Brenda Flanagan
@bflanagannj.bsky.social
Sr Correspondent (enviro/transit/health/politics)
@njspotlightnews.bsky.social NJPBS NJSpotlightNews
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Awards. Cat mom. Orig NOLA, to Northern Aroostook, Jerz since '79. Wawayanda Highlands. My views are my own.
@njspotlightnews.bsky.social NJPBS NJSpotlightNews
(Via NJN, WWOR, WNYW, NJTV)
Awards. Cat mom. Orig NOLA, to Northern Aroostook, Jerz since '79. Wawayanda Highlands. My views are my own.
NJ scored SNAP benefits last weekend. But it’s in court to fight clawbacks. With the shutdown over—how will lawsuits vs the Trump Adm end? www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/11/wher...
Where the legal battle over SNAP benefits stands | NJ Spotlight News
Families, seniors and disabled residents worry about having November benefits clawed back
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November 13, 2025 at 1:29 PM
NJ scored SNAP benefits last weekend. But it’s in court to fight clawbacks. With the shutdown over—how will lawsuits vs the Trump Adm end? www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/11/wher...
PLEASE NOTE UPDATED INFANT FORMULA HEALTH ALERT: EXPANDED RECALL!
November 11, 2025 at 5:43 PM
PLEASE NOTE UPDATED INFANT FORMULA HEALTH ALERT: EXPANDED RECALL!
Heads up, if you've bought ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula:
November 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Heads up, if you've bought ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula:
“Winter's a good time
to stay in and cuddle—
But put me in summer and
I'll be…a happy snowman!”
to stay in and cuddle—
But put me in summer and
I'll be…a happy snowman!”
November 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
“Winter's a good time
to stay in and cuddle—
But put me in summer and
I'll be…a happy snowman!”
to stay in and cuddle—
But put me in summer and
I'll be…a happy snowman!”
A veteran NJ congresswoman will retire:
"I am confident it is the right choice for me and my family who have graciously sacrificed by my side when I placed serving our community above all else and I can truly say, I am at peace with my decision." Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12)
"I am confident it is the right choice for me and my family who have graciously sacrificed by my side when I placed serving our community above all else and I can truly say, I am at peace with my decision." Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12)
November 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
A veteran NJ congresswoman will retire:
"I am confident it is the right choice for me and my family who have graciously sacrificed by my side when I placed serving our community above all else and I can truly say, I am at peace with my decision." Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12)
"I am confident it is the right choice for me and my family who have graciously sacrificed by my side when I placed serving our community above all else and I can truly say, I am at peace with my decision." Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12)
Done been peeped.
November 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Done been peeped.
Dems offer one-year healthcare credit extension to end govt shutdown--GOP says no, standoff grinds on. Without a deal-- how much could your health insurance premiums spike?
Senate could vote one compromise bill today, as soaring premiums threaten NJ healthcare coverage www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/11/as-h...
As health insurance premiums spike, will NJ residents cancel coverage? | NJ Spotlight News
State Department of Banking and Insurance projects health insurance premiums will increase by 174%
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November 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Dems offer one-year healthcare credit extension to end govt shutdown--GOP says no, standoff grinds on. Without a deal-- how much could your health insurance premiums spike?
Senate could vote one compromise bill today, as soaring premiums threaten NJ healthcare coverage www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/11/as-h...
As health insurance premiums spike, will NJ residents cancel coverage? | NJ Spotlight News
State Department of Banking and Insurance projects health insurance premiums will increase by 174%
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November 7, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Senate could vote one compromise bill today, as soaring premiums threaten NJ healthcare coverage www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/11/as-h...
Before Sherrill can be sworn in, she must resign from Congress. The timing is key Ben Hulac reports: www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/11/befo...
Before Sherrill can be sworn in, she must resign from Congress. The timing is key | NJ Spotlight News
If Sherrill steps down too early, she could miss key votes in a tightly-divided Congress
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November 6, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Before Sherrill can be sworn in, she must resign from Congress. The timing is key Ben Hulac reports: www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/11/befo...
POV at Gov-Elect @MikieSherrill Election Nite Watch Party from tv camera risers in the back of the room. Delirious crowd. Check our coverage at @NJSpotlightNews (w better camera-eye views!), with election reports & analysis—and more tonite as Sherrill announces her transition team today in Trenton.
November 5, 2025 at 12:47 PM
POV at Gov-Elect @MikieSherrill Election Nite Watch Party from tv camera risers in the back of the room. Delirious crowd. Check our coverage at @NJSpotlightNews (w better camera-eye views!), with election reports & analysis—and more tonite as Sherrill announces her transition team today in Trenton.
Calling it “an attempt to suppress the vote” @mikiesherrill.bsky.social reacts to bomb threats at polling places in NJ. @njspotlightnews.org
Democratic candidate for NJ governor @mikiesherrill.bsky.social votes in Montclair, reacts to bomb threats at polling places this morning:
November 4, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Calling it “an attempt to suppress the vote” @mikiesherrill.bsky.social reacts to bomb threats at polling places in NJ. @njspotlightnews.org
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:
Updates @njspotlightnews.org
Bomb threats reported at NJ polling places in seven counties across the state. Some have already reopened, says NJ’s OAG:
November 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Updates @njspotlightnews.org
Bomb threats reported at NJ polling places in seven counties across the state. Some have already reopened, says NJ’s OAG:
November 4, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Bomb threats reported at NJ polling places in seven counties across the state. Some have already reopened, says NJ’s OAG:
Good morning, Jerz! It’s Election Day! Polls are open til 8pm! Vote!! Vote!! Vote!! Gov’s office and Assembly races on the line! And follow our election coverage tonite at 8, 9, and 10pm—to see your vote counted! @NJSpotlightNews
November 4, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Good morning, Jerz! It’s Election Day! Polls are open til 8pm! Vote!! Vote!! Vote!! Gov’s office and Assembly races on the line! And follow our election coverage tonite at 8, 9, and 10pm—to see your vote counted! @NJSpotlightNews
As data center projects surge, can NJ keep up? www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/as-d...
As data center projects surge, can NJ keep up? | NJ Spotlight News
In NJ, advocates, lawmakers and business grapple with surge in server farms and the power they need
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October 31, 2025 at 12:46 PM
As data center projects surge, can NJ keep up? www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/as-d...
Lakewood Alerts with statement from Lakewood Vaad Spokesman Rabbi Moshe Zev Weisberg that it's endorsed Jack Ciattarelli for NJ governor (as expected.)
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October 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Lakewood Alerts with statement from Lakewood Vaad Spokesman Rabbi Moshe Zev Weisberg that it's endorsed Jack Ciattarelli for NJ governor (as expected.)
lakewoodalerts.com/breaking-lak...
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"More than 400,000 New Jersey voters already have cast ballots in this year’s gubernatorial election..." www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/nj-v... @colleenodea.bsky.social breaks it down:
NJ voters seem to like voting early | NJ Spotlight News
More are sending ballots by mail. In-person voting starts Saturday
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October 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
"More than 400,000 New Jersey voters already have cast ballots in this year’s gubernatorial election..." www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/nj-v... @colleenodea.bsky.social breaks it down:
"While the subsidies run out at the end of the calendar year, patients and insurance companies are making decisions about healthcare now..." Van Drew, Kean call for ‘conservative path' to protect ACA tax credits. From Ben Hulac: www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/van-...
Van Drew, Kean call for 'conservative path' to protect ACA tax credits | NJ Spotlight News
NJ Department of Banking and Insurance says ACA premiums will rise an average of 15.9% in 2026
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October 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
"While the subsidies run out at the end of the calendar year, patients and insurance companies are making decisions about healthcare now..." Van Drew, Kean call for ‘conservative path' to protect ACA tax credits. From Ben Hulac: www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/van-...
Entering the homestretch in a volatile race for NJ governor: Charges of antisemitism as big endorsement looms www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/nj-g...
NJ governor's race: Charges of antisemitism as big endorsement looms | NJ Spotlight News
Ciattarelli may get boost from conservative Jewish leaders but his Muslim aide's comments are under attack
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October 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Entering the homestretch in a volatile race for NJ governor: Charges of antisemitism as big endorsement looms www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/nj-g...
UPDATE: Little Juniper got her Covid shot.
NJ plans free COVID-19 vaccine clinics for children www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/nj-p...
NJ plans free COVID-19 vaccine clinics for children www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/nj-p...
NJ plans free COVID-19 vaccine clinics for children | NJ Spotlight News
Parents are struggling to find vaccines for their small children
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October 22, 2025 at 1:36 AM
UPDATE: Little Juniper got her Covid shot.
NJ plans free COVID-19 vaccine clinics for children www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/nj-p...
NJ plans free COVID-19 vaccine clinics for children www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/nj-p...
Economic, political anxieties drive record gold prices, NJ residents line up to sell (and buy) www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/econ...
Economic, political anxieties drive record gold prices | NJ Spotlight News
Now topping $4,000 an ounce, gold boomed over last seven months
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October 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Economic, political anxieties drive record gold prices, NJ residents line up to sell (and buy) www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/econ...