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.
Eric Scott
‘Alarming’ rise in school bullying: One area of critical concern
New Jersey's Anti-Bullying Task Force reports alarming increase in harassment, intimidation, and bullying incidents.
Stand Your Ground: Understanding Self-Defense Laws In New Jersey
Understanding New Jersey's self-defense laws: a closer look at the duty to retreat.
NJ drivers warned: Your registration renewal may not have worked online
Drivers in New Jersey may not have received vehicle registrations due to a software issue.
Enough: NJ mall bans unaccompanied teens to curb bad behavior
Deptford Mall in NJ implements new policy: teenagers must be accompanied by an adult on weekends.
Pro-Palestinian group reinstated at Rutgers University
Pro-Palestinian group expresses concerns for their safety and call for Rutgers to acknowledge genocide against Palestinians.
NJ lawmakers ignore urgent issues, give themselves big raises
NJ lawmakers fail to address important issues, but approve pay increase
Do You Have To Shovel Your Sidewalk In NJ? What the law says
Most towns in NJ do require you to clear snow and ice from the sidewalks on your property. How long do you have to do it? What are the fines if you don't?
Mask mandate imposed at NJ park as COVID rates rise
In response to rising COVID-19 cases, Sandy Hook National Park in Monmouth County, NJ, has implemented a mask mandate for all visitors.
An epic fail: the last Sears store to close in New Jersey
Sears, once the largest retailer in the world, is closing its last store in New Jersey, marking the end of an era.
Police get new tools to combat rowdy teens in NJ
Shore towns are hoping new police powers will help curtail rowdy teens NJ.
Mask mandates return for 2024 in NJ: What you need to know
NJ hospitals are returning to strict mask policies. Will New Jersey impose another universal mask mandate for the state?
Make it rain: NJ lawmakers to vote big pay hikes for themselves
Outgoing NJ Sen. Dick Codey is sponsoring legislation to give lawmakers and other top government officials huge pay raises.