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.

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Budget Deal: Here’s What You Need to Know

July 2, 2018 • Gordon MacInnes • Tax and Budget
The fiscal year 2019 budget makes important, new investments in New Jersey's future.
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The Millionaires Tax: A Fair, Stable Source of Revenue

June 29, 2018 • Brandon McKoy • Tax and Budget
Putting the "millionaires tax" in perspective.
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Polls Show Consistent, Widespread Support for New Taxes to Support Investment

June 20, 2018 • Sheila Reynertson • Tax and Budget
New Jersey voters value a balanced tax code that provides adequate funding for the state’s most important assets.
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Legal Representation in Immigration Courts Leads to Better Outcomes, Economic Stability

June 19, 2018 • Erika J Nava • Economic Justice
Immigrants with legal representation are more likely to avoid deportation.
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Mapping Who Would Pay a "Millionaires Tax"

June 15, 2018 • Brandon McKoy • Tax and Budget
Use our interactive map to see where New Jersey's $1 million+ tax filers live.
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Revisiting the Notorious Nine: Key Decisions That Sent New Jersey’s Financial Health Spiraling

June 14, 2018 • Gordon MacInnes • Tax and Budget
Continuing to make the mistakes of the past will only further harm New Jersey’s economic future
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Fast Facts: Proposed Tax Changes Would Bring More Balance to New Jersey’s Tax Code

May 24, 2018 • Sheila Reynertson
Lower-income families would get a tax break while wealthiest would pay their fair share.
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DACA Recipients Contribute $59 Million Per Year in Taxes

May 15, 2018 • Erika J Nava • Economic Justice
Their tax contributions would drop by 33 percent if DACA protections end.
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Most New Jerseyans Support Bold Tax Reform

May 15, 2018 • NJPP Staff
NJPP's Gordon MacInnes sat down with NJTV to discuss a new poll showing seven in ten New Jersey voters support a new tax on millionaires.
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“American Health Care Act” Would Have Been a Disaster for New Jersey

May 10, 2018 • Raymond Castro • Health
Looking back on efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
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Poll Results: Majority of New Jersey Voters Support Bold Tax Reform

May 10, 2018 • NJPP Staff
Baseline NJ Statewide Tax Poll Results April 2018
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Equal Access to Financial Aid Now Law

May 9, 2018 • Erika J Nava • Economic Justice
New Jersey becomes the tenth state to allow all students, regardless of immigration status, access to financial aid.
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"Tax Freedom Day" Analysis is Flawed

May 3, 2018 • Sheila Reynertson • Tax and Budget
Tax Foundation uses faulty analysis to push anti-tax narrative.
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States with High Tax Rates on Millionaires Are Doing Just Fine

April 26, 2018 • Sheila Reynertson • Tax and Budget
New report details the experiences of the eight states with the highest tax rates on high incomes.
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Fast Facts: Bold State Tax Reforms Would Boost New Jersey’s Economy, Create Jobs

April 18, 2018 • Sheila Reynertson • Tax and Budget
Raising new revenues and reinvesting them in New Jersey would boost the economy by $2.9 billion by 2022.
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It’s Tax Day: Let’s Commit to Investing in New Jersey

April 17, 2018 • Sheila Reynertson • Tax and Budget
Our tax code is a reflection of us, our values and the priorities we care about.
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Undocumented Immigrants Pay Taxes: County Breakdown of Taxes Paid

April 16, 2018 • Erika J Nava • Economic Justice, Immigrants' Rights
In all, they pay $587 million a year in New Jersey state and local taxes.
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New Jersey Takes A Step Toward Restoring Health Care Mandate

April 12, 2018 • Raymond Castro • Health
Restoring the individual mandate under the Affordable Care Act is essential to keeping insurance affordable.
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Legislature Passes Bill To Extend Earned Sick Leave to Over 1 Million New Jerseyans

April 12, 2018 • Brandon McKoy • Economic Justice
Legislation will help workers, families and businesses across the state.
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Passage of 'Out-of-Network' Bill a Historic Step Forward

April 12, 2018 • Raymond Castro • Health
Legislation provides new protections and transparency for New Jerseyans to avoid surprise billing.
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New Jersey Legislature Passes Tuition Equality Bill

April 12, 2018 • Erika J Nava • Economic Justice
This will put undocumented students – and New Jersey – on the path toward greater economic opportunity.
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Deliberate Disinvestment Has Been A Disaster for New Jersey

March 8, 2018 • Sheila Reynertson • Tax and Budget
New Jersey should clean up its tax code and raise new revenues to reinvest in the state.
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Investing in New Jersey’s Future Will Require New Revenues

March 6, 2018 • Gordon MacInnes • Tax and Budget
Critical investments in public assets won’t happen without more public income.
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It's Time to Restore Food Assistance for Hundreds of Thousands of New Jerseyans

March 5, 2018 • Raymond Castro • Economic Justice
Here are four reasons why New Jersey should restore “Heat and Eat” benefits.
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A $15 Minimum Wage Would Help Over 1 Million Workers and Boost New Jersey’s Economy

February 22, 2018 • Brandon McKoy • Economic Justice
Raising wages would help fight poverty and improve the well-being of workers and their families.

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