NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi
Listen to the NJ PBS flagship weeknight newscast anytime, anywhere. NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi airs weekdays at 630 PM EST on NJ PBS and in this feed. The only daily Jersey-centric podcast in the state. In-depth reporting covering all the news, issues, and stories uniquely relevant to the residents of the Garden State.
Episodes
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, a new poll puts New Jersey in LAST place for business friendliness - We’ll talk with one biz leader sounding the alarm on what the state needs to change this reputation.
Plus, the state’s crisis hotline 9-8-8 is expanding, but its funding is not. We look at the impact of the state budget on mental health services.
And, continuing our analysis of the final budget - we take a look at the su...
Tonight we’re bringing you a special NJ Spotlight News edition of Reporters Roundtable – where Joanna Gagis has a roundup of the top political stories of the week with the help of a panel of local journalists.
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, is the World Cup paying off for New Jersey? We’ll look at the winners of the fan experience.
Plus, school’s out for the summer but many districts are already scrambling for September because of budget cuts.
And, is the new state budget truly affordable? We get the perspective from a progressive think tank.
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, from extreme heat, to storms and pounding rain, the weather has wreaked havoc on the state for the last few days, we’ll get the latest on the hardest hit areas.
Plus, we’ll get reaction from the business community to Governor Sherrill’s final budget
And, Stevie Van Zandt is in the house- the Musician and E Street Band member joins us to talk about celebrating America’s 2...
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, we get the latest from Washington from Rep. Tom Kean Jr. to birthright citizenship.
Plus, Jersey City got a last-minute bailout in the state budget, but some council members are calling for an audit of their books.
And, speaking of the state budget, we talk with Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin about the state’s record-level spending plan.
Tonight we're bringing you special edition of NJ Spotlight News, in commemoration of America's 250th anniversary. We're looking back at the Revolutionary War history that unfolded right here in New Jersey and showcasing stories that often get overlooked in textbooks.
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, the final state budget bill has officially been signed into law - we’ll get you the latest.
Plus, as temperatures climb into the triple digits ahead of the holiday weekend, we’ll hear from the new state climatologist on how to stay cool.
And the Supreme Court released a number of landmark decisions this week, including birthright citizenship, we talked to New Jersey’s Attorney Gener...
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, today is the budget deadline. The final bill is moving through the legislature and Governor Sherrill has until midnight to sign it. We’ll take a look at what’s in it, and get Republicans’ reaction to it.
And, we continue our coverage of America’s 250th anniversary with a look at the untold stories of the American Revolution.
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, the clock is ticking for lawmakers to approve the state’s next fiscal year budget before tomorrow’s deadline. Lawmakers were finally able to see a draft of the bill on Sunday, as they gathered in Trenton to vote on a flurry of bills that provide revenue to help fund the record $60.7 BILLION dollar budget.
Plus, the Supreme Court ruled today to allow mail-in ballots to be counted if they we...
Tonight we’re bringing you a special NJ Spotlight News edition of Reporters Roundtable – where I’ll have a roundup of the top political stories of the week with the help of a panel of local journalists.
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, we take a deep dive into the real environmental impact of AI data centers on communities.
Plus, as America gets ready to celebrate its 250th anniversary, we’ll highlight the pivotal role New Jersey played in the American Revolution.
And, Asbury Park is a destination for musicians and music fans worldwide - we look at the evolution of the music scene there and one festival celebrating up a...
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, we get the latest on what’s happening inside and outside of Delaney Hall.
Plus, we talk with Democratic candidate Rachel Peace who’s hoping to unseat long-time Republican Congressman Chris Smith in the 4th district.
And, we get a check on how NJ Transit is handling the influx of World Cup riders.
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, lawmakers have a deal on a record $60 billion dollar budget, so when will the budget bill be released? We’ll get the latest.
Plus, we hear from one Democratic lawmaker on legislation that may be passed in the larger budget bill.
And, new data just released today shows a shocking uptick in the number of confirmed cancer cases around a former landfill site in Keyport - we talk to the NJ.com...
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, anchor Joanna Gagis talks with the Republican Senate Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon about why the GOP’s calling foul on some of the Governor’s proposed budget cuts.
Plus, NJBIA CEO Michele Siekerka discusses if businesses scoring a win from the World Cup and the potential economic impact.
Later, it’s something we all need but many of us never get enough of - sleep - Dr. C...
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, our education writer Cat Carrera shares the experiences of two New Jersey teens whose families have been affected by federal immigration policy.
Plus, with temperatures on the rise, we look at urban heat islands - what are they and why do they hurt the residents who live in them?
And, U.S. Senator Andy Kim joins us to discuss the latest on the Iran deal and his take on Delaney Hall.
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, new e bike regulations are about to take effect, as two more teens have died in crashes this month. But one advocate says the new rules have unintended consequences.
Plus, Democratic Congressman Donald Norcross joins us to talk about a labor bill he pushed through on the House floor that addresses union contracts
And, we talk with Republican state Senator Jon Bramnick about his proposal to require mo...
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, dark money continues to be a factor in in New Jersey’s elections, including this month’s primary races. We’ll break it down.
Plus, hear one lawmaker’s plan to help the icons of New Jersey - our diners - survive and thrive.
And, we look at the history of Juneteenth that marked the end of slavery… and the continued calls for change here in the state.
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, from the Knicks to the World Cup it was an exciting weekend sports in the area - but how did our transit systems perform as it moved guests to and from the game?
Plus, we look at the impact that youth sports are having on families - some are spending tens of thousands a year just so their kids can compete!
And, we hear from one state senator asking for extra state aid for school districts in the Pine...
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In this intimate series, host Manya Brachear Pashman, an award-winning religion reporter, explores what it means to feel alone and how faith, religion and spirituality are driving both the science of belonging and the surprising ways that people are forming meaningful bonds. Through candid conversations with m...
Tonight we’re bringing you a special NJ Spotlight News edition of Reporters Roundtable – where Joanna Gagis has a roundup of the top political stories of the week with the help of a panel of local journalists.
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