NJ Spotlight News
All signs point to another full state pension contribution
Clip: 1/26/2023 | 3m 49sVideo has Closed Captions
The public-worker pension system was chronically underfunded for decades
As we head into budget season, the annual guessing game can begin as to where Gov. Phil Murphy will prioritize state money. This week, reporters gained a few clues on the public-worker pension system, which was chronically underfunded for decades. It appears to be on track for another full payment to cover the retirement benefits of an estimated 800,000 current and retired government workers.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
NJ Spotlight News is a local public television program presented by THIRTEEN PBS
NJ Spotlight News
All signs point to another full state pension contribution
Clip: 1/26/2023 | 3m 49sVideo has Closed Captions
As we head into budget season, the annual guessing game can begin as to where Gov. Phil Murphy will prioritize state money. This week, reporters gained a few clues on the public-worker pension system, which was chronically underfunded for decades. It appears to be on track for another full payment to cover the retirement benefits of an estimated 800,000 current and retired government workers.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
How to Watch NJ Spotlight News
NJ Spotlight News is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship
Book banning controversy in Glen Ridge
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: 1/26/2023 | 4m 20s | Some residents want six books banned, other residents oppose (4m 20s)
Mass shootings underscore challenge of gun violence
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: 1/26/2023 | 4m 47s | Interview: Michael Anestis of New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center (4m 47s)
NJ cannabis market challenging for social equity applicants
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: 1/26/2023 | 4m 16s | NJ resident is first social equity owner of recreational marijuana store in NYC (4m 16s)
NJ native Tommy Paul vs. Novak Djokovic in Australian Open
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: 1/26/2023 | 55s | Paul reaches semifinal stage against nine-time Australian Open champion (55s)
Opposition to Ciba-Geigy Superfund site settlement proposal
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: 1/26/2023 | 4m 11s | ‘Make no mistake, nobody’s off the hook,’ DEP commissioner says (4m 11s)
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship
Support for PBS provided by:
NJ Spotlight News is a local public television program presented by THIRTEEN PBS