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.

ANCHORs Aweigh: Explaining Governor Murphy’s New Property Tax Relief Program

April 4, 2022 • Economic Justice, Tax and Budget
ANCHOR should advance equity by directing more relief to renters and lower-income homeowners.

The State Budget Can Do More to Make New Jersey Affordable for All

March 21, 2022 • Economic Justice, Tax and Budget
Testimony by NJPP Senior Policy Analyst Peter Chen on how the state budget can make New Jersey more affordable for all residents.

Breaking Down Governor Murphy’s FY 2023 Budget Proposal

March 17, 2022 • Tax and Budget
State lawmakers have a big opportunity to make New Jersey affordable for all thanks to stronger than expected tax collections.

Making New Jersey Affordable for Families: The Case for a State-Level Child Tax Credit

February 22, 2022 • Economic Justice, Tax and Budget
A state-level child tax credit would recognize the unique costs of raising children and help families set their kids up for success.

New Jersey’s Redistricting Efforts Need to Consider Its Diverse Communities

January 26, 2022 • General
Testimony by NJPP Senior Policy Analyst Peter Chen on accurately representing New Jersey's diversity through redistricting.

State of the State 2022: Rapid Reaction

January 13, 2022 • COVID-19, General
Live from the NJPP Zoom room, Sheila, Peter, Brittany, Marleina, Jon, and Lou react to Governor Murphy's State of the State address (with gifs!).

Casino Tax Break a Bad Bet for New Jersey

December 20, 2021 • Economic Justice, Tax and Budget
Despite booming profits and expanding sports-betting revenues, lawmakers gave casinos an early Christmas present worth at least $145 million.

Casinos’ Healthy Profit Margins Render Tax Break Unnecessary

December 13, 2021 • Economic Justice, Tax and Budget
Testimony by Senior Policy Analyst Peter Chen in opposition to lowering casinos' annual PILOT payments.

Access to Affordable, Quality Child Care Enables Families to Lead Full Lives

December 9, 2021 • General
Testimony by Senior Policy Analyst Peter Chen in support of increasing child care availability to parents who need it.

Expanding the Child and Dependent Care is a Great First Step in Addressing New Jersey’s Child Care Crisis

December 2, 2021 • Economic Justice, Tax and Budget
Expanding the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit will help working families meet the high price of child care in New Jersey.