Brandon McKoy

Brandon McKoy, former President, was the chief executive of NJPP and lead the organization's efforts in shaping policy debates to advance economic justice for the many, not a chosen few. Prior to being named President of NJPP in February 2019, Brandon served as NJPP's Director of Government and Public Affairs, where he designed and implemented the organization's outreach, advocacy, and government relations activities. He also produces timely, credible and accessible research and analysis on issues including, but not limited to, economic security, the social safety net and economic opportunity.

Depleted Rainy Day Fund Shows How Broken the State Budget Process Is

July 2, 2021 • Tax and Budget
Lawmakers should know exactly what is in the budget and how it will be enacted before they vote on it or sign it into law.

What Happened Today at the State House is Truly Shameful

June 22, 2021 • Tax and Budget
Lawmakers voted on some of the most consequential bills of the year without any of the bill language available to the public.

Gov. Murphy’s Budget Makes Big Investments to Fund the Pandemic Recovery

February 23, 2021 • Tax and Budget
State government has an important role to play in New Jersey’s economic recovery, and Governor Murphy’s budget recognizes that reality.

NJPP Applauds Gov. Murphy for Rejecting Austerity

January 12, 2021 • General
Governor Murphy highlighted major policy victories and his vision for a pandemic recovery in his State of the State address.

Friday Facts and Figures: January 8, 2021

January 8, 2021 • General

This is a dark week for democracy. 

New Jersey Deserves Better Than $14 Billion Corporate Tax Break Law

January 7, 2021 • Tax and Budget
With a stroke of a pen, New Jersey has chosen to repeat the mistakes of the past by giving away billions of dollars in corporate tax breaks.

Rush to Approve $14 Billion in Corporate Tax Breaks is a Stunning Disappointment

December 21, 2020 • Tax and Budget
There is broad consensus that subsidizing corporations is an irresponsible and wasteful use of taxpayer dollars, but that isn't stopping New Jersey.

NJPP Applauds Passage of Historic Marijuana Legalization Bill

December 17, 2020 • Economic Justice
This is a historic day for New Jersey and a pivotal step toward dismantling the failed War on Drugs.

New Jersey Cannot Afford $11.5 Billion in Corporate Tax Subsidies

December 16, 2020 • Tax and Budget
Fast-tracking an $11.5 billion corporate tax incentive program is a slap in the face to New Jersey taxpayers.

Redistricting Commission Fails to Reflect New Jersey’s Increasing Diversity

November 19, 2020 • Democracy and Media
Of the ten voting members on the New Jersey redistricting commission, there are only two women, no women of color, and no Latino participants.