How to Make Your Voice Heard on Protecting the NJ Comptroller’s Independence

A practical guide to contacting legislators, framing your message, and defending an independent fiscal watchdog for New Jersey.

Open Letter to NJ State Senator Nicholas Scutari Requesting the Immediate Withdrawal of S-4924

Our open letter lays out why S-4924 is a step backward for transparency and urges legislative leaders to withdraw the bill.

OPRA remains the backbone of public accountability in New Jersey, even after major changes in 2024. This new installment in the civic-education series walks through the law in plain language for residents and students.

NJ21st’s contribution in NJ Education Report examines the latest school safety numbers, how incidents and disciplinary actions are reported, and what families should know about gaps in the data.

Laura’s Notes on the Referendum Portion of the BOE Meeting

A clear breakdown of what the Board’s recent decision means for the March 10 referendum, which projects move forward, and how the timeline affects residents.

Beyond the Referendum: Special Education Challenges at a Marathon Meeting

Coverage of how special education capacity, tension over supports, and questions about inclusion surfaced during a long Board of Education session.

This Week’s NJ Legislative Preview: Mental-Health Access, Public-Works Transparency, Farmland Use, and Worker Safety

A rundown of six of the most potentially impactful items scheduled for committee hearings this week, from psilocybin access and mammogram coverage to farm-labor fire safety and public-works transparency.

Student Testimony While Supportive Underscores Challenges Within BHPSNJ Referendum Structure

GL student representatives backed facility upgrades but warned that essential repairs and safety projects are trapped in Question 2, making them more vulnerable if the March referendum fails.