New Jersey, distilled daily. https://newjersey.fyi en-us Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:53:58 GMT Copyright 2026 NewJersey.FYI 60 https://newjersey.fyi/politics/andrew-zwicker-from-plasma-physicist-to-nj-state-senator https://newjersey.fyi/politics/andrew-zwicker-from-plasma-physicist-to-nj-state-senator Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:02:55 GMT How Princeton plasma physicist Andrew Zwicker went from failed congressional bid to chairing a key New Jersey legislative committee. newjersey.fyi Politics https://newjersey.fyi/politics/new-jersey-11th-district-special-election-voters-head-to https://newjersey.fyi/politics/new-jersey-11th-district-special-election-voters-head-to Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:02:49 GMT Voters in New Jersey's 11th congressional district choose between Democrat Analilia Mejia, Republican Joe Hathaway, and independent Alan Bond today. newjersey.fyi Politics https://newjersey.fyi/neighborhoods/whos-on-gov-sherrills-new-jersey-nuclear-task-force https://newjersey.fyi/neighborhoods/whos-on-gov-sherrills-new-jersey-nuclear-task-force Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:02:00 GMT Gov. Mikie Sherrill's Nuclear Task Force includes utility executives, agency heads, and clean energy experts to assess nuclear power's future in NJ. newjersey.fyi Neighborhoods https://newjersey.fyi/politics/new-jersey-pays-250k-to-rename-state-juvenile-justice-agency https://newjersey.fyi/politics/new-jersey-pays-250k-to-rename-state-juvenile-justice-agency Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:02:00 GMT New Jersey spent $250,000 renaming the Juvenile Justice Commission to drop a word critics called stigmatizing, sparking bipartisan debate over the cost. newjersey.fyi Politics https://newjersey.fyi/neighborhoods/plans-unveiled-for-3-billion-meadowlands-convention-center https://newjersey.fyi/neighborhoods/plans-unveiled-for-3-billion-meadowlands-convention-center Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:02:38 GMT The Meadowlands Chamber has revealed a $3 billion plan to transform the former Izod Center into a convention center, hotel, and arena complex. newjersey.fyi Neighborhoods https://newjersey.fyi/politics/mejia-wins-nj-cd-11-special-election-by-nearly-20-points https://newjersey.fyi/politics/mejia-wins-nj-cd-11-special-election-by-nearly-20-points Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:09:37 GMT Analilia Mejia flips New Jersey's CD-11 seat by nearly 20 points, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway in a closely watched 2026 special election. newjersey.fyi Politics https://newjersey.fyi/politics/new-jerseyans-struggle-with-rising-gas-prices-poll-finds https://newjersey.fyi/politics/new-jerseyans-struggle-with-rising-gas-prices-poll-finds Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:01:33 GMT A new Rutgers-Eagleton poll finds 59% of New Jersey residents struggle to cover gas costs, up from 54% last fall, cutting across all demographics. newjersey.fyi Politics https://newjersey.fyi/politics/nj-voters-back-data-center-moratorium-poll-finds https://newjersey.fyi/politics/nj-voters-back-data-center-moratorium-poll-finds Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:39:31 GMT 65% of New Jersey voters want a freeze on data center construction until the state can expand its energy supply, a new FDU poll reveals. newjersey.fyi Politics https://newjersey.fyi/politics/nj-12-democrats-compete-to-replace-rep-watson-coleman https://newjersey.fyi/politics/nj-12-democrats-compete-to-replace-rep-watson-coleman Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:42:41 GMT Eleven Democrats faced off in Princeton as candidates vied for New Jersey's 12th congressional district seat in a crowded, progressive-heavy primary field. newjersey.fyi Politics https://newjersey.fyi/politics/nj-voters-back-all-energy-options-to-lower-electricity-bills https://newjersey.fyi/politics/nj-voters-back-all-energy-options-to-lower-electricity-bills Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:43:31 GMT A new FDU Poll finds most New Jersey voters support natural gas, nuclear, and renewables to cut rising energy costs, crossing party lines. newjersey.fyi Politics https://newjersey.fyi/politics/democrats-debate-housing-and-affordability-in-nj-12-race https://newjersey.fyi/politics/democrats-debate-housing-and-affordability-in-nj-12-race Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:01:21 GMT Eleven Democrats vying for New Jersey's 12th Congressional District clashed at Princeton over housing costs, student debt, and immigration. newjersey.fyi Politics https://newjersey.fyi/politics/hathaway-vs-mejia-final-week-of-nj-11-special-election https://newjersey.fyi/politics/hathaway-vs-mejia-final-week-of-nj-11-special-election Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:01:05 GMT Democrat Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway are making their final pitches ahead of the April 16 special election in New Jersey's 11th District. newjersey.fyi Politics https://newjersey.fyi/politics/joe-hathaway-courts-democrats-in-nj-11-special-election https://newjersey.fyi/politics/joe-hathaway-courts-democrats-in-nj-11-special-election Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:32:48 GMT Republican Joe Hathaway targets Democratic strongholds in New Jersey's CD-11 special election, hoping crossover voters give him a shot on April 16. newjersey.fyi Politics https://newjersey.fyi/politics/nj-health-budget-cuts-commissioner-defends-spending-plan https://newjersey.fyi/politics/nj-health-budget-cuts-commissioner-defends-spending-plan Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:25:01 GMT New Jersey Health Commissioner Raynard Washington defends Gov. Sherrill's budget as state funding drops 7.3% amid Medicaid uncertainty. newjersey.fyi Politics https://newjersey.fyi/politics/nj-private-colleges-fight-back-against-state-aid-cuts https://newjersey.fyi/politics/nj-private-colleges-fight-back-against-state-aid-cuts Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:35:28 GMT New Jersey's 13 private colleges oppose a proposed $4 million cut to state aid, arguing they were already underfunded before Gov. Sherrill's budget. newjersey.fyi Politics https://newjersey.fyi/neighborhoods/nj-transit-ridership-hits-post-pandemic-high https://newjersey.fyi/neighborhoods/nj-transit-ridership-hits-post-pandemic-high Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT NJ Transit reported its highest weekday ridership numbers since early 2020, with rail lines hitting 82% of pre-pandemic levels and bus routes exceeding them. James Okafor Neighborhoods