NJ Spotlight News March 18, 2026

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked 17% in New Jersey last year. For the average household, that’s an increase of about $260 a year.   Plus, from the front lines to the home front, what’s being done to assist veterans struggling with homelessness in New Jersey.   Also, we talk with a disability rights advocate calling for better protections of wheelchairs and scooters - that all too often break during air travel.   And, Lucy the Elephant is getting a makeover. The 144- year-old South Jersey attraction has been a staple in the Margate community, drawing families and tourists for generations, and has received the federal funding needed to make critical repairs.