New Jersey

NJ Fights Senior Loneliness With $4M Grant

New Jersey launches a $4M program to reduce loneliness and boost social connections for older adults and people with disabilities.

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Shop Black This Holiday Season: Five NJ-Owned Businesses To Support

Black business advocates urge New Jersey shoppers to support Black-owned businesses this holiday season to strengthen local economies and close wealth gaps.

Is The GOP Turning On Trump? Inside Congress’s ‘Slow’ Revolt
NJ Charter School Students Are 71% More Likely To Read At Grade Level Than District Peers

NJ charter school students are making strong gains in reading, closing the literacy gap, and often exceeding state averages.

NJ Health Insurance Deadline: Enroll By Dec. 31 For Jan. 1 Coverage

NJ residents must enroll in health insurance through Get Covered NJ by Dec. 31, 2025, for coverage starting Jan. 1, 2026.

We Need to Pay Teachers More. Here Is a Good Way to Do It

A new report argues New Jersey can ease teacher shortages by adopting the nursing model of differentiated pay, offering higher salaries for hard-to-staff specialties and high-need schools.

2025 NJ Holiday Toy Guide: Where to Get Free Toys & Where to Donate

NJ residents can help children in need by donating toys and gifts at local holiday drives statewide.

New Jersey’s Maternal Health Crisis Will Be A Major Test Of The Sherrill Administration

NJ Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill urged to tackle maternal health disparities and improve Black and Hispanic maternal and infant outcomes.

NJ Joins 14 States To Protect Public Health As Governors Reject Federal Misinformation

New Jersey joins 14 states to protect public health with science-based guidance amid federal misinformation.

Thanksgiving Travel In NJ: What Families Should Expect This Weekend