Amanda Oglesby
@amanda-oglesby.bsky.social
Journalist in NJ covering environment and education for app.com, Asbury Park Press and USA TODAY Network - New Jersey.
I highly recommend you read this, especially if you live in #NJ. www.app.com/story/news/i... #NJnews #government
Why the Trenton hearing to overhaul NJ watchdogs was so important
An all-day hearing on a proposed law to consolidate, and some say weaken, oversight of powerful state leaders and business interests stunned many.
www.app.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I highly recommend you read this, especially if you live in #NJ. www.app.com/story/news/i... #NJnews #government
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RELEASE: NewsGuild journalists are sounding the alarm – media companies are undermining public trust with unethical AI in the newsroom.
Today, we launch #NewsNotSlop, a national campaign kicking off a Week of Action on AI, December 1–5.
newsguild.org/release-stan...
Today, we launch #NewsNotSlop, a national campaign kicking off a Week of Action on AI, December 1–5.
newsguild.org/release-stan...
RELEASE: STANDING UP TO PROTECT JOURNALISM FROM AI SLOP | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA
On the heels of a ground-breaking arbitration win at POLITICO, NewsGuild-CWA members launch national campaign and week of action on AI.
newsguild.org
December 1, 2025 at 5:44 PM
RELEASE: NewsGuild journalists are sounding the alarm – media companies are undermining public trust with unethical AI in the newsroom.
Today, we launch #NewsNotSlop, a national campaign kicking off a Week of Action on AI, December 1–5.
newsguild.org/release-stan...
Today, we launch #NewsNotSlop, a national campaign kicking off a Week of Action on AI, December 1–5.
newsguild.org/release-stan...
This explains a lot, since I buy a good deal of soup. I'm more of a Progresso woman though. www.app.com/story/money/...
Lawsuit claims Campbell's exec mocked 'poor people' who buy its food
In a lawsuit filed by a fired Campbell's Company employee, Robert Garza said he was fired for wanting to report an executive for racist remarks.
www.app.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
This explains a lot, since I buy a good deal of soup. I'm more of a Progresso woman though. www.app.com/story/money/...
It's 3 p.m. on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and I'm still finding stories I need to work on ASAP. Tell me again about how being a journalist sounds like a fun job.
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media.tenor.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
It's 3 p.m. on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and I'm still finding stories I need to work on ASAP. Tell me again about how being a journalist sounds like a fun job.
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They had spent years finding their voices. Now, hundreds of women, who call themselves Survivor Sisters, are the driving force behind the renewed public pressure to identify Epstein associates they say assaulted them or participated in his trafficking ring. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
Six years after Jeffrey Epstein's death, hundreds of women push for justice
Virginia Roberts Giuffre always wanted fellow survivors to spend time together. Now, they're pushing for justice.
www.usatoday.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM
They had spent years finding their voices. Now, hundreds of women, who call themselves Survivor Sisters, are the driving force behind the renewed public pressure to identify Epstein associates they say assaulted them or participated in his trafficking ring. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
Another offshore wind developer designing a power project for NJ is canceling its project. Here's why: www.app.com/story/news/l... #NJ #NJnews
Offshore wind developer Leading Light Wind Project scraps New Jersey power effort
Leading Light Wind was supposed to power about 1 million New Jersey homes. Now, the project developers are closing down.
www.app.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Another offshore wind developer designing a power project for NJ is canceling its project. Here's why: www.app.com/story/news/l... #NJ #NJnews
Reposted by Amanda Oglesby
President Trump announced that the United States will "immediately" resume nuclear weapons tests.
The move seemingly signals an abrupt end to a 33-year period during which the U.S. did not test any nuclear weapons. bit.ly/4qy4cY7
The move seemingly signals an abrupt end to a 33-year period during which the U.S. did not test any nuclear weapons. bit.ly/4qy4cY7
October 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
President Trump announced that the United States will "immediately" resume nuclear weapons tests.
The move seemingly signals an abrupt end to a 33-year period during which the U.S. did not test any nuclear weapons. bit.ly/4qy4cY7
The move seemingly signals an abrupt end to a 33-year period during which the U.S. did not test any nuclear weapons. bit.ly/4qy4cY7
Reposted by Amanda Oglesby
Teamed up with @shanegoldmacher.bsky.social to take a look at the NJ governor’s race & what its results could tell us about the durability of Trump’s 2024 gains/“realignments”
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/u...
What New Jersey Could Reveal About the Rightward Shift of Hispanic Voters
www.nytimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Teamed up with @shanegoldmacher.bsky.social to take a look at the NJ governor’s race & what its results could tell us about the durability of Trump’s 2024 gains/“realignments”
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/u...
Big money has entered the Middletown school board race: www.app.com/story/news/e...
Middletown school board race features a $10K donation to challenger slate of candidates
After a season of debates about closing schools, and then a 10% tax hike, Middletown's school board race is getting heated.
www.app.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Big money has entered the Middletown school board race: www.app.com/story/news/e...
This program helps some nontraditional college students in our area, including veterans, first-generation students and low-income students. Now it's been cut. www.app.com/story/news/e... #TRIO #education #college #news
Federal program TRIO that helps thousands of New Jersey college students faces major cuts
A federal program called TRIO that provides tutoring and other support to non-traditional college students, like veterans, could be eliminated.
www.app.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:46 PM
This program helps some nontraditional college students in our area, including veterans, first-generation students and low-income students. Now it's been cut. www.app.com/story/news/e... #TRIO #education #college #news
The deadline for the National Flood Insurance Program is coming up fast, for anyone who is stuck in renewal limbo... www.app.com/story/news/l... #NFIP #flooding #weather #climatechange #insurance
NJ congressman: 'You're in harm's way' as fed shutdown stops sales of flood insurance
What does the government shutdown mean for people who have policies with the National Flood Insurance Program?
www.app.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The deadline for the National Flood Insurance Program is coming up fast, for anyone who is stuck in renewal limbo... www.app.com/story/news/l... #NFIP #flooding #weather #climatechange #insurance
My latest piece: Is wave energy the next power source for New Jersey?
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Is wave power New Jersey's next renewable energy source? See which hurdles remain
Ocean waves carry a tremendous amount of energy, but can New Jersey figure out a way to power homes with that energy source?
www.app.com
October 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
My latest piece: Is wave energy the next power source for New Jersey?
www.app.com/story/news/l...
www.app.com/story/news/l...
I've been on social media less, because I spent almost 2 weeks in Ireland this month. I definitely need to travel more and use my phone less often.
September 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I've been on social media less, because I spent almost 2 weeks in Ireland this month. I definitely need to travel more and use my phone less often.
I toured Ocean County's only charter high school yesterday. Here's why it's different from other nearby schools: www.app.com/story/news/e...
Ocean County's only charter school expands and opens new high school
Ocean Academy Charter School, Ocean County's only charter school, opened its high school this week and welcomed its first freshman and sophomores.
www.app.com
September 4, 2025 at 1:31 PM
I toured Ocean County's only charter high school yesterday. Here's why it's different from other nearby schools: www.app.com/story/news/e...
Barnegat Light mourns longtime Mayor Kirk O. Larson. www.app.com/story/news/l...
Barnegat Light mourns sudden death of town's mayor of the people
"His legacy was always to do what was best for the town," said Barnegat Light Council President Michael Spark.
www.app.com
September 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Barnegat Light mourns longtime Mayor Kirk O. Larson. www.app.com/story/news/l...
These guys are real heroes in so many ways: www.app.com/story/news/l...
Lavallette's littlest cop cruises the beat, aided by officers helping a boy who lost his mom
Monty Greninger, 5, lost his mother to cancer and would love to become a police officer. Two Lavallette cops are helping him along.
www.app.com
September 2, 2025 at 1:55 PM
These guys are real heroes in so many ways: www.app.com/story/news/l...
Lots of beach damage from Hurricane Erin was being cleaned up along the Jersey Shore this week. We're in the race against Labor Day crowds. www.app.com/story/news/l...
Jersey Shore towns battered by Erin rush to fix beaches before Labor Day
Here's the damage from Hurricane Erin was among the worst.
www.app.com
August 27, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Lots of beach damage from Hurricane Erin was being cleaned up along the Jersey Shore this week. We're in the race against Labor Day crowds. www.app.com/story/news/l...
I can tell you where I won't be shopping anytime soon.
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Stop & Shop fined over mislabeling that led to selling expired meats in Ocean County
Stop & Shop agreed to a $75,000 fine and will add safety measures after Ocean County found the supermarket chain mislabeled expiration dates.
www.app.com
August 25, 2025 at 4:16 PM
I can tell you where I won't be shopping anytime soon.
www.app.com/story/money/... @mdiamondapp.bsky.social
www.app.com/story/money/... @mdiamondapp.bsky.social
Rutgers scientists say New Jersey's future is hotter, has more flooding from storms, and more summer dry spells. www.app.com/story/news/l... #Rutgers #ClimateChange #NJ #NJnews
NJ's future is a hotter climate, more flooding and increased drought: Rutgers report
A new Rutgers University report on New Jersey's climate predicts worse and hotter weather over the next 75 years.
www.app.com
August 24, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Rutgers scientists say New Jersey's future is hotter, has more flooding from storms, and more summer dry spells. www.app.com/story/news/l... #Rutgers #ClimateChange #NJ #NJnews
High waves are headed toward the Jersey Shore.
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NJ surfers urge caution as Hurricane Erin brings 17-foot waves to Jersey Shore
Weather forecasters predict New Jersey's coastline will be battered with 10- to 17-foot waves from Hurricane Erin.
www.app.com
August 20, 2025 at 9:31 PM
High waves are headed toward the Jersey Shore.
www.app.com/story/news/l...
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Reposted by Amanda Oglesby
A Utah university is now offering a bachelor's degree meant to be finished in three years instead of the traditional four as state leaders call for "quicker and faster" — and cheaper — options for students.
A bachelor’s degree in 3 years? This Utah university is ‘pioneering’ it.
A Utah university is now offering a bachelor's degree meant to be finished in three years instead of the traditional four as state leaders call for "quicker and faster" — and cheaper — options for students.
www.sltrib.com
August 18, 2025 at 2:18 PM
A Utah university is now offering a bachelor's degree meant to be finished in three years instead of the traditional four as state leaders call for "quicker and faster" — and cheaper — options for students.
The race against inflation continues: www.app.com/story/money/...
Rate filings show New Jersey health insurance plans are set to soar in 2026
New Jersey consumers are bracing for sharp increases in health insurance premiums in 2026.
www.app.com
August 18, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The race against inflation continues: www.app.com/story/money/...
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California is the most populous state in the union and the only one with more seats in Congress than Texas.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announces special election to re-draw maps
California is the most populous state in the union and the only one with more seats in Congress than Texas.
bit.ly
August 14, 2025 at 8:42 PM
California is the most populous state in the union and the only one with more seats in Congress than Texas.
Should #NJ hold fossil fuel companies liable for climate change-related damages? A bill being considered would do that. www.app.com/story/news/l... #environment #NJnews #FossilFuel #ClimateChange
New Jersey bill would hold fossil fuel companies liable for weather-related damages
Environmentalists and New Jersey Democrats are urging lawmakers to pass a bill that would hold oil companies liable for climate change-related damage.
www.app.com
August 15, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Should #NJ hold fossil fuel companies liable for climate change-related damages? A bill being considered would do that. www.app.com/story/news/l... #environment #NJnews #FossilFuel #ClimateChange
Reposted by Amanda Oglesby
Border Patrol agents assembled outside a Los Angeles museum where Gov. Gavin Newsom was holding a rally and news conference on congressional redistricting. Local elected officials expressed outrage that the agents decided to stand there in a brazen show of force. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/u...
August 14, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Border Patrol agents assembled outside a Los Angeles museum where Gov. Gavin Newsom was holding a rally and news conference on congressional redistricting. Local elected officials expressed outrage that the agents decided to stand there in a brazen show of force. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/u...