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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This is the shocking cost to house a prison inmate in New Jersey
New Jersey reveals shocking increase in cost to house inmates, surpassing cost of child education.
New ticket blitz targets NJ drivers — How to avoid a ticket
Here are the details of a new ticket blitz that will be targeting New Jersey drivers, and how to avoid getting a costly ticket. Police will be targeting distracted driving with an emphasis on illegal cell phone usage.
Lawmaker wants to double this tax in New Jersey
A Democratic state senator from New Jersey is proposing to double a tax connected to online and sports gambling. Learn how it could effect you.
Here’s why car prices are about to spike up again in New Jersey
Car prices had been trending downward in New Jersey. The collapse of the Key bridge in Baltimore could push prices up again in the Garden State.
Police launch big enforcement effort on major New Jersey highway
State Troopers from New Jersey are teaming up with troopers from New York state for a major enforcement initiative aimed at reducing fatal crashes on Route 80.
This scam is everywhere in New Jersey: How to protect yourself
Skimmer scams are rising fast in New Jersey. Learn how to spot a card skimmer and how to protect yourself from this scam.
Home is your castle? When you can use a gun in NJ to defend yourself
Answers to questions about the use of deadly force in protection of your person and property in New Jersey
NJ churches prep for mass shootings with ‘bleed control kits’
Enhancing Safety and Preparedness: New Jersey Homeland Security Distributes Bleeding Control Kits to Houses of Worship
Murphy seeks to create thousands of new ‘gun free zones’ in NJ
All businesses in New Jersey are being encouraged to ban guns from their property. Gov. Murphy and AG Platkin want to create thousands of new 'gun free zones.'
Monumental ruling on emotional support animals in NJ: What it means
New Jersey Supreme Court landmark ruling upholds rights for emotional support animals, distinguishing them from pets.
Dangerous EV fires becoming more common in New Jersey
Growing concern over the safety risks posed by EV fires as seen in the lengthy battle to extinguish the Audi Q5 SUV fire in Hackensack.
This is the most common action before a fatal crash in New Jersey
In the moments before a fatal crash in New Jersey, here is what most drivers were doing before the wreck.