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: June 21, 2019

June 21, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
Legislature passes a budget without a millionaires tax and corporate subsidy extension without reforms.
Testimony

Legislature’s Budget Built on Shaky Foundation

June 18, 2019 • Brandon McKoy • Tax and Budget
The proposal foregoes the millionaires tax and relies on rosy revenue projections.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: June 14, 2019

June 14, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
Another corporation caught providing false info to the EDA. Lawmakers vote to extend subsidy programs without reforms.
Testimony

Corporate Subsidy Proposals Lack Necessary Reforms

June 13, 2019 • Brandon McKoy • Tax and Budget
Corporate subsidies have been improperly designed, poorly measured, and insufficiently examined.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: June 7, 2019

June 7, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
The EDA places a hold on Holtec's tax subsidy. Trump's tax cuts still haven't trickled down.
Testimony

Gov. Murphy’s EDA Reforms Are Necessary to Correct Flaws in EDA Programs

June 5, 2019 • Brandon McKoy • Tax and Budget
Reform package will ensure benefits of corporate subsidies are broadly shared.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: May 31, 2019

May 31, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
New Jersey is setting up its own health care market. Looks like Amazon didn't need tax breaks to move to New York City.
Explainer

Driver’s License Expansion Would Pay for Itself and More

May 28, 2019 • Erika J Nava • Economic Justice, Tax and Budget
Driver's license expansion would generate tens of millions of dollars in annual revenue.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: May 24, 2019

May 24, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
Big tax subsidy in jeopardy. Trump tries to redefine poverty.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: May 17, 2019

May 17, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
New Jersey's rainy day fund may get a boost for the first time in 11 years.
Testimony

Pension and Benefit Cuts Are Bad Public Policy and Even Worse Optics

May 16, 2019 • Brandon McKoy • Tax and Budget
Lawmakers can continue to balance budgets on the backs of middle class families or ensure the wealthy pay their fair share.
Testimony

Treasurer’s Testimony Highlights Need for Sustainable Revenue

May 14, 2019 • Sheila Reynertson • Tax and Budget
This year’s budget relies on over $1 billion in one-shot revenues that are set to disappear.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: May 10, 2019

May 10, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
This week's Facts feature the work of Progress 2019 panelists and the organizations they represent.
Blog

5 Reasons to Attend Progress 2019

May 7, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
NJPP's annual policy conference, Progress 2019, is this Friday in New Brunswick!
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: May 3, 2019

May 3, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
More fraud and corruption exposed in New Jersey's tax subsidy programs.
Press Release•Testimony

Lobbyists Drafting EOA is Privatization of the Legislative Process

May 2, 2019 • Brandon McKoy • Tax and Budget
Corporate lobbyists drafting the EOA represents a privatization of the legislative process.
Blog

Local News is Necessary for a Thriving Democracy

April 29, 2019 • Sheila Reynertson • Democracy and Media
The erosion of local news is directly linked to drops in civic engagement. The Civic Info Consortium can change that.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: April 26, 2019

April 26, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
Tax collections have not rebounded from the Great Recession.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: April 19, 2019

April 19, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
Calls for resignations at the EDA. More evidence that driver's license expansion works.
Blog

A Proposal to Fix the Federal Tax Code for Working Families

April 15, 2019 • Sheila Reynertson • Tax and Budget
The Working Families Tax Relief Act would boost incomes of 2.7 million New Jerseyans.
Report
Featured

It’s Time for All Kids Health Coverage

April 12, 2019 • Raymond Castro • Health
The best investment a state can make is in its kids — that's why it's critical all children have health coverage.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: April 12, 2019

April 12, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
Too many Fortune 500 companies pay no federal taxes. Sheriff elections will determine local immigration enforcement.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: April 5, 2019

April 5, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
New poll shows millionaires tax is incredibly popular. It will also help the state pay for critical infrastructure.
Blog

Millionaires Tax is the Right Policy at the Right Time

April 2, 2019 • Brandon McKoy • Tax and Budget
The millionaires tax will combat income inequality and allow New Jersey to invest in state assets we all rely on.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: March 29, 2019

March 29, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
More fraud at the EDA. Another attempt by Trump to dismantle the ACA.

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