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.

New Jersey’s Minimum Wage Rises to $10.00

July 1, 2019 • Economic Justice
The minimum wage — for most workers — is now $10.00 an hour.

FY 2020 Budget Turns Page on Gimmicks, Invests in Rainy Day Fund

June 30, 2019 • Tax and Budget
$401 million deposit in rainy day fund is the first in over a decade.

Legislature’s Budget Built on Shaky Foundation

June 18, 2019 • Tax and Budget
The proposal foregoes the millionaires tax and relies on rosy revenue projections.

Corporate Subsidy Proposals Lack Necessary Reforms

June 13, 2019 • Tax and Budget
Corporate subsidies have been improperly designed, poorly measured, and insufficiently examined.

Gov. Murphy’s EDA Reforms Are Necessary to Correct Flaws in EDA Programs

June 5, 2019 • Tax and Budget
Reform package will ensure benefits of corporate subsidies are broadly shared.

Pension and Benefit Cuts Are Bad Public Policy and Even Worse Optics

May 16, 2019 • Tax and Budget
Lawmakers can continue to balance budgets on the backs of middle class families or ensure the wealthy pay their fair share.

Lobbyists Drafting EOA is Privatization of the Legislative Process

May 2, 2019 • Tax and Budget
Corporate lobbyists drafting the EOA represents a privatization of the legislative process.

Millionaires Tax is the Right Policy at the Right Time

April 2, 2019 • Tax and Budget
The millionaires tax will combat income inequality and allow New Jersey to invest in state assets we all rely on.

Progress 2019: Meet Our Keynote Speaker!

March 29, 2019
Poverty researcher, author, and Princeton professor Kathryn Edin will give the keynote address at Progress 2019: New Jersey on the National Stage.

EDA Whistleblower Suit Describes Corruption, Plain and Simple

March 21, 2019 • Tax and Budget
These allegations describe corruption, plain and simple, and taxpayers should be furious.