Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:05:10 -0400 en-us © 2026 Media First Group yes New Jersey, USA f9113f1c-2848-5d58-bb79-eb293266b1a7 mediafirstgroup@gmail.com On New Jersey episodic false Join Host Laura Jones as she interviews newsmakers and elected officials from across the Garden State.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) New Jersey, NJ, Garden State, Politics, Trenton On New Jersey mediafirstgroup@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/srvv6apjrl4txpmokh04v4oc9u0n?.jpg New Jersey Politics (Episode 511) This week on New Jersey Politics, Host Laura Jones speaks with panelists and attendees at BINJE’s Best: Top Women in Business, where over 300 business leaders came together to celebrate the outstanding achievements of women across New Jersey.

]]> This week on New Jersey Politics, Host Laura Jones speaks with panelists and attendees at BINJE’s Best: Top Women in Business, where over 300 business leaders came together to celebrate the outstanding achievements of women across New Jersey.

]]> On New Jersey Buzzsprout-19022259 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400 1459 full false New Jersey Politics (Episode 509) This week on New Jersey Politics with Laura Jones, Jon Shure from the Start Strong NJ coalition talks about a new report that says child care is costing New Jersey's economy at least $5 billion a year. Plus, the developers behind Jersey City's waterfront are marking a major milestone by giving back. Charles Burton from LeFrak explains how they're supporting 40 local nonprofits.

]]> This week on New Jersey Politics with Laura Jones, Jon Shure from the Start Strong NJ coalition talks about a new report that says child care is costing New Jersey's economy at least $5 billion a year. Plus, the developers behind Jersey City's waterfront are marking a major milestone by giving back. Charles Burton from LeFrak explains how they're supporting 40 local nonprofits.

]]> On New Jersey Buzzsprout-18876553 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0400 1496 full false New Jersey Politics (Episode 508) Host Laura Jones focuses on the April 16 special election for New Jersey’s open 11th Congressional District seat, previously held by now-Governor Mikie Sherrill.She speaks with the Republican and Democrat candidates. Republican Joe Hathaway, Randolph Township councilman and former mayor, ran unopposed in the GOP primary. Democrat Analilia Mejia, a lifelong Elizabeth native and progressive organizer who worked on Bernie Sanders’ 2020 campaign, won a competitive primary.

]]> Host Laura Jones focuses on the April 16 special election for New Jersey’s open 11th Congressional District seat, previously held by now-Governor Mikie Sherrill.She speaks with the Republican and Democrat candidates. Republican Joe Hathaway, Randolph Township councilman and former mayor, ran unopposed in the GOP primary. Democrat Analilia Mejia, a lifelong Elizabeth native and progressive organizer who worked on Bernie Sanders’ 2020 campaign, won a competitive primary.

]]> On New Jersey Buzzsprout-18876375 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0400 1460 full false New Jersey Politics (Episode 507) Host Laura Jones takes a look at New Jersey's budget and the Governor's upcoming Budget Address with Republican Senate Leader Anthony Bucco and former Legislator and Democrat, John Wisniewski.

]]> Host Laura Jones takes a look at New Jersey's budget and the Governor's upcoming Budget Address with Republican Senate Leader Anthony Bucco and former Legislator and Democrat, John Wisniewski.

]]> On New Jersey Buzzsprout-18875593 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0500 1500 full false New Jersey Politics (Episode 506) Host Laura Jones speaks with Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger about a push for voter ID laws in New Jersey. Plus, a visit to Sen. Andy Kim’s Town Hall in Asbury Park, where the Senator discusses current issues with constituents.

]]> Host Laura Jones speaks with Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger about a push for voter ID laws in New Jersey. Plus, a visit to Sen. Andy Kim’s Town Hall in Asbury Park, where the Senator discusses current issues with constituents.

]]> On New Jersey Buzzsprout-18799184 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0500 1480 full false New Jersey Politics (Episode 505) Host Laura Jones focuses on funding New Jersey’s public schools. She speaks with Jefferson Township School Superintendent Jeanne Howe about how her district is handling nearly $50-million in cuts. Plus, former New Jersey State Board of Education Vice President Andy Mulvihill on how New Jersey’s new Governor may approach funding schools.

]]> Host Laura Jones focuses on funding New Jersey’s public schools. She speaks with Jefferson Township School Superintendent Jeanne Howe about how her district is handling nearly $50-million in cuts. Plus, former New Jersey State Board of Education Vice President Andy Mulvihill on how New Jersey’s new Governor may approach funding schools.

]]> On New Jersey Buzzsprout-18799196 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500 1501 full false New Jersey Politics (Episode 504) Host Laura Jones speaks with Republican Senate Leader, Sen. Anthony Bucco and Dr. Ben Dworkin,  Founder of the Institute for Public Policy and Citizenship at Rowan University about Governor Sherrill's new administration and how both parties could work together.

]]> Host Laura Jones speaks with Republican Senate Leader, Sen. Anthony Bucco and Dr. Ben Dworkin,  Founder of the Institute for Public Policy and Citizenship at Rowan University about Governor Sherrill's new administration and how both parties could work together.

]]> On New Jersey Buzzsprout-18595660 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 1501 full false New Jersey Politics (Episode 503) On New Jersey Politics with Laura Jones, Host Laura Jones brings us an overview of the Inauguration of New Jersey's new Governor, Mikie Sherrill. She also attends the Inaugural Ball where she speaks with Lt Governor Dale Caldwell and Senator Cory Booker.

]]> On New Jersey Politics with Laura Jones, Host Laura Jones brings us an overview of the Inauguration of New Jersey's new Governor, Mikie Sherrill. She also attends the Inaugural Ball where she speaks with Lt Governor Dale Caldwell and Senator Cory Booker.

]]> On New Jersey Buzzsprout-18595619 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500 1501 full false New Jersey Politics (Episode 502) On New Jersey Politics with Laura Jones, Laura Jones speaks with Christine Hanlon, the newly elected chair of the New Jersey Republican Party, about rebuilding the GOP, party unity, and upcoming elections. The show also features Assemblywoman Ellen Park, chair of the Assembly Judiciary Committee, who explains new legislation aimed at strengthening protections for New Jersey’s immigrant communities and reinforcing trust between residents and law enforcement.

]]> On New Jersey Politics with Laura Jones, Laura Jones speaks with Christine Hanlon, the newly elected chair of the New Jersey Republican Party, about rebuilding the GOP, party unity, and upcoming elections. The show also features Assemblywoman Ellen Park, chair of the Assembly Judiciary Committee, who explains new legislation aimed at strengthening protections for New Jersey’s immigrant communities and reinforcing trust between residents and law enforcement.

]]> On New Jersey Buzzsprout-18655539 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 1441 full false