Peter Chen

Peter Chen, Senior Policy Analyst, has worked on child and family policy advocacy in New Jersey since 2014. Most recently, he coordinated New Jersey’s nonprofit campaign for a complete count of the 2020 Census. Additionally, Peter has written reports on topics including: childhood lead poisoning prevention, chronic absenteeism from school, teacher certification, and summer meals. Prior to New Jersey Policy Perspective, Peter was Policy Counsel at Advocates for Children of New Jersey, where he also served as a Skadden Fellow from 2014-16. Peter received his JD from Yale Law School and his Bachelors of Arts from Indiana University-Bloomington. He served as a law clerk for Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Giving Businesses Tax Credits for Hybrid Workers Undermines the Very Purpose of the Tax Credits

March 11, 2024 • Tax and Budget
Lawmakers are fast-tracking a bill that would allow businesses to receive tax credits for workers that primarily work from home.

The FY2025 Budget Should Use Corporate Tax Revenue to Support Public Investments

March 11, 2024 • Tax and Budget
Testimony from Senior Policy Analyst Peter Chen in support of reinstating the full Corporate Business Tax surcharge to fund public services.

Evaluating Governor Murphy’s Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2025

March 8, 2024
The governor’s budget maintains funding for essential public services, but more revenue is needed.

What to Look for in the New Jersey Budget for Fiscal Year 2025

February 22, 2024 • Tax and Budget
Ahead of Governor Murphy’s budget address, here are eleven ways the next state budget can advance economic justice.

Family Leave Expansion Is Good for Business, Improving Retention and Reducing Labor Costs

February 6, 2024 • Economic Justice
Testimony from NJPP Senior Policy Analyst Peter Chen in support of expanding New Jersey's Paid Family Leave protection.

New Jersey’s Population is Actually Growing, Despite Data from Moving Van Companies

February 5, 2024 • Tax and Budget
Bad data alert: When it comes to measuring New Jersey’s population, trust the Decennial Census, not a random moving van company.

State of the State 2024: Rapid Reaction

January 25, 2024
The NJPP team reacts to key highlights and omissions in Governor Murphy’s State of the State address.

Revenue Collections Nearly $400 Million Behind Last Year

December 15, 2023 • Tax and Budget
New tax collection data shows more revenue needed to balance state budget.

Fast-Tracked Bill Loosens Tax Credit Requirements for Big Developers

December 14, 2023 • Tax and Budget
New lame duck bill would benefit big developers at the expense of everyone else.

Family Leave Expansion Would Advance Equity and Eliminate Fear of Retaliation for All of New Jersey’s Workers

December 1, 2023 • Economic Justice
Testimony from NJPP Senior Policy Analyst Peter Chen in support of lowering the work requirement for Family Leave to 90 days.