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 11, 2019

October 11, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
Fake wrestling comes at a real cost. The 400 wealthiest families pay a lower tax rate than you do.
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Friday Facts and Figures: October 4, 2019

October 4, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
Phantom property taxes used to boost corporate subsidies. Many workers left behind by Trump administration's OT rule.
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Friday Facts and Figures: September 27, 2019

September 27, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
FBI investigates New Jersey's corporate tax breaks. Inequality continues to rise.
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Friday Facts and Figures: September 20, 2019

September 20, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
New Jersey's corporate subsidies are a national outlier. Some high profile tax breaks still on hold.
Report

Reining in Corporate Tax Subsidies: A Better Economic Development Playbook for New Jersey

September 18, 2019 • Sheila Reynertson • Tax and Budget
New Jersey's corporate subsidies are a national outlier. Reform is necessary to rein them in and promote widespread prosperity.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: September 13, 2019

September 13, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
EDA-subsidized jobs not going to Camden residents. Number of uninsured Americans climbs.
Blog

Last Week to Apply for Tuition-Free Community College

September 11, 2019 • Erika J Nava • Economic Justice
Deadline to apply for the Community College Opportunity Grant is September 15.
Report
Featured

In Brief: New Jersey’s Teacher Workforce, 2019

September 9, 2019 • Mark Weber • Economic Justice
An in-depth look at New Jersey's teachers: who they are, how they are paid, and how they vary across districts.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: September 6, 2019

September 6, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
Experts pan corporate subsidies. More must be done to combat poverty and child hunger.
Press Release•Testimony

Experts Agree Corporate Subsidies Are Ineffective, Costly, and Unsustainable

September 5, 2019 • Brandon McKoy • Tax and Budget
Experts call on New Jersey to rein in and reform its tax credit programs.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: August 30, 2019

August 30, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
Gov. Murphy vetoes corporate subsidy extension. Newark to replace lead pipes.
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Friday Facts and Figures: August 23, 2019

August 23, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
Immigrants contribute billions to state and local taxes. Student debt is on the rise.
Blog

TANF at 23: Reform is Necessary to Break the Cycle of Poverty

August 22, 2019 • Raymond Castro • Economic Justice
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) turns 23 years old today, but we're not celebrating.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: August 16, 2019

August 16, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
Kansas and Missouri entered a corporate subsidy ceasefire. Could New Jersey be next?
Blog

New Proposed Rule Threatens the Future of Medicaid

August 13, 2019 • Raymond Castro • Health
A rule change, quietly proposed in July, threatens access to medical care for 1.7 million New Jerseyans.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: August 9, 2019

August 9, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
Corporate subsidy law may have killed a supermarket in Camden. Wages are rising faster than ever before.
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Friday Facts and Figures: August 2, 2019

August 2, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
EDA is holding off corporate subsidy payments. PATH making big investment to improve rail service.
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Friday Facts and Figures: July 26, 2019

July 26, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
New Jersey pushes back against wage theft and the gender pay gap.
Blog

Federal and State Tax Codes Can Advance Racial Equity

July 25, 2019 • Sheila Reynertson • Tax and Budget
New report outlines how federal and state tax codes are deeply intertwined with race.
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Friday Facts and Figures: July 19, 2019

July 19, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
House of Representatives passes $15 minimum wage bill. New Jersey's unemployment hits record low.
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Friday Facts and Figures: July 12, 2019

July 12, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
Tax abatements are squeezing Camden's budget. Another company failed to disclose info in tax subsidy application.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Fireworks: July 5, 2019

July 5, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
Four facts on the budget to celebrate the Fourth of July!
Blog

FY 2020 Budget: Rapid Reaction

July 2, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo • Tax and Budget
Live from the NJPP conference room, Ray, Sheila, and Lou react to the FY 2020 budget (memes inside).
Blog

New Jersey’s Minimum Wage Rises to $10.00

July 1, 2019 • Brandon McKoy • Economic Justice
The minimum wage — for most workers — is now $10.00 an hour.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: June 28, 2019

June 28, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
Governor announces no shutdown. Line-item vetoes to the Legislature's budget are expected.

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