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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Half of NJ residents want to leave — NJ Top News
Waves of new taxes and higher costs are driving more New Jersey residents to want to get out. Eric Scott explains on Thursday's First News.
Free Weed: NJ dispensary giving away a pound of pot on 4/20
Win a free bag of weed at Brute's Roots, a family-owned South Jersey cannabis dispensary, celebrating 4/20 day 2024.
New Jersey’s self defense gun laws — NJ Top News
A Trenton, NJ, man shot and killed a burglar who had entered his home. What are New Jersey's laws about the use of a gun in self defense? Eric Scott has details on this morning's First News.
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
Eric Scott Recommends Ray Catena Auto Group — And These Great Deals
Eric Scott has been recommending Ray Catena Auto Group to friends and family for more than 20 years — and he keep getting rave reviews back from them.
These New Jersey towns actually reduced property taxes in 2023
Not every town in New Jersey raises property taxes every year. Here is a list of the towns that actually reduced property taxes for 2023.
Here are the Republicans that voted to raise New Jersey’s gas tax
A handful of Republican lawmakers sided with Democrats in voting to increase the gas tax in New Jersey. The tax will automatically go up every year for the next five years.
Mayor challenges Democrats to get tough on youth crime — NJ Top News
Learn why the mayor of Edison is challenging fellow Democrats in New Jersey to get tough on youth crime. Eric Scott explains on this morning's First News.
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
NJ mourns beloved teacher — NJ Top News
An elderly man is charged in the death of a beloved teacher from Bergen County. Eric Scott has the details on this morning's First News.