Kelli Parker

NJ’s Cash Assistance Program Has Left Families Behind for Nearly 30 Years

April 23, 2026 • Economic Justice
NJPP today released “A Safety Net in Retreat: An Obstacle Course Known as TANF,” a new report by Policy Analyst & State Policy Fellow Tonanziht Aguas examining nearly three decades of erosion in New Jersey’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Building on an explainer published Tuesday, [...]

AI Data Centers Drive 20% Electric Bill Spike, Cost New Jersey Families Billions

March 31, 2026 • Climate
Families and small businesses across New Jersey are paying higher electric bills to subsidize the explosive growth of AI data centers, according to a new report from New Jersey Policy Perspective released today. The report, “Fool’s Gold: The Hidden Costs of AI Data Centers for New Jersey,” finds [...]