Bobby Brier

Multimedia reporter @NJSpotlightNews covering mental health issues especially in rural communities | Alum @nyu_ajo & @Report4America

[Report for America @Report4America]

Since 2018, @Report4America corps members have written 100,000 stories — but this is just the beginning.

The future of local journalism is here, and it’s powered by our corps members and newsroom partners.

Our 2025 Impact Report explores highlights from this past year, and showcases the transformative impact we've had on the local news landscape since our founding.

Read more: https://t.co/6dSinOzEq9
#RFAImpact2025

[Lilo Stainton @LiloStainton]

It may be a partial win for @PPFA - but it's tough news for @ppncsnj and @PPMetroNJ.

However ALL patients, including those with #Medicaid, still welcome at the 20 #PlannedParenthood sites in #NJ, the group says.

My story via @NJSpotlightNews
https://t.co/RhrOzJmLfM

[Lilo Stainton @LiloStainton]

However, here is the list of programs Democrats added $400 million to make sure were funded, per @colleenodea @NJSpotlightNews. Go figure.
https://t.co/6eSScJlAWj

[Lilo Stainton @LiloStainton]

No room in #NJ's $58 billion+ state budget for a proven program that saves lives and improves communities. @bobby_brier @NJSpotlightNews explains.

https://t.co/TFCp9yi8LI

[Colleen O'Dea @colleenodea]

What did the Democrats add to the ~$59B NJ budget on a Friday night? Hundreds of millions of decorations for the Christmas tree aka pork. Lots for projects in leaders' districts, tho we still don't know who actually asked for the $. @NJSpotlightNews
https://t.co/9cYV9DmeOc

[Bobby Brier @bobby_brier]

Budget diversion of opioid settlement funds outrages advocates

Protesters stage ‘die-in’ over $45M appropriation for four hospitals
@NJSpotlightNews

https://t.co/Ru37BKINUI

[Bobby Brier @bobby_brier]

Harm reduction advocates protested at the Senate voting session moments ago over a proposal in the upcoming state budget that would divert $45 million in opioid settlement funds to 4 hospitals without identifying what these funds would be used for. ⁦⁦@NJSpotlightNews⁩

[Bobby Brier @bobby_brier]

Trump funding cuts deplete violence intervention programs

Community-based violence intervention programs are a key component in reducing and preventing gun violence across the state, advocates, academics and state officials say.
@NJSpotlightNews
https://t.co/6WX0nq8W8G

[NJ Spotlight News @NJSpotlightNews]

On this week’s episode of “Hey, NJ,” we’re talking about rising electricity bills.

We’ll dive into why bills are spiking and what lawmakers are doing to help cut costs for customers. https://t.co/quYuv9NHzQ

[Bobby Brier @bobby_brier]

Trump admin cuts 988 suicide prevention support for LGBTQ+ youth

Crisis hotline ordered to stop specialized support to callers beginning next month @NJSpotlightNews

“This decision is both cruel and calculated." — Dr. Perry Halkitis @RutgersSPH

https://t.co/Lje7b6aeNP

[Bobby Brier @bobby_brier]

Lawsuit possible after Toms River rejects church plan for homeless shelter

“We’re not surprised that the vote went this way, but we are very disappointed nonetheless." — The Rev. Lisa Hoffman, Christ Episcopal Church

@NJSpotlightNews

https://t.co/hpjXzQyV3u

[Jennifer Chuang, MD @njteendoc]

Thx @bobby_brier for interviewing me about this important topic to reduce youth suicide.

‘If they’re in a really dark place, their risk of dying by suicide could be quite high … and if they really need help, you want them to get help as soon as possible.”

[Bobby Brier @bobby_brier]

More 988 intervention for young people with suicidal thoughts?

Trained hotline operators in NJ could soon be allowed to make follow-up calls without parents’ permission

@NJSpotlightNews

https://t.co/t1PJzOSA10

[NJ Spotlight News @NJSpotlightNews]

Tonight's Spotlight: Ciattarelli and Sherill will face off in November - https://t.co/Z8Njfu6HAO

[Colleen O'Dea @colleenodea]

Less than two hours until polls close, still time to vote NJ!
Make sure to tune in to @NJSpotlightNews tonight as we give you the results https://t.co/U88mn3HC0Q
And we will have all the results online too from our home page https://t.co/AinHbizdtT

[NJ Spotlight News @NJSpotlightNews]

Early voting reports point to an engaged electorate, and turnout could exceed expectations. As of the end of day Monday, close to 481,000 New Jerseyans had voted. https://t.co/HRxCRFFctd

[NJ Spotlight News @NJSpotlightNews]

Weekly picks: Primary time - https://t.co/C34vYe3qDU

[Colleen O'Dea @colleenodea]

Attn NJ: Voting started today at 10 am, goes til 8 pm nightly til Sunday, when it ends @ 6.
What NJ gov & lawmakers do at least as important, if not more, than the president re the lives of New Jerseyans. Yet no more than 1/4 of registered Ds and Rs vote in gov primaries

[Bobby Brier @bobby_brier]

Church at center of homeless shelter debate targeted for seizure

Timing of Toms River Township’s pending eminent domain ordinance cannot be ignored, homeless advocates say

@NJSpotlightNews

https://t.co/vC0DBnaTV6

[Charles Stile @PoliticalStile]

What NJ and Medicaid users could lose because of GOP bill | NJ Spotlight News. From ⁦@LiloStainton⁩ And how will StayNJ Legislature respond without tax hikes or spending cuts? https://t.co/X1ARrHxGK7