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.

Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: October 9, 2020

October 9, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo

New Jersey's school reopening plans are racially unequal. Racial justice organizations oppose redistricting ballot question.
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Budget Breakdown: Everything You Need to Know About the FY 2021 State Budget

October 8, 2020 • Sheila Reynertson • Tax and Budget
In the midst of a public health crisis, New Jersey is setting an example for the nation to follow.
Blog

New Jersey’s School Re-openings Are Racially Unequal

October 7, 2020 • Mark Weber • COVID-19, Economic Justice
New Jersey’s public schools have reopened, and not all students are having the same back-to-school experience.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: October 2, 2020

October 2, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo

New bill would codify Roe v. Wade in state law and expand access to abortion care.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: September 25, 2020

September 25, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo

New Jersey is one step closer to enacting a millionaires tax.
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Census 2019: Poverty in New Jersey Remains Higher Than Pre-Recession Levels

September 24, 2020 • Vineeta Kapahi • Economic Justice
Even though 2019 marked the end of a period of economic growth, nearly one in ten New Jersey residents lived in poverty last year.
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Census 2019: New Jersey’s Uninsured Rate Increased for the First Time in Years

September 22, 2020 • Brittany Holom-Trundy • Health
The number of uninsured New Jersey residents increased in 2019 for the first time since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was fully implemented.
Testimony

Support Young Workers by Expanding the EITC

September 22, 2020 • Vineeta Kapahi • Economic Justice
Testimony by NJPP Policy Analyst Vineeta Kapahi in support of expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to young adults.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: September 18, 2020

September 18, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo

Deal reached on millionaires tax, but there is still much more work to done to advance racial equity and economic justice.
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Proposed Regulations Threaten Driver’s License Expansion Law

September 17, 2020 • Vineeta Kapahi • Immigrants' Rights
The state Motor Vehicle Commission recently proposed regulations that would impose unreasonable burdens on many driver’s license applicants.
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Taxing High Speed Financial Transactions: An Answer to New Jersey’s Fiscal Crisis?

September 15, 2020 • Sheila Reynertson • Tax and Budget
A financial transactions tax has the potential to raise billions of dollars in new revenue.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: September 11, 2020

September 11, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo

Food insecurity on the rise. New Jersey surpasses 2010's census self-report rate.
Testimony

New Jersey’s Budget Must Reject Austerity to Fund the COVID-19 Recovery

September 11, 2020 • Sheila Reynertson • COVID-19, Tax and Budget
Testimony by NJPP Senior Policy Analyst Sheila Reynertson in support of a state budget that raises revenue to fund the COVID-19 recovery.
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Labor Day Snapshot: How New Jersey Can Honor Workers and Improve Economic Security

September 7, 2020 • Vineeta Kapahi • Economic Justice
New Jersey can honor workers by strengthening worker protections both during and beyond the COVID-19 crisis.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: September 4, 2020

September 4, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo

New Jersey is setting an example other states should follow.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: August 28, 2020

August 28, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo

Here's everything you need to know about Governor Murphy's budget proposal.
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Revised Budget Address FY 2021: Rapid Reaction

August 26, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo • Tax and Budget
Live from the NJPP Zoom room, Sheila, Vineeta, Brittany, and Lou react to Governor Murphy's revised FY 2021 budget address (with gifs!).
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: August 21, 2020

August 21, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo

Economists urge against spending cuts. New Jersey's billionaires see their wealth soar during pandemic.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: August 14, 2020

August 14, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo

State Supreme Court approves bonding. Gov. Murphy announces that certain schools can open virtually.
Report

Does the County Line Matter? An Analysis of New Jersey’s 2020 Primary Election Results

August 13, 2020 • Julia Sass Rubin • Democracy and Media
Structuring ballots around the county line impacts election outcomes by steering voters towards specific candidates.
Report

School Funding in New Jersey: Preparing Now for the 2020-21 School Year

August 10, 2020 • Mark Weber • Economic Justice
Safely re-opening schools amidst a pandemic is an expensive proposition. Fortunately, New Jersey can afford to make the required investments.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: August 7, 2020

August 7, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo

More than 100,000 New Jerseyans lost their employer-based health insurance due to COVID-19.
Blog

COVID-19 Job Loss Leaves More Than 100,000 New Jerseyans Uninsured

August 6, 2020 • Brittany Holom-Trundy • COVID-19, Health
New Jersey, and the nation, must expand health care options outside of employment.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: July 31, 2020

July 31, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo
Big week in Trenton as lawmakers pass major health care and immigrants' rights legislation.

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