Eric Scott has been a broadcaster and creator of content since he was 14. Now, as the Senior Political Director for New Jersey 101.5, he helps our community understand the complicated world of New Jersey politics. With almost 30 years of covering the state's political scene, Scott provides insight and perspective and help you understand what it all means for you and your family. You can hear Scott on-air as he delivers the morning news broadcasts on the Bill Spadea show. He also produces and hosts our Town Hall series of programs that explore critical issues facing the residents of New Jersey. Scott is honored to have received three Edward R. Murrow awards.
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Devastating — Did Panera lemonade kill NJ student?
A Jersey City couple claims Panera Bread's Charged Lemonade was deadly for their daughter.
Mask off — NJ hospitals drop mask mandates
Less than a month after new mask mandates were imposed at New Jersey hospitals, they are being dropped.
Cosmetology schools ordered to provide more diverse training in NJ
State officials say there are not enough options for Black residents and other people of color to receive appropriate hair styling services.
Enough — NJ dad sues Murphy over trans policy
Parents should be presumed fit to raise their children, lawsuit says, and would require parents be notified if a child changes gender identity in school.
Help to get home — NJ could pay to get residents out of Israel
New Jersey residents stranded in Israel face logistical and financial barrier to return home safely.
Beware — Scams target ANCHOR rebates — How to stay safe
Bad actors are targeting ANCHOR property tax rebates with a variety of scams that aim to separate you from your money.
Cops getting high — Lawsuit challenges NJ rules on cops and cannabis
Should police be able to smoke weed when off duty? A federal lawsuit seeks to ban all cannabis use for NJ cops.
BOOM — Live fire drills at JBMDL will rattle parts of NJ
Members of the public have been rattled by life fire drills at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst this week
More than 100 bears killed on day one of NJ hunt
Hunters are on pace for a record year as New Jersey's black bear hunt resumes.
Check your bank account — NJ begins sending ANCHOR rebates
NJ has begun sending out the first round of ANCHOR property tax rebates. It should start showing up in bank accounts this week.
No ANCHOR rebate? Reasons you may not get your money
New Jersey can seize your ANCHOR property tax rebate for a variety of reasons.
Bedbugs spoil NJ honeymoon — NJ Top News
A newlywed couple claims their honeymoon was cut short by bedbugs at a Somerset County, NJ, hotel — Eric Scott has the details on this morning's First News