Students at 45 colleges across NJ will now have free, 24/7 access to Uwill, a counseling service on college campuses. The teletherapy program, which first rolled out during the pandemic, will run at least until mid-2026. ow.ly/LT6E50RyZU1

As pro-Palestinian demonstrations continue at Rutgers-Newark, University President Jonathan Holloway intends to head to Washington later this month to discuss with congressional leaders how the school handled the protests, a university spokesperson said. ow.ly/13EU50RyZLL

TikTok is suing the federal government over a new law forcing the app’s parent company to sell or be banned from the U.S. Meanwhile, Rep. Frank Pallone has called on Congress to pass legislation to create more privacy safeguards for users’ online data. ow.ly/RmEQ50RyZOg

Israeli forces seizing control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing has increased fears over a full-scale invasion of the southern city and put negotiations with Hamas about a potential ceasefire on edge. ow.ly/KcA650RyZQj

Rep. Frank Pallone pushes for more online privacy protections. Students at 45 colleges in NJ will now have free access to a teletherapy service. The #NJSpotlightNews team breaks down today’s top stories. Watch now on NJ PBS or online: ow.ly/s3YV50Rz2XL

More than 7,000 cameras equipped with artificial intelligence capabilities will be installed in Newark schools under a $12 million contract approved by the Newark Board of Education last week. ow.ly/QZh250RyCMh

Congressional lawmakers began debating a 1,000-page-plus piece of legislation that could make air travel much safer, with more than a thousand new air traffic controllers and “near-miss” technology on runways coast to coast. ow.ly/13VR50RyE0i

Lawmakers approved a measure that would allow school districts seeing reductions in aid to submit their budgets after the state budget is done, in case the Legislature approves an appropriation that would restore money to these districts. ow.ly/YQYI50RyE7Z

May 6 – 12 is Lung Cancer Action Week, when the American Lung Association seeks to raise awareness about the disease and actions people can take to prevent lung cancer and detect it earlier. ow.ly/XBUY50RyuLR

Gov. Murphy ordered a special primary election on July 16 and a special general election on Sept. 18 to fill the vacant seat in NJ’s 10th Congressional District. Candidates wishing to run in the special election must declare by the end of the week. ow.ly/fLAk50Ry29Y

DEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette says his department is facing some federal funding cuts at the same time climate change is creating even tougher challenges — like more intense rainfall and frequent flooding. ow.ly/KWhG50Ry2cy

From Ida--to this past December's storms--the waters keep rising.
'The largest issue we hear about is flooding--no matter where we go,' New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection chief tells lawmakers. As for his dept's budget, 'flat is the new up.' njspotlightnews.org/video/environm… via NJ Spotlight News

A group of students at Princeton University say they’re willing to continue their hunger strike until the charges against 15 protesters are dropped — and their demands for the university to divest from Israel are met. ow.ly/jcNI50Ry1Us

In NJ’s 8th Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Rob Menendez is out to prove he can win reelection without his father's political support. On the other hand, Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla argues it’s time to move on from the Menendez family. ow.ly/gXVS50Ry22Z

Attorneys for Sen. Bob Menendez allege that prosecutors disclosed his sensitive mental health information when they made public letters detailing a psychiatric condition. Menendez’s federal corruption trial is set to begin next week. ow.ly/fMJL50Ry1WK

Sen. Bob Menendez’s defense team says prosecutors disclosed his mental health details. Princeton University students continue their hunger strike. The #NJSpotlightNews team breaks down today’s top stories. Watch now on NJ PBS or online: ow.ly/uMfg50Ry2po

NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi starts in one hour. Tonight, Sen. Bob Menedez's defense team accuses prosecutors of revealing sensitive personal information. Then, unrest continues on NJ’s college campuses.

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NJ’s stillbirth rate is fairly high, at 6.2 deaths per 1,000 live births, versus 5.9 nationwide. State leaders hope that a public awareness campaign will help educate families and maternal health professionals and reduce the stigma around stillbirth. ow.ly/kyM250RxnuM

“We are living within our means in a time where “flat” is the new “up,” says New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette as he fielded Qs from Asm Budget Cmte. Top concern on both sides of the aisle: flood control and funding for water infrastructure projects. Tonite NJ Spotlight News

Department of the Treasury officials will soon update lawmakers on NJ’s latest tax-collection totals. If bountiful, that bodes well for Gov. Murphy’s plan to spend more than $3.5 billion on direct property-tax relief during the 2025 fiscal year. ow.ly/aC8B50RxnAg