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.

Proposed Cap on Legal Marijuana Licenses Undermines Racial Equity

November 18, 2020 • Economic Justice
An arbitrarily low cap on cannabis cultivators stands in the way of equity and justice in New Jersey's legal marijuana market.

Police Presence at the Polls Could Suppress Turnout

October 26, 2020 • Democracy and Media
Testimony by NJPP President Brandon McKoy in support of limiting police presence at polling locations.

At Last! Deal on Millionaires Tax Makes New Jersey’s Tax Code A Lot Fairer

September 17, 2020 • Tax and Budget
New Jersey’s tax code just got a lot fairer with the budget deal announced by Governor Murphy and legislative leadership.

Gov. Murphy’s Budget Protects Key State Programs During Pandemic

August 25, 2020 • Tax and Budget
Gov. Murphy’s budget proposal protects key state programs and services that workers and their families rely on.

For the Many NJ: State Budget Doubles Down on Austerity, Harming Families Hit Hardest by Pandemic

June 30, 2020 • Tax and Budget
This budget proposal, and the process through which it was developed, is an insult to the taxpayers of New Jersey.

Budget Bill is a Mockery of the Legislative Process

June 25, 2020 • Tax and Budget
This budget was written in secrecy with zero public hearings and zero opportunities for public comment.

Juneteenth: Honoring the Past by Building a Racially Just Future

June 19, 2020
Juneteenth is a day for remembrance and reflection on the struggle for freedom that Black Americans have pursued for more than 400 years.

Swift and Direct Action Needed To Combat White Supremacy

June 2, 2020
Far too many Black and brown New Jerseyans face barriers to success. This is no accident.

An Ode to the Incomparable Ray Castro

May 29, 2020
On Ray's last day at NJPP, we thank him for an incredible career in the public interest.