Nancy Solomon appears in the following:
This Week in Politics: Prepping for New Jersey's All-Paper Election
Friday, September 25, 2020
With ballots due to arrive in New Jersey in early October, we look at why the state has chosen an all-paper approach to the November election.
Parents and Educators Fear Learning Pods Will Exacerbate Inequality
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Parents are flocking to a clever pandemic solution, but not everyone can afford it.
Third Time's A Charm: Murphy Gets His Millionaires Tax
Thursday, September 17, 2020
It's been his top priority since campaigning for governor. Now the state legislature has given in.
NJ Budget Hearing is Missing Crucial Element -- Lawmakers
Thursday, September 03, 2020
Budget hearings are an annual ritual that gives citizens the right to comment. But not this year.
Murphy's Pandemic Math: Tax the Rich and Boost Services
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
The New Jersey governor proposes a millionaires tax, baby bonds and borrowing as a way to recover from the economic crisis.
NJ Gov. Murphy Proposes Pandemic-Delayed Budget
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
The governor answers call from economists to spend his way out of worst recession since 1930s.
This Week in Politics: New Jersey Preps for a Historic Mail-in Election
Saturday, August 22, 2020
With the U.S. Postal Service removing equipment ahead of an election expected to rely heavily on mail-in voting, we check in on the state's latest plans.
New Jersey Economists Urge Murphy Not To Cut His Way Out Of A $10b Budget Hole
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
The 96 experts say budget cuts would hurt people of color and those hurt most by the pandemic. The want the state to raise taxes on the wealthy and large corporations.
New Study: NJ Ballots Gave Advantage to Party Insiders
Friday, August 14, 2020
The New Jersey primary shows that the state's ballot design is undermining democracy.
Federal Judge to New Jersey: Don't Cut Funding for Foster Kids
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
The court has overseen a 17-year reform effort that is almost finished. Then along came the pandemic.
Tax Breaks for New Jersey Party Boss and Other Companies Under Investigation
Friday, July 10, 2020
A governor's task force reveals the 12 companies that received $578 million in tax breaks, all of which are now suspended pending further review.
A Most Unusual NJ Primary
Wednesday, July 08, 2020
WNYC's Nancy Solomon recounts New Jersey's first statewide vote-by-mail election.
NJ Governor Wins in Lawsuit Brought by Party Boss
Monday, July 06, 2020
Democratic boss George Norcross challenged an investigation into his tax breaks, and lost.
South Jersey Democratic Primary: A Race to Take On the Party Machine
Sunday, July 05, 2020
The race to determine the Democrat to challenge Rep. Jeff Van Drew, who defected to the GOP in 2019, has turned into a fight against the machine that got him elected in the first place.
New Jersey Primary Preview
Wednesday, July 01, 2020
Nancy Solomon and Karen Yi weigh in on the progressives vying for contested seats during New Jersey's congressional primaries.
Progressive Activists Say Election Ballots In New Jersey A "Hot Mess"
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
The most valuable commodity in New Jersey politics comes under scrutiny.
Lawsuit Over Jumbo Tax Break In New Jersey Confirms Criminal Investigation
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Holtec International is suing over suspension of its $260 million tax break. The state says a criminal investigation is what's causing the delay.
New Measures Tackle Discriminatory Policing in New Jersey
Tuesday, June 02, 2020
Attorney General Gerbir Grewal wants licensing, training and tracking of all use-of-force incidents.
NJ Courts COVID Response Causes Problems for Domestic Violence Victims
Tuesday, June 02, 2020
Obtaining protection is more difficult during the pandemic.
This Week in Politics: The Politics of Reopening New Jersey
Saturday, May 30, 2020
New Jersey's governor emphasized reopening the state cautiously and responsibly. But are regional pressures and economic collapse may be forcing a new approach.
