NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, an ongoing debate over an immigration detention facility in Roxbury has been creating confusion among state and local leaders.

Plus, the funding has been restored, but has work started back up at the Gateway Tunnel project? We’ll talk to the head of the Gateway Development Commission.

Also, we get the latest from the State House on a series of bills aimed at protecting immigrant rights.

And, from...

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, the Gateway Development Commission announced that it’s received the full $205 million dollars from the federal government for the Gateway Tunnel project, and work is expected to restart as early as next week. 

Plus, we talk with Assemblyman Ravi Bhalla about his controversial bills responding to recent ICE actions in New Jersey.

Also, service disruptions continue for NJ Transit riders as Amtrak swi...

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, NJ Transit commutes were expected to be slower this morning because Amtrak has begun shifting service from the old Portal North Bridge to the new one.

Plus, as the funding starts flowing for the Gateway Tunnel project, President Trump calls the project a “boondoggle” and promises to once again withhold it.

Also, we get the latest from Washington over the partial government shutdown after a deal fai...

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, an ICE agent fires a gun during an incident in Roxbury, as local pushback builds against federal immigration enforcement actions in the Garden State.

Plus, immigration advocates urge Governor Mikie Sherrill and state lawmakers to take up immigrant protection bills that were vetoed by former Governor Phil Murphy.

Also, NJ Transit chief Kris Kolluri apologizes for mass train cancellations this week.

And,...

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, progressive Analilia Mejia secures a stunning win over former Rep. Tom Malinowski in the Democratic primary for the race to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's former Congressional seat. Mejia will square off against Republican Joe Hathaway, who joined the show to discuss the upcoming special election.

Plus, federal funding for the Gateway tunnel project remains frozen despite a recent court order to let the mo...

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, New Jersey notches an early win in its fight with the Trump administration over billions in funding for the Gateway Tunnel Project.

Plus, the Democratic primary in the race for New Jersey's 11th Congressional District seat is still too close to call, as progressive Analilia Mejia clings to a lead that could become a historic win.

Also, Jersey City Mayor James Solomon sits down to discuss the $250 milli...

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, Senator Andy Kim sits down for a one-on-one conversation about the latest policy fights in Washington, D.C. and what they mean for New Jersey.

Plus, breaking down the crowded Democratic primary in the special election to replace Mikie Sherrill in Congress.

Also, Jersey City's new mayor raises alarms about a $250 million budget shortfall.

And, this weekend's big game promises to be a big day for sports ...

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, New Jersey and New York file to sue the federal government over frozen Gateway funds, we’ll talk to the Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport about the lawsuit.

Plus, President Trump signed the spending bills and ended the partial government shutdown on Tuesday, but the fight to reform DHS isn’t over.

And, with dozens of candidates running for Congress, we’ll look at how  the most competitive ...

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, a new development in the Gateway Tunnel funding controversy, the Gateway Development Commission filed a lawsuit today against the federal government for freezing the Hudson Tunnel project funds.

Plus, we talk with Hoboken Mayor Emily Jabbour about her city’s response to this weekend’s ICE raids.

Also, New Jersey state Senator Joe Vitale is calling for a full and complete investigation into allegati...

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, federal immigration enforcement over the weekend in Jersey City draws heavy criticism.

Plus, the federal government is now in a partial shutdown due to a partisan fight over funding the Department of Homeland Security.

Also, Lakewood leaders push back against a proposed state takeover of the town's schools.

And, a coalition of wealthy towns asks the U.S. Supreme Court to block state mandates for afford...

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, the race to replace Gov. Mikie Sherrill in Congress heats up, and gets expensive quickly.

Plus, state Sen. Vin Gopal explains why he wants to curtail the governor's clemency powers, after controversial actions by former Gov. Phil Murphy.

Also, new laws to boost oversight of Garden State charter schools take effect.

And, opposition grows against a proposal to turn a Roxbury warehouse into an ICE detenti...

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, the Gateway Tunnel project is on the verging of grinding to a halt as the Trump administration continues to withhold federal funding.

Plus, New Jersey's most vulnerable residents are threatened by the bitter cold gripping the state.

Also, uncharted territory for Garden State Republicans, with the party still reeling from heavy losses in November's elections.

And, the state's largest water utility is se...

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, the Garden State is is recovering after being rocked by a major winter storm.

Plus, Rep. Rob Menendez sits down to discuss funding for immigration agencies, as the nation reels from another American citizen shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis.

Also, New Jersey breaks new ground in women's health by requiring insurers to cover menopause care.

And, dozens of former inmates sue over alleged inhuman...