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Brenda Flanagan

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Sr Correspondent (enviro/transit/health/politics) @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.

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For more on this issue, including a recap of the raucous first committee hearing for the bill seeking to slash comptroller oversight powers, check out this comprehensive coverage by @bflanagannj.bsky.social

04.12.2025 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tempers flare as senators vote to limit NJ watchdog powers | NJ Spotlight News A state Senate committee moved a bill to curtail certain watchdog powers, despite high-powered opposition from U.S. Sen. Andy Kim and others.

Tempers flare as senators vote to limit NJ watchdog powers www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/12/temp...

03.12.2025 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tempers flare as senators vote to limit NJ watchdog powers | NJ Spotlight News A state Senate committee moved a bill to curtail certain watchdog powers, despite high-powered opposition from U.S. Sen. Andy Kim and others.

www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/12/temp...

03.12.2025 12:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join | NJ Spotlight News NJ Spotlight News is supported by people like you. Support NJ Spotlight News today.

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We value you!

If you value @njspotlightnews.org this is truly the best moment to please donate-- because your gift will be matched! $5 x 2= $10, $50 x 2=$100 etc

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02.12.2025 22:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Snow on the mountain. Feeling like winter.

30.11.2025 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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US Commission of Fine Arts blurb claims the figure on this dime is Roman god of commerce, Mercury. Except that’s a popular misconception. She’s actually Liberty, and the wings on her cap symbolize freedom of thought. POTUS fired all commission members last month, before demolishing the East Wing.

29.11.2025 03:37 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Thanksgiving, Jerz. Wishing everyone safe travels and joyful gatherings.

27.11.2025 12:56 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ming the Merciless getting spiffed up for the holidays!

24.11.2025 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s official: the special election for former Cong. @mikiesherrill.bsky.social ’s CD11 seat declared by @govmurphy.bsky.social

21.11.2025 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sherrill looking for AG pick β€˜willing to take on the Trump administration’ | NJ Spotlight News Affordability, government accountability and budget all discussed in NJ Spotlight News interview

And read an analysis of what she had to say, with @brivannozzinj.bsky.social and @johnreitmeyer.bsky.social:
www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/11/sher...

21.11.2025 02:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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...

21.11.2025 02:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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.

x.com/RepSherrill/...

19.11.2025 03:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NJ lawmakers hear pleas to save public broadcasting β€’ 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.

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...

18.11.2025 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Many shades of blue in this crowded field of Democrats...

18.11.2025 13:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New report indicates a growing public resistance to data centers The facilities suck up land, water, and powerβ€”driving up prices for allβ€”and many locals are fed up.

New report indicates a growing public resistance to data centers [via @wired.com]

18.11.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 309    πŸ” 81    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 11

*sigh*

18.11.2025 13:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

Rush is on to run for Sherrill's congressional seat www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/11/rush...

18.11.2025 12:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
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Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy' Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files

people.com/donald-trump...

18.11.2025 02:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
NJ Spotlight News: November 17, 2025
YouTube video by NJ Spotlight News NJ Spotlight News: November 17, 2025

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?...

18.11.2025 01:34 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Where the legal battle over SNAP benefits stands | NJ Spotlight News Families, seniors and disabled residents worry about having November benefits clawed back

NJ scored SNAP benefits last weekend. But it’s in court to fight clawbacks. With the shutdown overβ€”how will lawsuits vs the Trump Adm end? www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/11/wher...

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PLEASE NOTE UPDATED INFANT FORMULA HEALTH ALERT: EXPANDED RECALL!

11.11.2025 17:43 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Heads up, if you've bought ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula:

11.11.2025 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œWinter's a good time
to stay in and cuddleβ€”
But put me in summer and
I'll be…a happy snowman!”

11.11.2025 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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)

10.11.2025 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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a cartoon girl in a blue dress is kneeling in a field holding a bag ALT: a cartoon girl in a blue dress is kneeling in a field holding a bag
10.11.2025 00:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Done been peeped.

09.11.2025 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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?

08.11.2025 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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%

Senate could vote one compromise bill today, as soaring premiums threaten NJ healthcare coverage www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/11/as-h...

07.11.2025 12:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Before Sherrill can be sworn in, she must resign from Congress. The timing is key | NJ Spotlight News If SherrillΒ steps downΒ too early, she could miss key votes in aΒ tightly-dividedΒ Congress

Before Sherrill can be sworn in, she must resign from Congress. The timing is key Ben Hulac reports: www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/11/befo...

06.11.2025 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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