Brenda Flanagan
@bflanagannj.bsky.social
Sr Correspondent (enviro/transit/health/politics)
@njspotlightnews.bsky.social NJPBS NJSpotlightNews
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Awards. Cat mom. Orig NOLA, to Northern Aroostook, Jerz since '79. Wawayanda Highlands. My views are my own.
@njspotlightnews.bsky.social NJPBS NJSpotlightNews
(Via NJN, WWOR, WNYW, NJTV)
Awards. Cat mom. Orig NOLA, to Northern Aroostook, Jerz since '79. Wawayanda Highlands. My views are my own.
Ming the Merciless getting spiffed up for the holidays!
November 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Ming the Merciless getting spiffed up for the holidays!
It’s official: the special election for former Cong. @mikiesherrill.bsky.social ’s CD11 seat declared by @govmurphy.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
It’s official: the special election for former Cong. @mikiesherrill.bsky.social ’s CD11 seat declared by @govmurphy.bsky.social
Gov-Elect @mikiesherrill.bsky.social tells @brivannozzinj.bsky.social about dealing w/ POTUS: "There’s this false assumption...if you just go along, that you can kind of get through this. And that’s not the case. The hits are going to be coming." Their convo:
www.njspotlightnews.org/video/nj-spo...
www.njspotlightnews.org/video/nj-spo...
NJ Spotlight News: November 20, 2025 | Video | NJ Spotlight News
We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news and our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories.
www.njspotlightnews.org
November 21, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Gov-Elect @mikiesherrill.bsky.social tells @brivannozzinj.bsky.social about dealing w/ POTUS: "There’s this false assumption...if you just go along, that you can kind of get through this. And that’s not the case. The hits are going to be coming." Their convo:
www.njspotlightnews.org/video/nj-spo...
www.njspotlightnews.org/video/nj-spo...
Gov-Elect Mikie Sherrill today submitted her resignation letter to Congress/ @govmurphy.bsky.social, effective Thurs 11:59pm. On Friday, Murphy's expected to order a special election to fill her unexpired term in NJ's CD11. It's already a crowded contest.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Gov-Elect Mikie Sherrill today submitted her resignation letter to Congress/ @govmurphy.bsky.social, effective Thurs 11:59pm. On Friday, Murphy's expected to order a special election to fill her unexpired term in NJ's CD11. It's already a crowded contest.
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The state’s funding cuts were the elephant in the room during Monday’s hearing, with most speakers tap-dancing to avoid casting too much blame at state legislators for NJ PBS’ plight.
From Dana DiFilippo
newjerseymonitor.com/2025/11/17/n...
From Dana DiFilippo
newjerseymonitor.com/2025/11/17/n...
NJ lawmakers hear pleas to save public broadcasting • New Jersey Monitor
With NJ PBS set to close, media and business leaders urged lawmakers to find funding and protect NJ's only public broadcast station.
newjerseymonitor.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The state’s funding cuts were the elephant in the room during Monday’s hearing, with most speakers tap-dancing to avoid casting too much blame at state legislators for NJ PBS’ plight.
From Dana DiFilippo
newjerseymonitor.com/2025/11/17/n...
From Dana DiFilippo
newjerseymonitor.com/2025/11/17/n...
Reposted by Brenda Flanagan
New report indicates a growing public resistance to data centers [via @wired.com]
New report indicates a growing public resistance to data centers
The facilities suck up land, water, and power—driving up prices for all—and many locals are fed up.
www.motherjones.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
New report indicates a growing public resistance to data centers [via @wired.com]
Rush is on to run for Sherrill's congressional seat www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/11/rush...
Rush is on to run for Sherrill's congressional seat | NJ Spotlight News
So far the lineup could include 11 Democrats and 1 Republican to replace the incoming governor
www.njspotlightnews.org
November 18, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Rush is on to run for Sherrill's congressional seat www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/11/rush...
Gov-Elect Mikie Sherrill's victory will create a rare open seat in NJ's 11th CD--and already there's a mad scramble, with 11 Democrats (so far) already or expected to launch campaigns in a hotly-contested special election.
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NJ Spotlight News: November 17, 2025
YouTube video by NJ Spotlight News
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November 18, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Gov-Elect Mikie Sherrill's victory will create a rare open seat in NJ's 11th CD--and already there's a mad scramble, with 11 Democrats (so far) already or expected to launch campaigns in a hotly-contested special election.
youtu.be/hWGk5fZoFas?...
youtu.be/hWGk5fZoFas?...
NJ scored SNAP benefits last weekend. But it’s in court to fight clawbacks. With the shutdown over—how will lawsuits vs the Trump Adm end? www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/11/wher...
Where the legal battle over SNAP benefits stands | NJ Spotlight News
Families, seniors and disabled residents worry about having November benefits clawed back
www.njspotlightnews.org
November 13, 2025 at 1:29 PM
NJ scored SNAP benefits last weekend. But it’s in court to fight clawbacks. With the shutdown over—how will lawsuits vs the Trump Adm end? www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/11/wher...
PLEASE NOTE UPDATED INFANT FORMULA HEALTH ALERT: EXPANDED RECALL!
November 11, 2025 at 5:43 PM
PLEASE NOTE UPDATED INFANT FORMULA HEALTH ALERT: EXPANDED RECALL!
Heads up, if you've bought ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula:
November 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Heads up, if you've bought ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula:
“Winter's a good time
to stay in and cuddle—
But put me in summer and
I'll be…a happy snowman!”
to stay in and cuddle—
But put me in summer and
I'll be…a happy snowman!”
November 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
“Winter's a good time
to stay in and cuddle—
But put me in summer and
I'll be…a happy snowman!”
to stay in and cuddle—
But put me in summer and
I'll be…a happy snowman!”
A veteran NJ congresswoman will retire:
"I am confident it is the right choice for me and my family who have graciously sacrificed by my side when I placed serving our community above all else and I can truly say, I am at peace with my decision." Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12)
"I am confident it is the right choice for me and my family who have graciously sacrificed by my side when I placed serving our community above all else and I can truly say, I am at peace with my decision." Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12)
November 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
A veteran NJ congresswoman will retire:
"I am confident it is the right choice for me and my family who have graciously sacrificed by my side when I placed serving our community above all else and I can truly say, I am at peace with my decision." Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12)
"I am confident it is the right choice for me and my family who have graciously sacrificed by my side when I placed serving our community above all else and I can truly say, I am at peace with my decision." Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12)
Done been peeped.
November 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Done been peeped.
Dems offer one-year healthcare credit extension to end govt shutdown--GOP says no, standoff grinds on. Without a deal-- how much could your health insurance premiums spike?
Senate could vote one compromise bill today, as soaring premiums threaten NJ healthcare coverage www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/11/as-h...
As health insurance premiums spike, will NJ residents cancel coverage? | NJ Spotlight News
State Department of Banking and Insurance projects health insurance premiums will increase by 174%
www.njspotlightnews.org
November 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Dems offer one-year healthcare credit extension to end govt shutdown--GOP says no, standoff grinds on. Without a deal-- how much could your health insurance premiums spike?
Senate could vote one compromise bill today, as soaring premiums threaten NJ healthcare coverage www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/11/as-h...
As health insurance premiums spike, will NJ residents cancel coverage? | NJ Spotlight News
State Department of Banking and Insurance projects health insurance premiums will increase by 174%
www.njspotlightnews.org
November 7, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Senate could vote one compromise bill today, as soaring premiums threaten NJ healthcare coverage www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/11/as-h...
Before Sherrill can be sworn in, she must resign from Congress. The timing is key Ben Hulac reports: www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/11/befo...
Before Sherrill can be sworn in, she must resign from Congress. The timing is key | NJ Spotlight News
If Sherrill steps down too early, she could miss key votes in a tightly-divided Congress
www.njspotlightnews.org
November 6, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Before Sherrill can be sworn in, she must resign from Congress. The timing is key Ben Hulac reports: www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/11/befo...
POV at Gov-Elect @MikieSherrill Election Nite Watch Party from tv camera risers in the back of the room. Delirious crowd. Check our coverage at @NJSpotlightNews (w better camera-eye views!), with election reports & analysis—and more tonite as Sherrill announces her transition team today in Trenton.
November 5, 2025 at 12:47 PM
POV at Gov-Elect @MikieSherrill Election Nite Watch Party from tv camera risers in the back of the room. Delirious crowd. Check our coverage at @NJSpotlightNews (w better camera-eye views!), with election reports & analysis—and more tonite as Sherrill announces her transition team today in Trenton.
Calling it “an attempt to suppress the vote” @mikiesherrill.bsky.social reacts to bomb threats at polling places in NJ. @njspotlightnews.org
Democratic candidate for NJ governor @mikiesherrill.bsky.social votes in Montclair, reacts to bomb threats at polling places this morning:
November 4, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Calling it “an attempt to suppress the vote” @mikiesherrill.bsky.social reacts to bomb threats at polling places in NJ. @njspotlightnews.org
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:
Updates @njspotlightnews.org
Bomb threats reported at NJ polling places in seven counties across the state. Some have already reopened, says NJ’s OAG:
November 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Updates @njspotlightnews.org
Bomb threats reported at NJ polling places in seven counties across the state. Some have already reopened, says NJ’s OAG:
November 4, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Bomb threats reported at NJ polling places in seven counties across the state. Some have already reopened, says NJ’s OAG:
Good morning, Jerz! It’s Election Day! Polls are open til 8pm! Vote!! Vote!! Vote!! Gov’s office and Assembly races on the line! And follow our election coverage tonite at 8, 9, and 10pm—to see your vote counted! @NJSpotlightNews
November 4, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Good morning, Jerz! It’s Election Day! Polls are open til 8pm! Vote!! Vote!! Vote!! Gov’s office and Assembly races on the line! And follow our election coverage tonite at 8, 9, and 10pm—to see your vote counted! @NJSpotlightNews