Education Spending, Job Numbers and OPRA Battles

The budgets are in, and the “transparency tax” is going up. In this briefing, we dive into the latest fiscal and legal battles across New Jersey:

Budget Discipline: Why the state’s formula aid might actually be the “necessary discipline” high-spending districts have been avoiding.

OPRA Under Fire: Cherry Hill is suing a journalist, and the price of a records request just hit $1,000. Is your town building a “case” against you for asking questions?

Waiting for a Match: Andrea's Need for a Lifeline

Andrea Is Searching for a Living Kidney Donor

Andrea is a young EMT facing a high-stakes search for a living donor. NJ21st spoke with Andrea and her family about her story, what living with kidney disease looks like and how the community can help her story reach the right person.

Visit Andrea's Page

NJ21st is sharing Andrea's story as a community service feature. Donor screening information, the full interview, financial support links and contact information are available on Andrea's page.