John Reitmeyer
@johnreitmeyer.bsky.social
Budget/Finance Writer at NJ Spotlight News, serving digital and broadcast audiences as the news division of NJ PBS.
The Legislature’s push to update housing policy comes as some local governments in NJ have taken more punitive approaches in recent months towards people sleeping or camping in public places, including ordinances with punishments that call for jail time or hefty fines.
Amid a surge in NJ housing costs - and the homeless population - housing advocates praise a top Democrat's push to give towns the power to create trust funds and housing plans to help address and prevent homelessness in their communities, reports @bobby-brier.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org.
Homelessness is rising. NJ towns might get help with housing | NJ Spotlight News
Effort to address homelessness at the municipal level being led by Senate President Nicholas Scutari
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November 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The Legislature’s push to update housing policy comes as some local governments in NJ have taken more punitive approaches in recent months towards people sleeping or camping in public places, including ordinances with punishments that call for jail time or hefty fines.
Amid a surge in NJ housing costs - and the homeless population - housing advocates praise a top Democrat's push to give towns the power to create trust funds and housing plans to help address and prevent homelessness in their communities, reports @bobby-brier.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org.
Homelessness is rising. NJ towns might get help with housing | NJ Spotlight News
Effort to address homelessness at the municipal level being led by Senate President Nicholas Scutari
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November 25, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Amid a surge in NJ housing costs - and the homeless population - housing advocates praise a top Democrat's push to give towns the power to create trust funds and housing plans to help address and prevent homelessness in their communities, reports @bobby-brier.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:57 PM
You can watch the full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuiP...
Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill discussed her pending cabinet nominees, freezing utility bills and how she will approach her first state budget during a wide-ranging interview with @njspotlightnews.org held during the New Jersey State League of Municipalities convention in Atlantic City.
Sherrill looking for AG pick ‘willing to take on the Trump administration’ | NJ Spotlight News
Affordability, government accountability and budget all discussed in NJ Spotlight News interview
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November 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill discussed her pending cabinet nominees, freezing utility bills and how she will approach her first state budget during a wide-ranging interview with @njspotlightnews.org held during the New Jersey State League of Municipalities convention in Atlantic City.
Several months after a surprise, late-June budget diversion, state lawmakers are now aiming to restore $45 million to the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund through a bill that passed a key Senate committee on Thursday, reports @bobby-brier.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org.
Will opioid recovery programs get the $45 million NJ lawmakers pulled from them? | NJ Spotlight News
Last-minute budget deal sent money to hospitals instead. New bill would restore money to programs
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November 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Several months after a surprise, late-June budget diversion, state lawmakers are now aiming to restore $45 million to the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund through a bill that passed a key Senate committee on Thursday, reports @bobby-brier.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org.
A key decision about the state gas tax is pending in Trenton.
That means NJ motorists should know soon whether the state’s per-gallon gas tax must be increased at the start of 2026 to help maintain billions in planned spending on transportation infrastructure.
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That means NJ motorists should know soon whether the state’s per-gallon gas tax must be increased at the start of 2026 to help maintain billions in planned spending on transportation infrastructure.
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Will NJ see another gas tax increase? | NJ Spotlight News
Deadline nears for decision on raising – or lowering – state gas tax
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November 13, 2025 at 1:48 PM
A key decision about the state gas tax is pending in Trenton.
That means NJ motorists should know soon whether the state’s per-gallon gas tax must be increased at the start of 2026 to help maintain billions in planned spending on transportation infrastructure.
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That means NJ motorists should know soon whether the state’s per-gallon gas tax must be increased at the start of 2026 to help maintain billions in planned spending on transportation infrastructure.
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It was great chatting with @wnyc.org Weekend Edition host David Furst about the NJ election results and the big challenges facing governor-elect Mikie Sherrill.
And check out @njspotlightnews.org today for our continuing coverage.
And check out @njspotlightnews.org today for our continuing coverage.
This Week in Politics: Mikie Sherrill rides an affordability message and a Jersey blue wave into office | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News
Governor-elect Sherrill will face serious headwinds when it comes to implementing her affordability agenda.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
It was great chatting with @wnyc.org Weekend Edition host David Furst about the NJ election results and the big challenges facing governor-elect Mikie Sherrill.
And check out @njspotlightnews.org today for our continuing coverage.
And check out @njspotlightnews.org today for our continuing coverage.
With economic concerns still running high nearly a year into another Trump presidency, Democrats in NJ focused heavily on affordability issues in the run up to Nov. 4.
How did it work out?
Democrats made gains, up and down the ballot. @njspotlightnews.org
How did it work out?
Democrats made gains, up and down the ballot. @njspotlightnews.org
The one word that drove NJ election results: affordability | NJ Spotlight News
Heading into the election, seven of every 10 NJ voters had negative views about the national economy
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November 10, 2025 at 2:32 PM
With economic concerns still running high nearly a year into another Trump presidency, Democrats in NJ focused heavily on affordability issues in the run up to Nov. 4.
How did it work out?
Democrats made gains, up and down the ballot. @njspotlightnews.org
How did it work out?
Democrats made gains, up and down the ballot. @njspotlightnews.org
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Thanks, John.
The quick overview is that Sherrill has obligations in both D.C. and New Jersey, and the timing on when she resigns is REALLY important.
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The quick overview is that Sherrill has obligations in both D.C. and New Jersey, and the timing on when she resigns is REALLY important.
@njspotlightnews.org
It's definitely worth taking a new look at this smart @bhulac.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org story today now that NJ will soon have a congressional vacancy to fill.
If Sherrill wins governorship, filling her House seat could get tricky | NJ Spotlight News
Filling New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s 11th Congressional District seat would hinge on when she resigned.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Thanks, John.
The quick overview is that Sherrill has obligations in both D.C. and New Jersey, and the timing on when she resigns is REALLY important.
@njspotlightnews.org
The quick overview is that Sherrill has obligations in both D.C. and New Jersey, and the timing on when she resigns is REALLY important.
@njspotlightnews.org
It's definitely worth taking a new look at this smart @bhulac.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org story today now that NJ will soon have a congressional vacancy to fill.
If Sherrill wins governorship, filling her House seat could get tricky | NJ Spotlight News
Filling New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s 11th Congressional District seat would hinge on when she resigned.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
It's definitely worth taking a new look at this smart @bhulac.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org story today now that NJ will soon have a congressional vacancy to fill.
What’s the prize for pulling off her huge victory?
How about pressure to deliver on affordability promises while managing a state budget gap and funding cuts coming down from the federal government.
These and other big issues are on the to-do list for Gov-elect Mikie Sherrill.
@njspotlightnews.org
How about pressure to deliver on affordability promises while managing a state budget gap and funding cuts coming down from the federal government.
These and other big issues are on the to-do list for Gov-elect Mikie Sherrill.
@njspotlightnews.org
Here are the challenges Mikie Sherrill faces as NJ's next governor | NJ Spotlight News
As governor, Sherrill faces a raft of challenges. Big budgets, Trump issues, school funding and more
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November 5, 2025 at 1:48 PM
What’s the prize for pulling off her huge victory?
How about pressure to deliver on affordability promises while managing a state budget gap and funding cuts coming down from the federal government.
These and other big issues are on the to-do list for Gov-elect Mikie Sherrill.
@njspotlightnews.org
How about pressure to deliver on affordability promises while managing a state budget gap and funding cuts coming down from the federal government.
These and other big issues are on the to-do list for Gov-elect Mikie Sherrill.
@njspotlightnews.org
Democrat Mikie Sherrill won the race to become New Jersey governor in one of the most expensive campaigns in state history conducted in the shadow of the Trump presidency and decided by voters overwhelmingly concerned about affordability concerns.
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NJ governor's race: Sherrill beats Ciattarelli | NJ Spotlight News
More than 1.4 million cast early ballots in person or by mail
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November 5, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Democrat Mikie Sherrill won the race to become New Jersey governor in one of the most expensive campaigns in state history conducted in the shadow of the Trump presidency and decided by voters overwhelmingly concerned about affordability concerns.
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@colleenodea.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org
The AP has now called the NJ governor's race -- Democrat Mikie Sherrill will be the state's 57th governor.
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Democrat Mikie Sherill is now holding a more than 260k lead over Republican Jack Ciattarelli with more than 50% of the vote in, according to AP.
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NJ election results 2025 governor - NJ Spotlight News
Live results from The Associated Press
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November 5, 2025 at 2:27 AM
The AP has now called the NJ governor's race -- Democrat Mikie Sherrill will be the state's 57th governor.
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Democrat Mikie Sherill is now holding a more than 260k lead over Republican Jack Ciattarelli with more than 50% of the vote in, according to AP.
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NJ election results 2025 governor - NJ Spotlight News
Live results from The Associated Press
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November 5, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Democrat Mikie Sherill is now holding a more than 260k lead over Republican Jack Ciattarelli with more than 50% of the vote in, according to AP.
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Track away NJ. You can hit refresh as often as you want!
Polls are officially closed in one of the most expensive campaigns in NJ history.
Stay with NJ Spotlight News for live results and analysis!
Stay with NJ Spotlight News for live results and analysis!
NJ governor's race: Sherrill, Ciattarelli await results | NJ Spotlight News
More than 1.4 million cast early ballots in person or by mail
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November 5, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Track away NJ. You can hit refresh as often as you want!
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Final early voting #s in NJ: 1.36M total. 300K more Dems than GOP (a target Dems were trying to reach). Will it make a difference? @njspotlightnews.org www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/nj-e...
NJ election: Early voting updates | NJ Spotlight News
Updated counts of mail-in ballots and early in-person votes
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November 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Final early voting #s in NJ: 1.36M total. 300K more Dems than GOP (a target Dems were trying to reach). Will it make a difference? @njspotlightnews.org www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/nj-e...
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Democratic candidate for NJ governor @mikiesherrill.bsky.social votes in Montclair, reacts to bomb threats at polling places this morning:
November 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Democratic candidate for NJ governor @mikiesherrill.bsky.social votes in Montclair, reacts to bomb threats at polling places this morning:
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It's not just the race for governor on the ballot, NJ. Many voters can also vote for mayor, city council and their local school boards. School boards have a big impact on how local schools are governed and how taxpayer money is spent. @njspotlightnews.org
NJ elections: Fewer candidates running for school boards | NJ Spotlight News
Lower-turnout school board elections have significant impact on how schools are governed and how taxpayer money is spent
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November 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
It's not just the race for governor on the ballot, NJ. Many voters can also vote for mayor, city council and their local school boards. School boards have a big impact on how local schools are governed and how taxpayer money is spent. @njspotlightnews.org
If you know the issue or issues you care about, you have all the resources you need to get informed before you cast a vote.
And after you vote, join
@njspotlightnews.org Tuesday at 10 p.m. for complete coverage of all the results, as well as deep dives on the issues that driving them.
And after you vote, join
@njspotlightnews.org Tuesday at 10 p.m. for complete coverage of all the results, as well as deep dives on the issues that driving them.
November 3, 2025 at 10:51 PM
If you know the issue or issues you care about, you have all the resources you need to get informed before you cast a vote.
And after you vote, join
@njspotlightnews.org Tuesday at 10 p.m. for complete coverage of all the results, as well as deep dives on the issues that driving them.
And after you vote, join
@njspotlightnews.org Tuesday at 10 p.m. for complete coverage of all the results, as well as deep dives on the issues that driving them.
To all the last-minute voters (and family members, you know who you are) asking me, who should I vote for?
I'll never tell you who to vote for, but I'll always encourage you to make an informed decision.
Get all the info you need from @njspotlightnews.org at
www.njspotlightnews.org/nj-decides-2...
I'll never tell you who to vote for, but I'll always encourage you to make an informed decision.
Get all the info you need from @njspotlightnews.org at
www.njspotlightnews.org/nj-decides-2...
NJ Decides 2025 - NJ Spotlight News
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November 3, 2025 at 10:28 PM
To all the last-minute voters (and family members, you know who you are) asking me, who should I vote for?
I'll never tell you who to vote for, but I'll always encourage you to make an informed decision.
Get all the info you need from @njspotlightnews.org at
www.njspotlightnews.org/nj-decides-2...
I'll never tell you who to vote for, but I'll always encourage you to make an informed decision.
Get all the info you need from @njspotlightnews.org at
www.njspotlightnews.org/nj-decides-2...
Out of the ashes of ARC came Gateway.
But now this long-planned new rail tunnel that is considered crucial to the region's economic future has also come under threat of being canceled.
@bhulac.bsky.social and I look at current events in the context of some 30 yrs of planning.
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But now this long-planned new rail tunnel that is considered crucial to the region's economic future has also come under threat of being canceled.
@bhulac.bsky.social and I look at current events in the context of some 30 yrs of planning.
@njspotlightnews.org
Trump says Gateway tunnel is terminated. How did we get here? | NJ Spotlight News
Inside the decades-long drama behind the massive tunnel and rail project to improve rail traffic, safety
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November 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Out of the ashes of ARC came Gateway.
But now this long-planned new rail tunnel that is considered crucial to the region's economic future has also come under threat of being canceled.
@bhulac.bsky.social and I look at current events in the context of some 30 yrs of planning.
@njspotlightnews.org
But now this long-planned new rail tunnel that is considered crucial to the region's economic future has also come under threat of being canceled.
@bhulac.bsky.social and I look at current events in the context of some 30 yrs of planning.
@njspotlightnews.org
As you get ready to vote, do you
-Want to know where the candidates stand on the issues, including taxes, housing and school funding?
-Want an election resource where issues are the focus instead of nonsense horse race stories?
Check out @njspotlightnews.org
www.njspotlightnews.org/nj-decides-2...
-Want to know where the candidates stand on the issues, including taxes, housing and school funding?
-Want an election resource where issues are the focus instead of nonsense horse race stories?
Check out @njspotlightnews.org
www.njspotlightnews.org/nj-decides-2...
October 30, 2025 at 7:58 PM
As you get ready to vote, do you
-Want to know where the candidates stand on the issues, including taxes, housing and school funding?
-Want an election resource where issues are the focus instead of nonsense horse race stories?
Check out @njspotlightnews.org
www.njspotlightnews.org/nj-decides-2...
-Want to know where the candidates stand on the issues, including taxes, housing and school funding?
-Want an election resource where issues are the focus instead of nonsense horse race stories?
Check out @njspotlightnews.org
www.njspotlightnews.org/nj-decides-2...
In NJ, the largest portion of the typical homeowner's property-tax bill funds the budget of their local K-12 schools.
Down ballot this year, voters will decide who wins key school board seats in districts throughout NJ, reports
@hannah-gross.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org @njspotlightnews.org.
Down ballot this year, voters will decide who wins key school board seats in districts throughout NJ, reports
@hannah-gross.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org @njspotlightnews.org.
NJ elections: Fewer candidates running for school boards | NJ Spotlight News
Lower-turnout school board elections have significant impact on how schools are governed and how taxpayer money is spent
www.njspotlightnews.org
October 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
In NJ, the largest portion of the typical homeowner's property-tax bill funds the budget of their local K-12 schools.
Down ballot this year, voters will decide who wins key school board seats in districts throughout NJ, reports
@hannah-gross.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org @njspotlightnews.org.
Down ballot this year, voters will decide who wins key school board seats in districts throughout NJ, reports
@hannah-gross.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org @njspotlightnews.org.