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.

NJPP’s Brandon McKoy on Higher Ed Funding Cuts

August 28, 2017 • Economic Justice, Tax and Budget
State investment in public higher education has faded after the Great Recession.

New Jersey’s Investment in Higher Ed Still Falling Short

August 23, 2017 • Economic Justice, Tax and Budget
Support for public colleges and universities is 21.3 percent lower than in 2008.

New Jersey’s Investment in Higher Ed Has Fallen Behind

June 15, 2017 • Economic Justice, Tax and Budget
Making college more affordable is essential to the state's economic future.

Raising the Minimum Wage to $15 by 2024 Would Boost the Pay of 1.2 Million New Jerseyans

May 1, 2017 • Economic Justice
The wage increase would help a diverse group of workers who aren’t paid enough to make ends meet, improving their chances of getting by – and, often, providing for their families – in high-cost New Jersey.

‘ALICE’ Confirms: Many Workers Aren’t Paid Enough to Get By

March 27, 2017 • Economic Justice
More than 1 in 3 New Jersey households are unable to afford basic necessities.

Tipped Workers Need a Fair Wage, Not Tweaks to OT Rules

January 25, 2017 • Economic Justice
New Jersey should eliminate the tipped minimum wage.

Slow Economic Gains from Low-Octane Wages

December 9, 2016 • Economic Justice, Tax and Budget
When so many people can’t afford basic daily needs, it creates a big drag on the economy.

New Jersey Falls Further Behind as More States Raise the Wage

November 16, 2016 • Economic Justice
Voters approved measures that will boost the pay of 2.3 million low-paid workers.

EITC Expansion Would Provide a Crucial Boost to Hundreds of Thousands of New Jerseyans

October 25, 2016 • Economic Justice, Tax and Budget
Expanding the EITC for low-wage workers not raising children is a vital step to increase economic security.

New Jersey’s Sluggish Recovery Hurting Working Families

September 16, 2016 • Economic Justice
This bleak picture in New Jersey stands in stark contrast to national trends.