Madeline Ference

Literally hours before former Gov. Richard Codey’s passing, I was meeting with a constituent who shared a touching story about how Dick mentored his son and the profound impact he had on his life. While there is much to celebrate in the life and accomplis... See more

WASHINGTON – Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-7th) on Thursday joined 16 other Republicans in the House in voting with every Democrat to extend federal health insurance subsidies for three years, against the wishes of party leaders. New Jersey’s other Republicans in ... See more

New Jersey’s landmark environmental justice law and the rules that enforce it are staying on the books, after being upheld by the state’s appellate court. A panel of three judges released a 70-page opinion on Monday which rejected arguments from industria... See more

Paramedics, police officers and firefighters across the state are at a heightened risk for exposure to traumatic events due to the nature of their jobs. Over time, this constant exposure to intense events could create significant mental health issues, inc... See more

Throughout the year, NJ Spotlight News interviewed scores of newsmakers – the people behind the politics and policies driving the news. Here are three of those interviews by NJ Spotlight News Anchor Brianna Vannozzi that illustrate the breadth of stories ... See more