The Sunlight Monitor
Our posts on the issues of the day.
March 12, 2026
Gov. Sherrill presented a record $60.7 billion budget to the legislature, touting her “affordability” pitch and claims of no new taxes (as opposed to tax increases) […]
March 3, 2026
Another slam-dunk ruling in favor of parental rights, this time from the US Supreme Court. California’s law prohibiting schools from notifying parents of their child’s gender […]
February 24, 2026
In a stunning admission, the NJEA claims that it has no responsibility to ensure that its members’ dues are well spent — even if it’s $40 […]
February 20, 2026
Looks like there has been a significant change in tone and optics at the post-Sean Spiller NJEA. All of a sudden “member voices,” “transparency,” and “honesty” […]
February 13, 2026
Another of Gov. Murphy’s legacies: the tax-hike trifecta. From Murphy’s first budget in 2018 through 2025, New Jersey property taxes increased 20.6%, including 4.7% last year, […]
February 6, 2026
There’s been some confusion about the recent US Census Bureau 2025 update. Publications like NJ.com describe New Jersey’s population as “soaring.” Meanwhile, domestic migration studies like […]