New Jersey Outlook

Will NJ teachers avoid a massive health insurance premium increase next year? Image via Facebook As summer ends, a new school year is near. For the state’s teachers, it will bring a sharp increase in what they would potentially pay for health insurance premiums, which is among the most coveted in the state.

Gov. Sherrill’s glaring problem has garnered national attention - Image via NYT Governor Mikie Sherrill shared that 6,600 illegal immigrants are on the New Jersey voter rolls, with 6% of them voting in last year’s gubernatorial election. For context, on July 21, Sherrill admitted that under the Murphy Administration from June 2023 to June 2024, a software glitch caused noncitizens to be added to the voter rolls.

The NJDOE faces a challenge to increase its public school enrollment - Image via NJ.com According to newly released data from the State of New Jersey’s Department of Education for the 2025-2026 academic year, the number of students attending public schools in the Garden State has decreased by 23,732, to a total of 1,357,450 statewide. This includes all NJ public schools, charter schools, and tech schools.

NJ Transit train set to leave Hoboken Terminal - Image via NJ.com NJ Transit is continuing its annual tradition of raising its fares on buses and trains. The increase in fares is an NJT policy implemented to raise fares by 3% annually every July 1. Over the years, NJ Transit has consistently raised its fares while neglecting constant issues such as an aging fleet of locomotives and rail cars.

William L. Dickinson High School in Jersey City is one of the many schools in the district that is not fully air-conditioned As the school year comes to a close and summer begins, many students enjoy the heat without homework, tests, or projects until fall. Even after a long day in the sun, many want to cool down, whether from the pool, ocean, or, in this case, a nice air-conditioned house.

Justin Murphy will take on Cory Booker this November - Image via Murphy for U.S. Senate The New Jersey Primary is officially over, and we now know who will be facing off in November. Available for iOS and Android At the top of the ticket for U.S. Senate, Justin Murphy stunned former News 12 New Jersey anchor Alex Zdan and New Jersey State Trooper Richard Tabor to secure the GOP nod to take on Cory Booker in the fall.

Voting in tomorrow’s election starts at 6 AM. Image via WHYY The New Jersey Primary Election takes place tomorrow. Polls will be open from 6 AM - 8 PM. There are numerous contested races throughout the state on both sides. Available for iOS and Android I have covered this primary already in a previous piece, so there really is not much new to introduce.

Graduation Day at Ramapo College, five years ago: the beginning of a journey that looked very different from what I had imagined Share New Jersey Outlook Five years ago today, I walked across the Ramapo College Bandshell to receive my diploma. Along the way, I met new friends, mentors, and acquaintances, and spent a semester studying and interning in Washington, D.C. I did not realize then how different my path would be from what I imagined. 1.

Former News 12 New Jersey Power and Politics Anchor Alex Zdan is a candidate in the Republican Senate primary - Image via Zdan for Senate With the New Jersey primary weeks away, Republicans have been figuring out who will challenge Senator Cory Booker this fall. Booker is currently serving in his second full term in the Senate. He was last up for re-election in 2020, defeating Republican Dr. Rik Mehta.

Teacher shortages in STEM and students lacking reading and math proficiency are some of the biggest issues facing education currently This week, America observes Teacher Appreciation Week, acknowledging the dedication and hard work teachers demonstrate in classrooms across the country.