Independent nonprofit journalism for New Jersey. We investigate powerful institutions and explain how government, housing, utilities, and other public systems work so you can make sense of the decisions shaping life in New Jersey.
The long fight to save Petty’s Island still isn’t over
Nearly 25 years after bald eagles halted development plans, cleanup delays and new ownership threaten the future of a nature preserve.
Historic first for New Jersey State Police as Jeanne Hengemuhle takes command
Sherrill’s pick is first woman and first openly gay leader of the 3,300-officer force that has long been scrutinized over profiling and internal affairs issues.
Kim and Booker push bill to stop DHS from turning warehouses into immigrant detention camps
Measure would bar DHS from running warehouse detention sites with Trump-era Big Beautiful Bill funds
Immigrant rights group targets N.J. Democrats over campaign cash from Palantir
A rally is planned at Rep. Gottheimer’s office to urge him to give away donations from Palantir
U.S. paid $129.3 million for New Jersey warehouse for large-scale immigrant detention center
The move has sparked bipartisan outrage among area residents and officials.
Sherrill: Gateway tunnel funds flowing again after Trump freeze failed
More than !,000 workers were already employed and had to stop work Feb. 6.
New Jersey Attorney General’s office drops corruption case against Dem power broker George Norcross
A recent appellate court opinion upheld a lower court decision to throw out the case.
New Jersey emergency planners brace for possible water shutdown as Trenton mains keep breaking, reservoir levels drop
State officials received an email Thursday outlining precautionary measures in the event of a water shutdown.
Immigration
Investigating immigration enforcement, detention, and deportation in the Garden State
