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: January 17, 2020

January 17, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo
Highlights from a big week in Trenton, including the State of the State and a new task force report on corporate subsides.
Blog

State of the State 2020: Rapid Reaction

January 16, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo • General
Live from the NJPP conference room, Brandon, Sheila, Nicole, and Lou react to Governor Murphy's State of the State address (memes inside).
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: January 10, 2020

January 10, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo
New study finds that corporate tax breaks are not worth the investment.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: January 3, 2020

January 3, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo
New year, new laws, new minimum wage!
Blog

New Jersey’s Minimum Wage Rises to $11.00

December 31, 2019 • Nicole Rodriguez • Economic Justice
More than 460,000 New Jersey workers will see a boost in take home pay in 2020.
Explainer

FAQs: The Public Charge Rule Change

December 20, 2019 • Erika J Nava • Economic Justice
Frequently asked questions about the public charge rule change.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: December 20, 2019

December 20, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
Driver's license expansion is law of the land!
Report

Top Six Reasons to Expand Access to Driver's Licenses

December 16, 2019 • Erika J Nava • Economic Justice
Expanding access to driver's licenses will have widespread benefits for all residents of New Jersey.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: December 13, 2019

December 13, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
Major legislation, including driver's license expansion and expungement reform, advancing in lame duck.
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Friday Facts and Figures: December 6, 2019

December 6, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
Trump administration proposes new rules to limit basic food assistance and strip tipped workers of labor protections.
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Friday Facts and Figures: November 29, 2019

November 29, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
New Jersey on track to expand the right to vote to people on probation and parole. Vote scheduled for driver's license expansion bill.
Report

Economic Development Reform: A Comparison of Two Proposals

November 26, 2019 • Sheila Reynertson • Tax and Budget
Competing proposals by Gov. Murphy and the legislature continue to overemphasize large-scale subsidies.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: November 22, 2019

November 22, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
Legalization up in smoke. Lawmakers seek to protect workers in the gig economy.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: November 15, 2019

November 15, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
The minimum wage will continue to rise. New bills would expand and strengthen the EITC.
Report

Prosperity for All: Expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit for Childless Workers

November 14, 2019 • Vineeta Kapahi • Economic Justice
Three ways to expand and strengthen New Jersey's Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
Report

In Brief: Preparing New Jersey for the Next Economic Downturn

November 12, 2019 • Vineeta Kapahi • Tax and Budget
Comparing New Jersey's preparation for and response to the Great Recession to that of five comparable states.
Blog

Standing With Dreamers: DACA Goes to the Supreme Court

November 12, 2019 • Erika J Nava • Economic Justice
DACA arguments open at the Supreme Court. Here's what it means for New Jersey.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: November 8, 2019

November 8, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
New proposal would roll back $15 minimum wage.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: November 1, 2019

November 1, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
Open enrollment starts today. More outreach needed to reach uninsured kids.
Blog

Cuts to Higher Education Harm Students Who Already Face the Greatest Barriers

October 30, 2019 • Brandon McKoy • Tax and Budget
New Jersey slashed funding for higher education by more than 20 percent per student between 2008 and 2018.
Report

More Hispanic and Asian Children Uninsured Likely Due to Chilling Effect

October 28, 2019 • Raymond Castro • Health
New census data demonstrates the enormous harm of federal anti-immigrant policies here in the Garden State.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: October 25, 2019

October 25, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
American Dream Mall finally opens—with the help of more than $1 billion in taxpayer funds.
Report

Valuing Our Time: Strengthening New Jersey’s Overtime Law

October 24, 2019 • Nicole Rodriguez • Economic Justice
Too many New Jerseyans are working overtime and not getting paid for it. It's time to fix that.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: October 18, 2019

October 18, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
Track Changes uncover more fraud in the state's corporate subsidy programs.
Blog

Tax Cuts For The Rich Are Worse Than You Think

October 16, 2019 • Brandon McKoy • Tax and Budget
Yes, the richest households pay a lower total tax rate than you do.

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