NJ election results and the big challenges facing governor-elect Mikie Sherrill.
And check out @njspotlightnews.org today for our continuing coverage.
And check out @njspotlightnews.org today for our continuing coverage.
With economic concerns still running high nearly a year into another Trump presidency, Democrats in NJ focused heavily on affordability issues in the run up to Nov. 4.
How did it work out?
Democrats made gains, up and down the ballot. @njspotlightnews.org
How did it work out?
Democrats made gains, up and down the ballot. @njspotlightnews.org
The one word that drove NJ election results: affordability | NJ Spotlight News
Heading into the election, seven of every 10 NJ voters had negative views about the national economy
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November 10, 2025 at 2:32 PM
With economic concerns still running high nearly a year into another Trump presidency, Democrats in NJ focused heavily on affordability issues in the run up to Nov. 4.
How did it work out?
Democrats made gains, up and down the ballot. @njspotlightnews.org
How did it work out?
Democrats made gains, up and down the ballot. @njspotlightnews.org
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Thanks, John.
The quick overview is that Sherrill has obligations in both D.C. and New Jersey, and the timing on when she resigns is REALLY important.
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The quick overview is that Sherrill has obligations in both D.C. and New Jersey, and the timing on when she resigns is REALLY important.
@njspotlightnews.org
It's definitely worth taking a new look at this smart @bhulac.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org story today now that NJ will soon have a congressional vacancy to fill.
If Sherrill wins governorship, filling her House seat could get tricky | NJ Spotlight News
Filling New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s 11th Congressional District seat would hinge on when she resigned.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Thanks, John.
The quick overview is that Sherrill has obligations in both D.C. and New Jersey, and the timing on when she resigns is REALLY important.
@njspotlightnews.org
The quick overview is that Sherrill has obligations in both D.C. and New Jersey, and the timing on when she resigns is REALLY important.
@njspotlightnews.org
It's definitely worth taking a new look at this smart @bhulac.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org story today now that NJ will soon have a congressional vacancy to fill.
If Sherrill wins governorship, filling her House seat could get tricky | NJ Spotlight News
Filling New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s 11th Congressional District seat would hinge on when she resigned.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
It's definitely worth taking a new look at this smart @bhulac.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org story today now that NJ will soon have a congressional vacancy to fill.
What’s the prize for pulling off her huge victory?
How about pressure to deliver on affordability promises while managing a state budget gap and funding cuts coming down from the federal government.
These and other big issues are on the to-do list for Gov-elect Mikie Sherrill.
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How about pressure to deliver on affordability promises while managing a state budget gap and funding cuts coming down from the federal government.
These and other big issues are on the to-do list for Gov-elect Mikie Sherrill.
@njspotlightnews.org
Here are the challenges Mikie Sherrill faces as NJ's next governor | NJ Spotlight News
As governor, Sherrill faces a raft of challenges. Big budgets, Trump issues, school funding and more
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November 5, 2025 at 1:48 PM
What’s the prize for pulling off her huge victory?
How about pressure to deliver on affordability promises while managing a state budget gap and funding cuts coming down from the federal government.
These and other big issues are on the to-do list for Gov-elect Mikie Sherrill.
@njspotlightnews.org
How about pressure to deliver on affordability promises while managing a state budget gap and funding cuts coming down from the federal government.
These and other big issues are on the to-do list for Gov-elect Mikie Sherrill.
@njspotlightnews.org
Democrat Mikie Sherrill won the race to become New Jersey governor in one of the most expensive campaigns in state history conducted in the shadow of the Trump presidency and decided by voters overwhelmingly concerned about affordability concerns.
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NJ governor's race: Sherrill beats Ciattarelli | NJ Spotlight News
More than 1.4 million cast early ballots in person or by mail
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November 5, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Democrat Mikie Sherrill won the race to become New Jersey governor in one of the most expensive campaigns in state history conducted in the shadow of the Trump presidency and decided by voters overwhelmingly concerned about affordability concerns.
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The AP has now called the NJ governor's race -- Democrat Mikie Sherrill will be the state's 57th governor.
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Democrat Mikie Sherill is now holding a more than 260k lead over Republican Jack Ciattarelli with more than 50% of the vote in, according to AP.
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NJ election results 2025 governor - NJ Spotlight News
Live results from The Associated Press
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November 5, 2025 at 2:27 AM
The AP has now called the NJ governor's race -- Democrat Mikie Sherrill will be the state's 57th governor.
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Democrat Mikie Sherill is now holding a more than 260k lead over Republican Jack Ciattarelli with more than 50% of the vote in, according to AP.
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NJ election results 2025 governor - NJ Spotlight News
Live results from The Associated Press
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November 5, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Democrat Mikie Sherill is now holding a more than 260k lead over Republican Jack Ciattarelli with more than 50% of the vote in, according to AP.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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Polls are officially closed in one of the most expensive campaigns in NJ history.
Stay with NJ Spotlight News for live results and analysis!
Stay with NJ Spotlight News for live results and analysis!
NJ governor's race: Sherrill, Ciattarelli await results | NJ Spotlight News
More than 1.4 million cast early ballots in person or by mail
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November 5, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Track away NJ. You can hit refresh as often as you want!
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Final early voting #s in NJ: 1.36M total. 300K more Dems than GOP (a target Dems were trying to reach). Will it make a difference? @njspotlightnews.org www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/nj-e...
NJ election: Early voting updates | NJ Spotlight News
Updated counts of mail-in ballots and early in-person votes
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November 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Final early voting #s in NJ: 1.36M total. 300K more Dems than GOP (a target Dems were trying to reach). Will it make a difference? @njspotlightnews.org www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/nj-e...
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Democratic candidate for NJ governor @mikiesherrill.bsky.social votes in Montclair, reacts to bomb threats at polling places this morning:
November 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Democratic candidate for NJ governor @mikiesherrill.bsky.social votes in Montclair, reacts to bomb threats at polling places this morning:
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It's not just the race for governor on the ballot, NJ. Many voters can also vote for mayor, city council and their local school boards. School boards have a big impact on how local schools are governed and how taxpayer money is spent. @njspotlightnews.org
NJ elections: Fewer candidates running for school boards | NJ Spotlight News
Lower-turnout school board elections have significant impact on how schools are governed and how taxpayer money is spent
www.njspotlightnews.org
November 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
It's not just the race for governor on the ballot, NJ. Many voters can also vote for mayor, city council and their local school boards. School boards have a big impact on how local schools are governed and how taxpayer money is spent. @njspotlightnews.org
If you know the issue or issues you care about, you have all the resources you need to get informed before you cast a vote.
And after you vote, join
@njspotlightnews.org Tuesday at 10 p.m. for complete coverage of all the results, as well as deep dives on the issues that driving them.
And after you vote, join
@njspotlightnews.org Tuesday at 10 p.m. for complete coverage of all the results, as well as deep dives on the issues that driving them.
November 3, 2025 at 10:51 PM
If you know the issue or issues you care about, you have all the resources you need to get informed before you cast a vote.
And after you vote, join
@njspotlightnews.org Tuesday at 10 p.m. for complete coverage of all the results, as well as deep dives on the issues that driving them.
And after you vote, join
@njspotlightnews.org Tuesday at 10 p.m. for complete coverage of all the results, as well as deep dives on the issues that driving them.
To all the last-minute voters (and family members, you know who you are) asking me, who should I vote for?
I'll never tell you who to vote for, but I'll always encourage you to make an informed decision.
Get all the info you need from @njspotlightnews.org at
www.njspotlightnews.org/nj-decides-2...
I'll never tell you who to vote for, but I'll always encourage you to make an informed decision.
Get all the info you need from @njspotlightnews.org at
www.njspotlightnews.org/nj-decides-2...
NJ Decides 2025 - NJ Spotlight News
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November 3, 2025 at 10:28 PM
To all the last-minute voters (and family members, you know who you are) asking me, who should I vote for?
I'll never tell you who to vote for, but I'll always encourage you to make an informed decision.
Get all the info you need from @njspotlightnews.org at
www.njspotlightnews.org/nj-decides-2...
I'll never tell you who to vote for, but I'll always encourage you to make an informed decision.
Get all the info you need from @njspotlightnews.org at
www.njspotlightnews.org/nj-decides-2...
Out of the ashes of ARC came Gateway.
But now this long-planned new rail tunnel that is considered crucial to the region's economic future has also come under threat of being canceled.
@bhulac.bsky.social and I look at current events in the context of some 30 yrs of planning.
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But now this long-planned new rail tunnel that is considered crucial to the region's economic future has also come under threat of being canceled.
@bhulac.bsky.social and I look at current events in the context of some 30 yrs of planning.
@njspotlightnews.org
Trump says Gateway tunnel is terminated. How did we get here? | NJ Spotlight News
Inside the decades-long drama behind the massive tunnel and rail project to improve rail traffic, safety
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November 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Out of the ashes of ARC came Gateway.
But now this long-planned new rail tunnel that is considered crucial to the region's economic future has also come under threat of being canceled.
@bhulac.bsky.social and I look at current events in the context of some 30 yrs of planning.
@njspotlightnews.org
But now this long-planned new rail tunnel that is considered crucial to the region's economic future has also come under threat of being canceled.
@bhulac.bsky.social and I look at current events in the context of some 30 yrs of planning.
@njspotlightnews.org
As you get ready to vote, do you
-Want to know where the candidates stand on the issues, including taxes, housing and school funding?
-Want an election resource where issues are the focus instead of nonsense horse race stories?
Check out @njspotlightnews.org
www.njspotlightnews.org/nj-decides-2...
-Want to know where the candidates stand on the issues, including taxes, housing and school funding?
-Want an election resource where issues are the focus instead of nonsense horse race stories?
Check out @njspotlightnews.org
www.njspotlightnews.org/nj-decides-2...
October 30, 2025 at 7:58 PM
As you get ready to vote, do you
-Want to know where the candidates stand on the issues, including taxes, housing and school funding?
-Want an election resource where issues are the focus instead of nonsense horse race stories?
Check out @njspotlightnews.org
www.njspotlightnews.org/nj-decides-2...
-Want to know where the candidates stand on the issues, including taxes, housing and school funding?
-Want an election resource where issues are the focus instead of nonsense horse race stories?
Check out @njspotlightnews.org
www.njspotlightnews.org/nj-decides-2...
In NJ, the largest portion of the typical homeowner's property-tax bill funds the budget of their local K-12 schools.
Down ballot this year, voters will decide who wins key school board seats in districts throughout NJ, reports
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Down ballot this year, voters will decide who wins key school board seats in districts throughout NJ, reports
@hannah-gross.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org @njspotlightnews.org.
NJ elections: Fewer candidates running for school boards | NJ Spotlight News
Lower-turnout school board elections have significant impact on how schools are governed and how taxpayer money is spent
www.njspotlightnews.org
October 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
In NJ, the largest portion of the typical homeowner's property-tax bill funds the budget of their local K-12 schools.
Down ballot this year, voters will decide who wins key school board seats in districts throughout NJ, reports
@hannah-gross.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org @njspotlightnews.org.
Down ballot this year, voters will decide who wins key school board seats in districts throughout NJ, reports
@hannah-gross.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org @njspotlightnews.org.
With full state employer pension contributions now being made on an annual basis, pension fund managers have been able to take full advantage of favorable market conditions that have lifted investment returns in recent years, including during the fiscal year that ended June 30.
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Pension funds get boost from high investment returns | NJ Spotlight News
State panel says funds grew nearly 11%, beating estimates
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October 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
With full state employer pension contributions now being made on an annual basis, pension fund managers have been able to take full advantage of favorable market conditions that have lifted investment returns in recent years, including during the fiscal year that ended June 30.
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From state income taxes to local property taxes, we pay billions annually to fund NJ's K-12 public schools.
How would the candidates for governor alter NJ's approach to school-funding?
@hannah-gross.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org explains it all in this very useful story.
How would the candidates for governor alter NJ's approach to school-funding?
@hannah-gross.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org explains it all in this very useful story.
NJ governor’s race: The plans to pay for schools | NJ Spotlight News
Ciattarelli wants a rewrite while Sherrill offers tweaks
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October 29, 2025 at 1:15 PM
From state income taxes to local property taxes, we pay billions annually to fund NJ's K-12 public schools.
How would the candidates for governor alter NJ's approach to school-funding?
@hannah-gross.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org explains it all in this very useful story.
How would the candidates for governor alter NJ's approach to school-funding?
@hannah-gross.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org explains it all in this very useful story.
The @njspotlightnews.org gubernatorial advice column
continues with this insightful fiscal guidance from two former state treasurers, one a Democrat, the other a Republican.
"It’s a challenging and rewarding role."
continues with this insightful fiscal guidance from two former state treasurers, one a Democrat, the other a Republican.
"It’s a challenging and rewarding role."
NJ state treasurer transition | NJ Spotlight News
The state budget is 'job one'
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October 28, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The @njspotlightnews.org gubernatorial advice column
continues with this insightful fiscal guidance from two former state treasurers, one a Democrat, the other a Republican.
"It’s a challenging and rewarding role."
continues with this insightful fiscal guidance from two former state treasurers, one a Democrat, the other a Republican.
"It’s a challenging and rewarding role."
As GOP lawmakers raise concerns about the true size of NJ's structural budget gap, a coalition of labor unions and issue-advocacy organizations calls for tax hikes on the wealthy to offset the effects of fiscal policies enacted by President Trump and the Republican Congress.
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NJ’s next governor faces budget bombs and pressure to raise taxes | NJ Spotlight News
Whoever wins, fiscal problems are brewing and some want action now
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October 27, 2025 at 7:25 PM
As GOP lawmakers raise concerns about the true size of NJ's structural budget gap, a coalition of labor unions and issue-advocacy organizations calls for tax hikes on the wealthy to offset the effects of fiscal policies enacted by President Trump and the Republican Congress.
@njspotlightnews.org
@njspotlightnews.org
Ahead of New Jersey’s gubernatorial election, @njspotlightnews.org invited former top aides and state commissioners to pen some bipartisan advice for their incoming successors.
This gubernatorial advice column starts with two former chiefs of staff, one a Democrat, the other a Republican.
This gubernatorial advice column starts with two former chiefs of staff, one a Democrat, the other a Republican.
Not too soon to start planning to be governor | NJ Spotlight News
Two former chiefs of staff give the next governor their advice on what to do after declaring victory
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October 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Ahead of New Jersey’s gubernatorial election, @njspotlightnews.org invited former top aides and state commissioners to pen some bipartisan advice for their incoming successors.
This gubernatorial advice column starts with two former chiefs of staff, one a Democrat, the other a Republican.
This gubernatorial advice column starts with two former chiefs of staff, one a Democrat, the other a Republican.
"As the government borrows more and more, it makes it more expensive for everyone else to borrow. Because everyone’s fighting for a loan, whether it’s you for a car loan or the government for a bond. And as the government fights harder, interest rates rise. Mortgages are just the start."
The national debt has reached $38 trillion, up from $37 trillion in August. While our ever-increasing debt might feel like an abstract concept, it’s already manifesting in ways that affect your day-to-day.
Why you should care about the national debt hitting $38 trillion
As the government borrows more and more it makes it more expensive for U.S. consumers to borrow money for mortgages, cars, and more.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
"As the government borrows more and more, it makes it more expensive for everyone else to borrow. Because everyone’s fighting for a loan, whether it’s you for a car loan or the government for a bond. And as the government fights harder, interest rates rise. Mortgages are just the start."