Hey, NJ

Hey, NJ

Hey, NJ is a podcast for New Jerseyans who want to know things. In this weekly podcast, we’ll focus on three keys: affordability, accessibility and accountability. We’ll talk property taxes, NJ politics and just what’s happening in NJ... since there’s no shortage of headlines.

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June 6, 2025 13 mins
Hey, NJ! This week, we're talking about the primary election.    Hosts Maddi Ference and John P. McAlpin break down everything NJ voters need to know ahead of June 10, including the differences between partisan and nonpartisan elections, voting eligibility and the various methods to cast a ballot. They also discuss NJ's historically low voter turnout for primaries and why NJ's closed primary may be a contributing factor.  ---------...

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Hey, NJ! This week, we're talking about taxes.    Gov. Phil Murphy's budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 included more than $1 billion in tax hikes to bridge the gap between revenues and projected spending. Hosts John P. McAlpin and Maddi Ference discuss the complexities of New Jersey's tax system and the implications of Gov. Murphy's potential tax changes. With just a few weeks to enact a budget, are lawmakers likely to go with M...

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Hey, NJ! This week, we’re talking NJ Transit.

The NJ Transit strike is settled and rail service is back up and running. But the financial outlook for New Jersey’s largest bus and rail system is still down. Fares are going up... again. Why? Hosts John P. McAlpin and Maddi Ference tell you what the NJ Transit strike shows about how shaky the agency is.

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Hey, NJ! This week, we're talking about the state budget. 

It may sound boring, but it's not. Hosts John P. McAlpin and Maddi Ference recap some of the highlights from recent legislative committee hearings in Trenton.  

What does that mean? Climate change. Wildfires. NJ Transit fare increases. It's MVC fees and community colleges. Cuts to tuition aid. The gas tax.

Join us for the real-life, community impact beyond the tax dollars. 

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New Jersey is spending millions on hospitals, schools and stormwater projects. Money is going to childcare services and maternal health programs. Towns are getting money. Food pantries. Community theaters. But, where’s it coming from? NJ’s share of the federal American Rescue Plan Act.

What’s that have to do with COVID-19? Read more here.

On today's episode, we'll explain how we tracked the final push to spend what had been more th...

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Hey, NJ is a podcast for New Jerseyans who want to know things. In this weekly podcast, we’ll focus on three keys: affordability, accessibility and accountability.     We’ll talk property taxes, NJ politics and just what's happening in NJ... since there's no shortage of headlines.      We want to hear from you! What stories should we be covering? What questions should we be asking? Let us know! Send an email to underthedome@njspotl...
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