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 30, 2023

July 1, 2023 • Louis DiPaolo • General
New Jersey has a new state budget, but what we really need is a new budget process.
Report

StayNJ 2.0: Senior Tax Cut Still 2 Regressive and 2 Expensive

June 27, 2023 • Peter Chen • Economic Justice, Tax and Budget
Updated StayNJ senior tax cut proposal would still send the biggest benefits to already-wealthy households.
Testimony

It’s Time for New Jersey to Eliminate Public Defender Fees

June 27, 2023 • Marleina Ubel • Public Safety
Testimony from NJPP Policy Analyst Marleina Ubel in support of eliminating public defender fees and liens in New Jersey.
Blog

Reel Regret: The High Cost of Expanding Film Tax Credits in New Jersey

June 26, 2023 • Peter Chen • Tax and Budget
A proposal to expand New Jersey’s film and TV tax credit program would cost the state $200 million annually and erode safeguards against abuse.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: June 23, 2023

June 24, 2023 • Louis DiPaolo • General
StayNJ compromise still gives biggest benefits to the wealthiest households. Majority of residents want more funding for NJ Transit.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: June 16, 2023

June 17, 2023 • Louis DiPaolo • General
StayNJ would disproportionately benefit wealthy households. State tax collections come up short again. New Jersey's family leave program has a big loophole.
Blog

More Than One in Five New Jersey Workers Can Still Be Fired for Taking Paid Family Leave

June 15, 2023 • Peter Chen • Economic Justice
Loophole in New Jersey’s paid family leave law leaves many workers with no job protection.
Report

Stay Away from StayNJ: Proposal Cuts Taxes for the Rich, Leaves Low-Income Seniors Behind

June 8, 2023 • Peter Chen • Economic Justice, Tax and Budget
Highest-income residents would get eight times the benefit of the lowest-income residents under the StayNJ program.
Blog

Combating Surveillance and Protecting Privacy: Why New Jersey Needs the Values Act

May 31, 2023 • Marleina Ubel • Immigrants' Rights
Federal immigration enforcement collects sensitive data to track, target, and separate families. The Values Act would limit what information can be shared.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: May 26, 2023

May 26, 2023 • Louis DiPaolo • General
Senate President open to keeping the corporate business tax surcharge. New property tax credit proposal would leave many seniors behind.
Testimony

New Jersey Should Invest Opioid Settlement Funds to Effectively Tackle the Opioid Crisis and Prevent Future Harm

May 22, 2023 • Marleina Ubel
Testimony from NJPP Policy Analyst Marleina Ubel before the New Jersey Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund Advisory.
Testimony

Alternative Crisis Response Builds Trust and Enhances Public Safety

May 22, 2023 • Marleina Ubel
Testimony from Policy Analyst Marleina Ubel in support of community-centered approaches to public safety.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: May 19, 2023

May 20, 2023 • Louis DiPaolo • General
Tax collections take a big hit. Mayor Fulop comes out against corporate tax cut. New bill would fund more community crisis response teams.
Testimony

Corporate Tax Reform Bill Opens Loopholes, Makes it Easier to Hide Profits Overseas

May 11, 2023 • Peter Chen • Tax and Budget
Testimony from NJPP Senior Policy Analyst Peter Chen with recommendations for New Jersey's Corporate Business Tax reform bill.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: May 5, 2023

May 5, 2023 • Louis DiPaolo • General
New Jersey is a national model for creating affordable housing. Mayor Baraka comes out against corporate tax cut. Mayor Fulop endorses higher minimum wage.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: April 21, 2023

April 21, 2023 • Louis DiPaolo • General
New Jersey has some of the worst air quality in the nation. NJ Transit faces a budget shortfall. Murphy administration slow to adopt clean car rules.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: April 14, 2023

April 14, 2023 • Louis DiPaolo • General
Rutgers faculty and graduate student workers go on strike. New Jersey gets two credit rating upgrades. New worker protections against mass layoffs take effect.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: April 7, 2023

April 7, 2023 • Louis DiPaolo • General
No evidence that offshore wind is connected to whale deaths. New Jersey's finances are improving thanks to progressive taxation. NJPP is hiring!
Blog

GILTI as Charged: New Corporate Tax Proposal Would Accelerate Tax Avoidance

April 6, 2023 • Peter Chen • Tax and Budget
New proposal would reopen loopholes in the tax code and make it easier for multinational corporations to avoid paying what they owe the state.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: March 31, 2023

April 1, 2023 • Louis DiPaolo • General
New Jersey is projected to collect less revenue than initially forecasted. Tax cuts, not spending, are responsible for the federal debt.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: March 24, 2023

March 25, 2023 • Louis DiPaolo • General
Paterson police disproportionately use force against Black people. North Jersey is the most competitive rental market in the country.
Testimony

New Jersey’s FY 2024 Budget Should Prioritize Working Families Over Corporate Interests

March 21, 2023 • Alex Ambrose • Tax and Budget
Testimony from NJPP Policy Analyst Alex Ambrose to the Senate Budget Committee with recommendations for New Jersey's FY 2024 budget.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: March 17, 2023

March 17, 2023 • Louis DiPaolo • General
State releases body cam footage of police killing Najee Seabrooks. Corporate profit margins hit a 70-year high. State revenue lags across the country.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: March 10, 2023

March 10, 2023 • Louis DiPaolo • General
Paterson police kill violence intervention specialist Najee Seabrooks. Budget hearings start next week. New Jersey risks missing its clean energy goals.
Testimony

Language Access Makes Public Services More Effective and Makes Economic Sense

March 6, 2023 • Marleina Ubel • Immigrants' Rights
Testimony from NJPP Policy Analyst and State Policy Fellow Marleina Ubel in support of expanding language access for non-English speakers.

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