Candidate Statement: Loretta Rivers on OPRA and Government Transparency
Photo Credit: Loretta Rivers for State Assembly We invited NJ Assembly candidate Loretta Rivers to share her thoughts on OPRA—the...
The Future of Turf Fields in New Jersey
It’s interesting, sometimes, the things you find when you’re looking for something else… the part to the broken item you...
A Pragmatic Path for New Jersey: Why Sweeney Stands Apart
PhotoBy Lbiswim John Migueis is an Editor for NJ21st No angels, no illusions — just a platform that meets the...
The Sewage Sale Debate: Lessons from Power Outages and Lost Accountability
If it feels like the power’s been going out more often in Berkeley Heights, you’re not imagining things. From...
Beyond the Payout: Lessons New Jersey Residents Can Learn from the Berkeley Heights’ Sewer Referendum
Pay Attention, NJ. Berkeley Heights political leadership stands to gain a great deal from the sale of our sewage plant:...
Privatizing Sewer Systems: What Berkeley Heights Residents—and All NJ Towns—Should Be Asking
Berkeley Heights is the latest New Jersey town to consider privatizing its sewer system—a move that could shape how residents...
What Happened After Shots Were Fired: The Fight Over Police Transparency in Jersey City
States Newsroom, the New Jersey Monitor, and attorney CJ Griffin challenge Jersey City in a potentially defining court battle over...
Turf Fields and Tutoring: Who Gets What in NJ’s Broken System?
The real tax issue in New Jersey isn’t about funding critical services for underserved communities—it’s about the relentless churn of...
A Look at the Interests Behind $8.5 Million in NJ Campaign Contributions
When campaign finance reports are filed in New Jersey, contributors often list their employer—shedding light not only on who’s giving,...
A Tale of Two Systems: Comparing City and Suburban School Districts in New Jersey
In New Jersey, public education is shaped not only by state standards and funding formulas, but by local context —...
