Nearly 9,000 New Jersey students were involved in police-related incidents in school during one school year, according to new data released by the state Department of Education. The data come from the annual School Performance Reports for the 2024-25 scho... See more
The money was supposed to save lives and protect kids. Washington Township claimed it was doing just that, reporting to the state that it spent $170,446.70 in opioid settlement funds on 'drug education' in 2024 and 2025, according to documents. But its ow... See more
A state lawmaker is moving to tighten oversight of opioid settlement funds after an NJ.com investigation found dozens of towns misused the money intended to save lives on concerts, a muscle car and monogrammed apparel, among other expenditures. Seeking to... See more
At least five New Jersey school superintendents earned more than $300,000 during the last school year, according to the latest state data. About 80 other superintendents earned over $250,000 during the 2025-26 school year, an NJ.com analysis of the state ... See more
More than 30 organizations and advocates are calling on New Jersey towns to spend opioid settlement funds on their intended purpose, not wishlist items after an NJ.com investigation found dozens of municipalities used it on concerts, a muscle car and mono... See more
