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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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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Modernizing New Jersey’s Sales Tax Will Level the Playing Field and Help the Economy Thrive

February 21, 2018 • Sheila Reynertson • Tax and Budget
Strengthening New Jersey’s ability to compete in the 21st century economy requires updates to a sales tax code that was designed and implemented before the rise of online shopping and a service-oriented economy.
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Modernizing New Jersey’s Sales Tax Will Level the Playing Field and Help the Economy Thrive

February 21, 2018 • Sheila Reynertson • Tax and Budget
Strengthening New Jersey’s ability to compete in the 21st century economy requires updates to a sales tax code that was designed and implemented before the rise of online shopping and a service-oriented economy.
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New Jersey Should Replicate ACA Penalty to Keep Coverage Affordable

February 15, 2018 • Raymond Castro • Health
This is one of the most cost-effective ways that the state can reduce premiums.
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The Time for True 'Tuition Equality' is Now

February 8, 2018 • Erika J Nava • Economic Justice
Allowing undocumented students to apply for state financial aid would boost educational and economic opportunities.
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A Grain of ‘SALT’: New Jersey Needs More Than Workarounds to Respond to GOP Tax Plan

January 25, 2018 • Sheila Reynertson • Tax and Budget
SALT ‘fixes’ would mostly help state’s most well-off; plans to make state income tax fairer should move forward.
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Health Care for All New Jersey Kids

January 22, 2018 • Raymond Castro • Health
As a new administration and legislature take the reins in Trenton, New Jersey has a historic opportunity to guarantee that all children in the state have health coverage.
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Governor Takes Important Step on Tax Subsidy Evaluation

January 19, 2018 • Jon Whiten • Tax and Budget
Better evaluation is a critical part of comprehensive comprehensive subsidy reform.
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New Jersey Workers Could Lose $120M a Year in Tips Under Trump Proposal

January 19, 2018 • Brandon McKoy • Economic Justice
This proposed rule opens the door to further exploitation of tipped workers.
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Newark Makes Amazon Shortlist, Rejects Records Request for 'HQ2' Bid

January 18, 2018 • Jon Whiten • Tax and Budget
"Winning" this race to the bottom would come with a steep price tag.
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Tired ‘Outmigration’ Claims Rear Their Head In Final Days of Christie Administration

January 17, 2018 • Sheila Reynertson • Tax and Budget
New report is latest in a long line of “studies” that twist the truth about taxes.
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Signing of Amazon Tax Subsidy Bill a Fitting End to the Christie Era

January 11, 2018 • Jon Whiten • Tax and Budget
The governor has now presided over the approval of an astonishing number of 9-figure subsidy deals, and with this final legislative act will clear the way for a colossal 10-figure deal. 

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