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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COVID-19 Unemployment Claims Will Soon Surpass Total Claims from the Great Recession

May 1, 2020 • Nicole Rodriguez • COVID-19, Economic Justice
COVID-19 has caused an unprecedented spike in unemployment insurance claims.
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Undocumented Workers in Service Sector Most Likely to be Harmed by COVID-19

April 27, 2020 • Janice R. Fine • COVID-19, Economic Justice
Immigrant workers make up a disproportionate segment of New Jersey's service sector workforce.
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Friday Facts and Figures: April 24, 2020

April 24, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo
Unemployment continues to skyrocket. New Jersey needs much more federal aid.
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New Jersey Needs More Federal Aid to Respond to COVID-19

April 24, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo • COVID-19, Tax and Budget
More aid is needed to avoid drastic cuts to public services and programs that families rely on.
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Years of Disinvestment Hamper New Jersey’s Pandemic Response

April 20, 2020 • Sheila Reynertson • COVID-19, Tax and Budget
The state departments tasked with responding to COVID-19 have less funding and fewer staff than they did in 2008.
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Friday Facts and Figures: April 17, 2020

April 17, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo
New Jersey is looking to borrow billions to cover COVID-19 budget shortfalls. This crisis justifies, if not demands, such a move.
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Promoting Equal Opportunities for Children Living in Poverty

April 13, 2020 • Raymond Castro • Health
Far fewer families living in poverty receive cash assistance today than when Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) was established in 1996.
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Friday Facts and Figures: April 10, 2020

April 10, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo
Senate to vote on COVID-19 response package this Monday, including bill to reduce child poverty.
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Friday Facts and Figures: April 3, 2020

April 3, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo
Local health departments lack the staff and resources to adequately respond to COVID-19.
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The COVID-19 Crisis Proves the Point: New Jersey Needs More Revenue to Support Workers, Families, and Businesses

March 31, 2020 • Sheila Reynertson • COVID-19, Tax and Budget
By implementing new sources of revenue, state lawmakers can avoid harmful cuts to vital services and protect New Jersey families harmed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Friday Facts and Figures: March 27, 2020

March 27, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo
Record-number of workers file for unemployment due to COVID-19. Federal representatives reach compromise on stimulus package.
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Friday Facts and Figures: March 20, 2020

March 20, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo
Updates on the COVID-19 pandemic, the state's response, and a new feature: #PetsOfNJPP.
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Tax and Budget Policy Do’s and Don’ts During a Health Crisis

March 18, 2020 • Brandon McKoy • COVID-19, Tax and Budget
Tax and budget policy decisions will determine the size and scale of New Jersey’s recovery from COVID-19.
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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.
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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.
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Friday Facts and Figures: March 6, 2020

March 6, 2020 • Louis DiPaolo
Public budget hearings are right around the corner.
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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!).
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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.
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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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