New Jersey Policy Perspective produces independent research and analysis on policy solutions to advance social, economic, and racial justice. From data-driven reports to policy briefs and explainers, we work to provide lawmakers, legislative staff, advocates, community leaders, and reporters with the facts and figures behind the most pressing policy issues facing the Garden State.

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Progress 2020 is Canceled

March 13, 2020 • Brandon McKoy
NJPP is canceling Progress 2020 due to the escalating COVID-19 outbreak.
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New Jersey Must Expand Paid Sick Days During Coronavirus Outbreak

March 13, 2020 • Sheila Reynertson • Economic Justice
Expanding New Jersey's paid sick days law would support workers and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: March 13, 2020

March 13, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo
Latest updates on COVID-19 and what the state and federal government should do to mitigate harm.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: March 6, 2020

March 6, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo
Public budget hearings are right around the corner.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: February 28, 2020

February 28, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo
Budget season is back! Catch up on Gov. Murphy's budget address here.
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Budget Address FY 2021: Rapid Reaction

February 26, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo • Tax and Budget
Live from the NJPP conference room, Nicole, Sheila, and Lou react to Governor Murphy's FY 2021 budget address (with gifs!).
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: February 21, 2020

February 21, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo
New coalition calls for a budget and economy for the many, not corporate special interests.
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Friday Facts and Figures: February 14, 2020

February 14, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo
Companies forfeit more than $10 million worth of corporate tax subsidies.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: February 7, 2020

February 7, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo
The real reason behind Amazon's HQ2 bidding war (spoiler: it's not because they needed the tax breaks).
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Friday Facts and Figures: January 24, 2020

January 24, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo
This past legislative session was the most productive since 1985.
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New Jersey Can Make Overtime Pay

January 23, 2020 • Nicole Rodriguez • Economic Justice
The Trump administration's overtime rule leaves far too many workers behind.
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Protecting Roe v. Wade is Not Enough

January 22, 2020 • Sheila Reynertson • Health
Access to reproductive health care is critical to advancing economic justice.
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First Step Toward A More Trustworthy Budget Process

January 17, 2020 • Sheila Reynertson • Tax and Budget
Consensus revenue forecasting would take politics out of the budget planning process.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: January 17, 2020

January 17, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo
Highlights from a big week in Trenton, including the State of the State and a new task force report on corporate subsides.
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State of the State 2020: Rapid Reaction

January 16, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo • General
Live from the NJPP conference room, Brandon, Sheila, Nicole, and Lou react to Governor Murphy's State of the State address (memes inside).
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: January 10, 2020

January 10, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo
New study finds that corporate tax breaks are not worth the investment.
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Friday Facts and Figures: January 3, 2020

January 3, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo
New year, new laws, new minimum wage!
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New Jersey’s Minimum Wage Rises to $11.00

December 31, 2019 • Nicole Rodriguez • Economic Justice
More than 460,000 New Jersey workers will see a boost in take home pay in 2020.
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FAQs: The Public Charge Rule Change

December 20, 2019 • Erika J Nava • Economic Justice
Frequently asked questions about the public charge rule change.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: December 20, 2019

December 20, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
Driver's license expansion is law of the land!
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Top Six Reasons to Expand Access to Driver's Licenses

December 16, 2019 • Erika J Nava • Economic Justice
Expanding access to driver's licenses will have widespread benefits for all residents of New Jersey.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: December 13, 2019

December 13, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
Major legislation, including driver's license expansion and expungement reform, advancing in lame duck.
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Friday Facts and Figures: December 6, 2019

December 6, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
Trump administration proposes new rules to limit basic food assistance and strip tipped workers of labor protections.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: November 29, 2019

November 29, 2019 • Louis DiPaolo
New Jersey on track to expand the right to vote to people on probation and parole. Vote scheduled for driver's license expansion bill.
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Economic Development Reform: A Comparison of Two Proposals

November 26, 2019 • Sheila Reynertson • Tax and Budget
Competing proposals by Gov. Murphy and the legislature continue to overemphasize large-scale subsidies.

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