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.

Undocumented Workers in Service Sector Most Likely to be Harmed by COVID-19

April 27, 2020 • COVID-19, Economic Justice
Immigrant workers make up a disproportionate segment of New Jersey's service sector workforce.

Pandemic Fallout Justifies Gov. Murphy’s Borrowing Proposal

April 17, 2020 • COVID-19, Tax and Budget
Borrowing now will speed our recovery out of this recession and protect against dramatic cuts to services.

Tax and Budget Policy Do’s and Don’ts During a Health Crisis

March 18, 2020 • COVID-19, Tax and Budget
Tax and budget policy decisions will determine the size and scale of New Jersey’s recovery from COVID-19.

Progress 2020 is Canceled

March 13, 2020
NJPP is canceling Progress 2020 due to the escalating COVID-19 outbreak.

Progress 2020: Meet Our Keynote Speaker!

February 6, 2020
The theme of this year’s conference is Policy for the People, and few embody this sentiment more than our keynote speaker.

NJPP: Proposal to Roll Back $15 Minimum Wage Cheats Low-Paid Workers

November 7, 2019 • Economic Justice
New proposal would suspend the phase in of New Jersey's $15 minimum wage.

Cuts to Higher Education Harm Students Who Already Face the Greatest Barriers

October 30, 2019 • Tax and Budget
New Jersey slashed funding for higher education by more than 20 percent per student between 2008 and 2018.

Tax Cuts For The Rich Are Worse Than You Think

October 16, 2019 • Tax and Budget
Yes, the richest households pay a lower total tax rate than you do.

NJPP: Improving Economy Leaves Many Behind

September 27, 2019 • Economic Justice
New Jersey's economy is improving, but far too many families continue to live in poverty.

Experts Agree Corporate Subsidies Are Ineffective, Costly, and Unsustainable

September 5, 2019 • Tax and Budget
Experts call on New Jersey to rein in and reform its tax credit programs.