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.

Explainer

Impact of Threats to Health Care by Congressional District

October 30, 2018 • Raymond Castro • Health
Impact of threats to health programs, by congressional district.
Report

Congressional Threats to Health Programs Could Harm Millions of New Jerseyans

October 30, 2018 • Raymond Castro • Health
The number one issue for voters, both Democrats and Republicans, is health care. Here's what's at stake in the midterms.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: October 26, 2018

October 26, 2018 • Louis DiPaolo
Many New Jerseyans considered working poor. Cash assistance gets a much needed bump.
Report

Opportunity Lost: Consequences and Shortcomings of the Fiscal Year 2019 Budget

October 22, 2018 • Sheila Reynertson • Tax and Budget
This year’s budget falls short in one key area: there are simply not enough stable sources of new revenue to sustain increased investments.
Blog

New Jersey’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase by 25 Cents

October 19, 2018 • Brandon McKoy • Economic Justice
The new minimum wage of $8.85 remains insufficient for workers, businesses, and the economy.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: October 19, 2018

October 19, 2018 • Louis DiPaolo
Earned sick days are on the way. Most state tax codes exacerbate income inequality.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: October 12, 2018

October 12, 2018 • Louis DiPaolo
Small bump to minimum wage. NJ Transit audit tells a tale of neglect.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: October 5, 2018

October 5, 2018 • Louis DiPaolo
Amazon raises its minimum wage. State funding for higher education lags.
Blog

Higher Ed: A Decade of Cuts and Tuition Hikes

October 4, 2018 • Brandon McKoy • Economic Justice
A decade of cuts to higher education threaten access and equity for New Jersey families.
Report

Raising the Minimum Wage to $15 is Critical to Growing New Jersey’s Economy

October 2, 2018 • Brandon McKoy • Economic Justice
Increasing the minimum wage to $15 an hour will boost the pay of 1 million workers – but not if the Legislature stalls
Report

Raising the Minimum Wage to $15 is Critical to Growing New Jersey's Economy

October 2, 2018 • Brandon McKoy • Economic Justice
Increasing the minimum wage to $15 an hour will boost the pay of 1 million workers – but not if the Legislature stalls
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: September 28, 2018

September 28, 2018 • Louis DiPaolo
Free community college coming to New Jersey. Minimum wage for airport workers to be highest in the nation.
Explainer

FAQs: Universal Driver's Licenses

September 26, 2018 • Erika J Nava • Economic Justice
New Jersey is poised to become the 13th state to expand access to driver's licenses.
Blog

NJPP Statement: Restricting Low-Income Immigrants is Un-American

September 24, 2018 • Erika J Nava • Economic Justice, Immigrants' Rights
Trump administration's proposal is state-sponsored cruelty and will penalize those struggling to provide for their families.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: September 21, 2018

September 21, 2018 • Louis DiPaolo
Poverty remains high in New Jersey. Don't bank on revenue from legalization.
Blog

Census 2017: A Tale of Two New Jerseys

September 14, 2018 • Brandon McKoy • Economic Justice
New Jersey's economy continues to improve, but too many families are being left behind.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: September 14, 2018

September 14, 2018 • Louis DiPaolo
Millennials not fleeing New Jersey. Premiums to drop in 2019.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: September 7, 2018

September 7, 2018 • Louis DiPaolo
New Jersey leads the way protecting the ACA. Expanded driver's licenses in New Jersey?
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: August 31, 2018

August 31, 2018 • Louis DiPaolo
Gas tax to go up. Combined reporting changes would close loopholes utilized by large corporations.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: August 24, 2018

August 24, 2018 • Louis DiPaolo
Trump administration rejects SALT workaround. New Jersey may legalize marijuana by end of September.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: August 17, 2018

August 16, 2018 • Louis DiPaolo
The first installment of Friday Facts and Figures, focusing on data points from NJPP reports and policy debates in New Jersey and beyond.
Report

Trump’s ACA Sabotage: Bad Medicine for New Jersey

July 30, 2018 • Raymond Castro • Health
Eighteen ways the Trump administration has undermined the Affordable Care Act.
Report

Trump's ACA Sabotage: Bad Medicine for New Jersey

July 30, 2018 • Raymond Castro • Health
Eighteen ways the Trump administration has undermined the Affordable Care Act.
Testimony

Revenue Certification Reform is Long Overdue

July 23, 2018 • Gordon MacInnes • Tax and Budget
Testimony by NJPP President Gordon MacInnes in support of SCR-132.
Report

Newest Trump Sabotage of Obamacare Could Make Health Insurance Unaffordable for Many New Jerseyans

July 17, 2018 • Raymond Castro • Health
Latest sabotage efforts will lead to higher premiums and more uninsured New Jerseyans.

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