New Jersey Policy Perspective produces independent research and analysis on policy solutions to advance social, economic, and racial justice. From data-driven reports to policy briefs and explainers, we work to provide lawmakers, legislative staff, advocates, community leaders, and reporters with the facts and figures behind the most pressing policy issues facing the Garden State.

Blog

Introducing the State of Opportunity Index

April 20, 2021 • Nicole Rodriguez • General
The new State of Opportunity Index provides a clearer idea of the challenges we face and where they manifest.
Report

Blueprint to Secure a Just Recovery

April 20, 2021 • NJPP Staff • General
A message from NJPP President Brandon McKoy on the bold and comprehensive proposals outlined in the Blueprint.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: April 16, 2021

April 16, 2021 • Louis DiPaolo • General

Gov. Murphy announces new financial assistance for residents enrolling in the state health exchange. Immigrant workers still without pandemic relief.
Testimony

Structure of New Emerge Tax Credit Program Must Prioritize Equity and Transparency

April 16, 2021 • Sheila Reynertson • Tax and Budget
Comments by NJPP Senior Policy Analyst Sheila Reynertson on draft rules governing the new Emerge tax credit program.
Report

Tools for Building a Healthy Budget

April 15, 2021 • Sheila Reynertson • Tax and Budget
Six ways to de-politicize New Jersey's budget-making process.
Blog

New York Approves $2.1 Billion Relief Fund for Immigrants — New Jersey Should Do the Same

April 9, 2021 • Vineeta Kapahi • Immigrants' Rights, Tax and Budget
New York’s Excluded Workers Fund will provide pandemic relief to approximately 290,000 immigrant workers.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: April 9, 2021

April 9, 2021 • Louis DiPaolo • General

New York will provide pandemic relief to immigrant workers. State Attorney General unveils Use of Force Dashboard.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: April 2, 2021

April 2, 2021 • Louis DiPaolo • General

New study finds that some of the biggest U.S. corporations paid no federal taxes. New Jersey expands access to the polls.
Report

Roadmap to Electrifying New Jersey’s Public Bus Fleet

March 31, 2021 • Nausheen Rajan • Health
A fully electric bus fleet will not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions in New Jersey, but also result in significant savings for the state.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: March 26, 2021

March 26, 2021 • Louis DiPaolo • General

Early voting bill heads to Gov. Murphy's desk. Immigrants' rights advocates unveil a new policy platform.
Blog

Cooperation with ICE Deepens Racial and Economic Disparities in New Jersey

March 24, 2021 • Vineeta Kapahi • Immigrants' Rights
Immigration enforcement practices violate human rights, harm public health, and worsen racial disparities.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: March 19, 2021

March 19, 2021 • Louis DiPaolo • General

New Jersey has the highest rate of new COVID-19 cases in the country. IRS pushes back the federal deadline to file your taxes.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: March 12, 2021

March 12, 2021 • Louis DiPaolo • General

President Biden signs the American Rescue Plan into law; New Jersey will finally receive some much-needed federal relief!
Testimony

The State Budget Must Support Those Harmed Most by the Pandemic

March 10, 2021 • Sheila Reynertson • Tax and Budget
Testimony by NJPP Senior Policy Analyst Sheila Reynertson in support of a state budget that funds New Jersey's pandemic recovery.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: March 5, 2021

March 5, 2021 • Louis DiPaolo • General

The nation's pandemic recovery stalls due to a lack of consistent federal relief. Gov. Murphy extends utility shutoff moratorium.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: February 26, 2021

February 26, 2021 • Louis DiPaolo • General

Budget season is back. New Jersey finally legalizes recreational cannabis. Paterson to implement a universal basic income pilot program.
Blog

Gov. Murphy’s FY 2022 Budget Address: 5 Key Takeaways

February 24, 2021 • Louis DiPaolo • Tax and Budget
Highlights from Gov. Murphy's FY 2022 budget address, including one big omission.
Blog

Higher Education Funding Still Lags Behind Pre-Recession Levels

February 19, 2021 • Louis DiPaolo • Economic Justice
Years of cuts to higher education, tuition increases, and the diminishing value of financial aid make college less affordable and less accessible.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: February 19, 2021

February 19, 2021 • Louis DiPaolo • General

New Jersey to prioritize greater vaccine equity. Governor Murphy announces a big investment in clean energy.
Blog

Tax Break on PPP Loan Expenses Will Cost New Jersey More Than $1 Billion

February 16, 2021 • Sheila Reynertson • COVID-19, Tax and Budget
State lawmakers give the green light to a $1.2 billion double tax cut on federal grants through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: February 12, 2021

February 12, 2021 • Louis DiPaolo • General

New Jersey hits major vaccine milestone. New state health exchange is a big success.
Report

The “Whitening” of Camden’s Teachers

February 11, 2021 • Mark Weber • Economic Justice
As charter school enrollments grow, Camden has fewer Black teachers.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: February 5, 2021

February 5, 2021 • Louis DiPaolo • General

New coalition launches to abolish the drug war. New Jersey to get more aid from FEMA to respond to the pandemic.
Explainer

For the People, By the People: New Jersey State Budget 101

February 3, 2021 • Marleina Ubel • Tax and Budget
Everything you need to know about the New Jersey state budget.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: January 29, 2021

January 29, 2021 • Louis DiPaolo • General

Open enrollment period extended. Candidates unite in lawsuit to abolish the line.

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