The 21st Briefing: Following the Money (and Your Data) in Trenton
This week we break down nine bills tackling data privacy, utility fees and local EMS costs along with the state...
This Week at NJ21st: Housing Battles, Hidden Bill Lists, and Local Power Struggles
Starting in Trenton, this week’s 21st Briefing covers a slew of bills that seek to pull housing decisions away from locals and...
“Security Theatre” and a Silencing Lawsuit: Cherry Hill’s War on Transparency
The Shore v. Cherry Hill matter has many potential far reaching consequences for NJ journalists, advocates and residents – each...
Shield or Vise? The Dual Reality of NJ’s Expanding Labor Enforcement
The WALL is a product of bipartisan legislation (2020) that was part of a broad effort to add teeth to...
Westfield School Budget: Health Benefit Surge Drives $142.5M Preliminary Proposal
As with the other budgets we covered, the numbers we’re looking at on Westfield’s preliminary school budget can change before...
New Providence Council to Vote on Housing Mandates and Major Building Renovations Tonight
There are a slew of resolutions on the agenda for tonight’s New Providence Council meeting connecting to the Annex, Affordable...
Major Contracts, Staffing Decisions and Receipts Lacking on Summit BOE Re-Org Agenda
John’s Notes on the 05/12/2026 BOE Meeting Agenda The 05/12/2026 Summit BOE Meeting is largely about re-org which means deciding...
The 21st Briefing: Housing Shift & Special Ed Reform
A deep dive into a major legislative Monday agenda at the state level, specifically focusing on a housing and development...
Editorial: Will Flood Safety Be Sacrificed for Scutari’s Pro-Development Machine?
Last year, NJ21st and residents impacted by the July storms pressed the Mayor and Berkeley Heights Town Council to address...
This Week at the 21st: Campaign Cash, Layoff Notices and a Press Freedom Fight
This was another busy week at the 21st – we’re going to start from the top and work our way...