Key Bills Waiting For Governor Sherrill’s Pen
Key Bills Waiting For Governor Sherrill’s Pen by nj21st.com John Migueis Read on Substack Following New Jersey’s frantic June 30...
This Week at nj21st: State Budgets, Family Leave Expansion and the Berkeley Heights Way
Starting from the top as always… The State Budget was passed; the governor can boast a final number that matches...
Significant Changes to New Jersey Family Leave Take Effect July 17
New Jersey’s family leave law is about to cover more workers and more small employers. Approved on 01/17/2026, July 17...
Working But Still Broke: New Reports Reveal the True Extent of Hardship in New Jersey
New Jersey’s official poverty rate tells one story. Two recent affordability reports tell another. According to Legal Services of New...
$5.44M in Spending, New Film Rules, and Data Center Limits- John’s Notes on the 7/7 Council Meeting
The June 16th meeting saw a $10M+ bond, OPRA fees, the appointment of a new Councilmember and AI Data Center...
Two Budgets at Once: New Jersey’s $60.7B Budget and the $359M Side Deal
Two Budgets at Once: New Jersey’s $60.7B Budget and the $359M Side Deal by nj21st.com John Migueis Read on Substack...
This Week at NJ21st: A Lifeline and The Berkeley Heights Recreation Revolution
This week, we are going to start with something not typical for our reporting. Andrea Samson, is a Jersey native,...
Waiting for a Match: Andrea’s Need for a Lifeline
Andrea Samson is a 31-year-old EMT and acupuncture student who has spent her life caring for others. Now, living with...
Living, Aging, and Dying in NJ: The Story Behind the Data
The New Jersey State Health Assessment Data system isn’t a website people often visit or even know about – however,...
Commentary: Open Letter to the Recreation Committee
The Following is a Letter I sent to the Recreation Commission Earlier today: My comments last night were brief and...