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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How a ‘Tiered Reimbursement’ System Could Improve Child Care in New Jersey

May 31, 2017 • Sheila Reynertson • Economic Justice
This report describes the characteristics of such a “tiered reimbursement system” and estimates the investment that would be required to make it a success in the Garden State.
Blog

NJPP Snags Two Spots on ‘Insider 100: Policymakers’ List

May 31, 2017 • NJPP Staff
Gordon MacInnes and Brandon McKoy both made the list.
Blog

Trump Budget Targets Mixed-Status Immigrant Families

May 30, 2017 • Erika J Nava • Economic Justice, Immigrants' Rights, Tax and Budget
Proposal hits families of 6.5 percent of kids in the state with cruel tax exclusion.
Video

NJPP on How Trump Budget Would Hurt New Jersey

May 25, 2017 • NJPP Staff • Tax and Budget
The proposed spending plan is "really a disaster for New Jersey."
Explainer

Poorest New Jersey Children Continue to Suffer From Inadequate Assistance

May 25, 2017 • Raymond Castro • Economic Justice
TANF is essentially being eliminated as a safety net.
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Here’s Why We Need to Improve Paid Family Leave

May 24, 2017 • NJPP Staff • Economic Justice
Paid leave is a huge asset to the state of New Jersey, yet it is woefully underutilized.
Blog

Trump Budget Would Cause Great Harm to New Jersey

May 23, 2017 • Jon Whiten • Tax and Budget
The human cost of this spending plan will be most severe in states like New Jersey
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NJPP Joins Roundtable on Improving Paid Family Leave

May 10, 2017 • NJPP Staff • Economic Justice
Paid leave is good for working families and businesses – but it could be even better.
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It’s Time for New Jersey to Rebalance the Economic-Development Scales

May 10, 2017 • Jon Whiten • Tax and Budget
Ten key reforms would start to tame out-of-control corporate tax breaks in the Garden State.
Blog

MacArthur & Frelinghuysen Put Politics Over People

May 4, 2017 • Raymond Castro • Health
ACA repeal attacks New Jerseyans' health, well-being and economic security.
Blog

What Would ‘A State Without Immigrants’ Look Like?

May 4, 2017 • Erika J Nava • Economic Justice, Immigrants' Rights
Undocumented New Jerseyans are an integral part of our state’s economy.
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National Report Dings New Jersey’s Tax Subsidy Programs

May 4, 2017 • Jon Whiten • Tax and Budget
We're one of 23 states that is "trailing" on evaluating its corporate tax breaks.
Blog

New Jerseyans with Pre-Existing Conditions Remain at Risk

May 3, 2017 • Raymond Castro • Health
Funding for high-risk pools in latest proposal is still less than what's needed.
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NJPP’s Jon Whiten on Camden Economic Development

May 2, 2017 • NJPP Staff • Economic Justice, Tax and Budget
Will surge in corporate tax breaks have a lasting impact on the city's residents?
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NJPP’s Ray Castro on the ‘MacArthur Amendment’

May 1, 2017 • NJPP Staff • Health
The latest plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act is even worse than the first.
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Raising the Minimum Wage to $15 by 2024 Would Boost the Pay of 1.2 Million New Jerseyans

May 1, 2017 • Brandon McKoy • Economic Justice
The wage increase would help a diverse group of workers who aren’t paid enough to make ends meet, improving their chances of getting by – and, often, providing for their families – in high-cost New Jersey.
Report

MacArthur Amendment to American Health Care Act Would Cause Even More Harm to New Jersey

April 26, 2017 • Raymond Castro • Health
It retains all the worst elements of the original plan and sharply reduces protections for pre-existing conditions and other health benefits.
Blog

It’s Time for Some Context on ‘Camden’ Job Growth

April 26, 2017 • Jon Whiten • Economic Justice, Tax and Budget
Jobs and economic opportunities are still too scarce for Camden city residents.
Blog

DACA-Eligible New Jerseyans Pay $66 Million a Year in Taxes

April 25, 2017 • Erika J Nava • Economic Justice
Their tax contributions would drop by 40 percent if DACA protections were rescinded.
Blog

Medicaid Cuts Would Jeopardize Health Services for Students

April 20, 2017 • Raymond Castro • Health
New Jersey’s schools receive $143 million in federal Medicaid funds each year.
Blog

Nearly 4 Million New Jerseyans Have Pre-Existing Conditions

April 6, 2017 • Jon Whiten • Health
The number includes about half a million children.
Blog

What ITIN Filers Should Know Before Filing Their Taxes

March 28, 2017 • Erika J Nava • Tax and Budget
About half of undocumented immigrants use ITIN numbers to file taxes.
Blog

‘ALICE’ Confirms: Many Workers Aren’t Paid Enough to Get By

March 27, 2017 • Brandon McKoy • Economic Justice
More than 1 in 3 New Jersey households are unable to afford basic necessities.
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NJPP’s Ray Castro on Protecting Medicaid

March 25, 2017 • NJPP Staff • Health
Half a million New Jerseyans are covered under the Medicaid expansion.
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Health Care Victory! NJPP Celebrates Trumpcare Defeat

March 24, 2017 • Jon Whiten
American Health Care Act's failure is a victory for New Jersey, and proves facts matter.

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