Bobby Brier
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You can watch the full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuiP...
November 20, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill discussed her pending cabinet nominees, freezing utility bills and how she will approach her first state budget during a wide-ranging interview with @njspotlightnews.org held during the New Jersey State League of Municipalities convention in Atlantic City.
Sherrill looking for AG pick ‘willing to take on the Trump administration’ | NJ Spotlight News
Affordability, government accountability and budget all discussed in NJ Spotlight News interview
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November 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill discussed her pending cabinet nominees, freezing utility bills and how she will approach her first state budget during a wide-ranging interview with @njspotlightnews.org held during the New Jersey State League of Municipalities convention in Atlantic City.
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Several months after a surprise, late-June budget diversion, state lawmakers are now aiming to restore $45 million to the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund through a bill that passed a key Senate committee on Thursday, reports @bobby-brier.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org.
Will opioid recovery programs get the $45 million NJ lawmakers pulled from them? | NJ Spotlight News
Last-minute budget deal sent money to hospitals instead. New bill would restore money to programs
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November 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Several months after a surprise, late-June budget diversion, state lawmakers are now aiming to restore $45 million to the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund through a bill that passed a key Senate committee on Thursday, reports @bobby-brier.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org.
Sherrill agenda faces challenges on homelessness, mental health and more
Growing pressures on housing and health care add to ‘affordability’ issues
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Growing pressures on housing and health care add to ‘affordability’ issues
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Sherrill agenda faces challenges on homelessness, mental health and more | NJ Spotlight News
Growing pressures on housing and health care add to ‘affordability’ issues
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November 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Sherrill agenda faces challenges on homelessness, mental health and more
Growing pressures on housing and health care add to ‘affordability’ issues
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Growing pressures on housing and health care add to ‘affordability’ issues
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The loss of federal food benefits will mean greater food insecurity and bring increased risks of depression, anxiety and stress, all of which could cause an uptick in emergency room visits statewide, healthcare experts say.
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For some, SNAP loss means more than just hunger | NJ Spotlight News
Without food aid, NJ hospitals expected to see more visits
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November 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The loss of federal food benefits will mean greater food insecurity and bring increased risks of depression, anxiety and stress, all of which could cause an uptick in emergency room visits statewide, healthcare experts say.
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As homelessness rises, NJ offers ‘critical’ lifeline for those in recovery
At the Rescue Mission of Trenton, the six-week New Direction program provides a variety of resources to help participants maintain sobriety & stability.
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At the Rescue Mission of Trenton, the six-week New Direction program provides a variety of resources to help participants maintain sobriety & stability.
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As homelessness rises, NJ offers 'critical' lifeline for those in recovery | NJ Spotlight News
Rescue Mission of Trenton spends $250,000 a year to run New Direction program
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November 3, 2025 at 1:48 PM
As homelessness rises, NJ offers ‘critical’ lifeline for those in recovery
At the Rescue Mission of Trenton, the six-week New Direction program provides a variety of resources to help participants maintain sobriety & stability.
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At the Rescue Mission of Trenton, the six-week New Direction program provides a variety of resources to help participants maintain sobriety & stability.
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982K have voted early in NJ as of end of 10/30. Dems have a 235K margin now but there are 181K unaffiliated/3rd party. @njspotlightnews.org update: 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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October 31, 2025 at 4:27 PM
982K have voted early in NJ as of end of 10/30. Dems have a 235K margin now but there are 181K unaffiliated/3rd party. @njspotlightnews.org update: www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/nj-e...
Here’s how Trump funding cuts are keeping homeless people from their benefits
By limiting a key training program, people will have more difficulty accessing federal disability benefits, advocates say
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By limiting a key training program, people will have more difficulty accessing federal disability benefits, advocates say
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Here's how Trump funding cuts are keeping homeless people from their benefits | NJ Spotlight News
By limiting a key training program, people will have more difficulty accessing federal disability benefits, advocates say
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October 28, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Here’s how Trump funding cuts are keeping homeless people from their benefits
By limiting a key training program, people will have more difficulty accessing federal disability benefits, advocates say
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By limiting a key training program, people will have more difficulty accessing federal disability benefits, advocates say
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NJ governor’s race: What’s next for mental health response programs?
Next governor will have wide discretion over support for mental health emergency response programs
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Next governor will have wide discretion over support for mental health emergency response programs
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NJ governor's race: What's next for mental health response programs? | NJ Spotlight News
Next governor will have wide discretion over support for mental health emergency response programs
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October 14, 2025 at 1:14 PM
NJ governor’s race: What’s next for mental health response programs?
Next governor will have wide discretion over support for mental health emergency response programs
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Next governor will have wide discretion over support for mental health emergency response programs
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How to watch the final NJ governor debate
Ciattarelli, Sherrill look to debate Wednesday at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center
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Ciattarelli, Sherrill look to debate Wednesday at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center
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How to watch the final NJ governor debate | NJ Spotlight News
Ciattarelli, Sherrill look to debate Wednesday at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center
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October 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
How to watch the final NJ governor debate
Ciattarelli, Sherrill look to debate Wednesday at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center
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Ciattarelli, Sherrill look to debate Wednesday at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center
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Thanks, Bobby.
The shutdown is about how much the government spends.
But is also part of a broader fight about health policy.
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The shutdown is about how much the government spends.
But is also part of a broader fight about health policy.
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Important reporting here from @bhulac.bsky.social on why the federal gov't is shutdown, the fight over healthcare in D.C. and its impact on NJ residents like Theresa Luoni.
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Why is the government shut down? Partly a fight over healthcare | NJ Spotlight News
Democrats look to get Medicaid increases in talks with Trump, GOP
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October 6, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Thanks, Bobby.
The shutdown is about how much the government spends.
But is also part of a broader fight about health policy.
@njspotlightnews.org
The shutdown is about how much the government spends.
But is also part of a broader fight about health policy.
@njspotlightnews.org
Important reporting here from @bhulac.bsky.social on why the federal gov't is shutdown, the fight over healthcare in D.C. and its impact on NJ residents like Theresa Luoni.
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Why is the government shut down? Partly a fight over healthcare | NJ Spotlight News
Democrats look to get Medicaid increases in talks with Trump, GOP
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October 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Important reporting here from @bhulac.bsky.social on why the federal gov't is shutdown, the fight over healthcare in D.C. and its impact on NJ residents like Theresa Luoni.
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Parents, teachers and mental health professionals continue to raise concerns over cuts to mental health programs in NJ high school with history of student suicides.
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NJ school bucks plan to boost mental health for students | NJ Spotlight News
Parents, teachers are angry over cuts to programs in school with history of student suicides
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October 6, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Parents, teachers and mental health professionals continue to raise concerns over cuts to mental health programs in NJ high school with history of student suicides.
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Every federal shutdown is a bit different.
Here are five things to know about this one...
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Here are five things to know about this one...
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Government shutdown: Who gets paid, what gets cut | NJ Spotlight News
Key ways the federal shutdown impacts people in NJ
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October 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Every federal shutdown is a bit different.
Here are five things to know about this one...
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Here are five things to know about this one...
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Thank you to @wnyc.org for having me on @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social this morning to talk in-depth about our favorite topic . . . NJ taxes!
I'm proud to work with and support outlets that foster these types of discussions about the issues people care about.
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I'm proud to work with and support outlets that foster these types of discussions about the issues people care about.
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30 Issues in 30 Days: Taxation in New Jersey | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
John Reitmeyer, budget and finance writer at NJ Spotlight News, talks about taxation in New Jersey and where the candidates stand on property taxes and more.
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October 2, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Thank you to @wnyc.org for having me on @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social this morning to talk in-depth about our favorite topic . . . NJ taxes!
I'm proud to work with and support outlets that foster these types of discussions about the issues people care about.
@njspotlightnews.org
I'm proud to work with and support outlets that foster these types of discussions about the issues people care about.
@njspotlightnews.org
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Listen to The Brian Lehrer Show on @wnyc.org TOMORROW, Oct. 2!
Our very own @johnreitmeyer.bsky.social will talk about taxation and the NJ governor's race as part of WNYC's "30 issues in 30 days" series.
More: www.wnyc.org/shows/bl/30-...
Our very own @johnreitmeyer.bsky.social will talk about taxation and the NJ governor's race as part of WNYC's "30 issues in 30 days" series.
More: www.wnyc.org/shows/bl/30-...
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Brian Lehrer leads the conversation about what matters most now in local and national politics, our own communities and our lives.
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October 1, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Listen to The Brian Lehrer Show on @wnyc.org TOMORROW, Oct. 2!
Our very own @johnreitmeyer.bsky.social will talk about taxation and the NJ governor's race as part of WNYC's "30 issues in 30 days" series.
More: www.wnyc.org/shows/bl/30-...
Our very own @johnreitmeyer.bsky.social will talk about taxation and the NJ governor's race as part of WNYC's "30 issues in 30 days" series.
More: www.wnyc.org/shows/bl/30-...
“Microbetting (and) same-game parlays are the oxygen supply, if you will, of the online gambling industry.” — Dr. Harry Levant
As problem gambling grows, will NJ limit in-game sports betting?
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As problem gambling grows, will NJ limit in-game sports betting?
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As problem gambling grows, will NJ limit in-game sports betting? | NJ Spotlight News
'Microbetting (and) same-game parlays are the oxygen supply, if you will, of the online gambling industry'
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October 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
“Microbetting (and) same-game parlays are the oxygen supply, if you will, of the online gambling industry.” — Dr. Harry Levant
As problem gambling grows, will NJ limit in-game sports betting?
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As problem gambling grows, will NJ limit in-game sports betting?
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After lawmakers were unable to reach agreement, the U.S. government lurched into a shutdown early Wednesday, a threshold that triggers federal agencies and departments to send staff home and forces employees considered “essential” to work without pay. @bhulac.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org
Federal government shuts down again under Trump | NJ Spotlight News
Social programs to stop, workers to be sent home
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October 1, 2025 at 2:28 PM
After lawmakers were unable to reach agreement, the U.S. government lurched into a shutdown early Wednesday, a threshold that triggers federal agencies and departments to send staff home and forces employees considered “essential” to work without pay. @bhulac.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org
National organization forced to return gambling addiction hotline to NJ
Council on Compulsive Gambling of NJ resumed operating 1-800-GAMBLER hotline on Monday
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Council on Compulsive Gambling of NJ resumed operating 1-800-GAMBLER hotline on Monday
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National organization forced to return gambling addiction hotline to NJ | NJ Spotlight News
Council on Compulsive Gambling of NJ resumed operating 1-800-GAMBLER hotline on Monday
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September 30, 2025 at 1:19 PM
National organization forced to return gambling addiction hotline to NJ
Council on Compulsive Gambling of NJ resumed operating 1-800-GAMBLER hotline on Monday
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Council on Compulsive Gambling of NJ resumed operating 1-800-GAMBLER hotline on Monday
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As a federal government shutdown nears, @njspotlightnews.org is there covering the latest developments.
This dispatch from @bhulac.bsky.social details the services and programs that would be affected by a shutdown.
This dispatch from @bhulac.bsky.social details the services and programs that would be affected by a shutdown.
With no updates and no deal, government shutdown gets closer | NJ Spotlight News
Advocates warn shutdown will mean harm for many
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September 30, 2025 at 12:31 PM
As a federal government shutdown nears, @njspotlightnews.org is there covering the latest developments.
This dispatch from @bhulac.bsky.social details the services and programs that would be affected by a shutdown.
This dispatch from @bhulac.bsky.social details the services and programs that would be affected by a shutdown.
Where was mental health support in fatal NJ police shooting, advocates ask
New Brunswick tragedy prompts calls for community-based programs to respond to emergencies
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New Brunswick tragedy prompts calls for community-based programs to respond to emergencies
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Advocates: Why no mental health help at fatal shooting by police? | NJ Spotlight News
Advocates express outrage over no mental health support present for woman fatally shot by New Brunswick police.
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September 10, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Where was mental health support in fatal NJ police shooting, advocates ask
New Brunswick tragedy prompts calls for community-based programs to respond to emergencies
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New Brunswick tragedy prompts calls for community-based programs to respond to emergencies
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September 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Happening Now: Rallies continue here in New Brunswick outside the municipal court building for Deborah Terrell, a 68-year-old Black woman who was shot and killed in the city while she was experiencing a mental health crisis in early August.
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September 6, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Happening Now: Rallies continue here in New Brunswick outside the municipal court building for Deborah Terrell, a 68-year-old Black woman who was shot and killed in the city while she was experiencing a mental health crisis in early August.
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“The evidence underscores that microbetting can accelerate the path to problem gambling, especially among vulnerable populations such as youth and those with existing vulnerabilities." -Luis Del Orbe, CCGNJ
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Increasing scrutiny of microbetting in online sports betting | NJ Spotlight News
One New Jersey lawmaker is proposing that the state ban sportsbooks from offering microbetting in the state.
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September 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM
“The evidence underscores that microbetting can accelerate the path to problem gambling, especially among vulnerable populations such as youth and those with existing vulnerabilities." -Luis Del Orbe, CCGNJ
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“The (state) legislative body actually has to do something about this." — Professor Jason Williams, Montclair State University
Body-cam recordings show fatal New Brunswick police shooting
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Body-cam recordings show fatal New Brunswick police shooting
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September 4, 2025 at 12:56 PM
“The (state) legislative body actually has to do something about this." — Professor Jason Williams, Montclair State University
Body-cam recordings show fatal New Brunswick police shooting
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Body-cam recordings show fatal New Brunswick police shooting
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