Editorial: Our School Boards are the Problem
-Eliza Schleifstein is a resident of Randolph When it Comes to Tense School Board Meetings and Community Interaction, Our School...
Layoff Trend Continues: NJ WARN Notices Highest in Four Years
NJDOL released another update to its WARN archive today, which tracks layoff notices. Through May, 2026 is already running higher...
The 21st Briefing: EMS, Schools, Housing and Transit in Trenton
This week in Trenton, we look at four key areas legislators will be tackling: a new statewide EMS planning bill;...
This Week at NJ21st: School Dashboard Trends, AI Student Surveillance and $2.9M Bonds
This week was packed, and it feels like we covered almost every topic, so let’s get started because there is...
Teaneck Limo Stop-Work Order Serves as a Six-Figure Warning on New Jersey’s ABC Test
On May 20, 2026 the NJ DOL issued a stop-work order against Kismet International Inc – a limo and taxi...
Another Warning Sign for NJ’s Economy: Private Sector Job Losses
Understanding NJ’s economy requires multiple reports that, even as a whole, would not give you a full and real picture;...
The 21st Briefing: Watching the Bottom Line on EMS, Energy, and AI
Trenton’s meeting schedule might be light this week, but pending bills on EMS planning, energy procurement, and AI carry heavy...
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...
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...
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...