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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Modernizing New Jersey’s Sales Tax Will Level the Playing Field and Help the Economy Thrive

February 21, 2018 • Sheila Reynertson • Tax and Budget
Strengthening New Jersey’s ability to compete in the 21st century economy requires updates to a sales tax code that was designed and implemented before the rise of online shopping and a service-oriented economy.
Report

Modernizing New Jersey’s Sales Tax Will Level the Playing Field and Help the Economy Thrive

February 21, 2018 • Sheila Reynertson • Tax and Budget
Strengthening New Jersey’s ability to compete in the 21st century economy requires updates to a sales tax code that was designed and implemented before the rise of online shopping and a service-oriented economy.
Testimony

New Jersey Should Replicate ACA Penalty to Keep Coverage Affordable

February 15, 2018 • Raymond Castro • Health
This is one of the most cost-effective ways that the state can reduce premiums.
Testimony

The Time for True 'Tuition Equality' is Now

February 8, 2018 • Erika J Nava • Economic Justice
Allowing undocumented students to apply for state financial aid would boost educational and economic opportunities.
Report

A Grain of ‘SALT’: New Jersey Needs More Than Workarounds to Respond to GOP Tax Plan

January 25, 2018 • Sheila Reynertson • Tax and Budget
SALT ‘fixes’ would mostly help state’s most well-off; plans to make state income tax fairer should move forward.
Report

Health Care for All New Jersey Kids

January 22, 2018 • Raymond Castro • Health
As a new administration and legislature take the reins in Trenton, New Jersey has a historic opportunity to guarantee that all children in the state have health coverage.
Blog

Governor Takes Important Step on Tax Subsidy Evaluation

January 19, 2018 • Jon Whiten • Tax and Budget
Better evaluation is a critical part of comprehensive comprehensive subsidy reform.
Blog

New Jersey Workers Could Lose $120M a Year in Tips Under Trump Proposal

January 19, 2018 • Brandon McKoy • Economic Justice
This proposed rule opens the door to further exploitation of tipped workers.
Blog

Newark Makes Amazon Shortlist, Rejects Records Request for 'HQ2' Bid

January 18, 2018 • Jon Whiten • Tax and Budget
"Winning" this race to the bottom would come with a steep price tag.
Blog

Tired ‘Outmigration’ Claims Rear Their Head In Final Days of Christie Administration

January 17, 2018 • Sheila Reynertson • Tax and Budget
New report is latest in a long line of “studies” that twist the truth about taxes.
Blog

Signing of Amazon Tax Subsidy Bill a Fitting End to the Christie Era

January 11, 2018 • Jon Whiten • Tax and Budget
The governor has now presided over the approval of an astonishing number of 9-figure subsidy deals, and with this final legislative act will clear the way for a colossal 10-figure deal. 
Report

Let’s Drive New Jersey: Expanding Access to Driver’s Licenses is a Common-Sense Step in the Right Direction

January 11, 2018 • Erika J Nava • Economic Justice
New Jersey should be the 13th state to allow all its residents to apply for driver’s licenses, regardless of their immigration status.
Report

Increasing Opportunities for Working Mothers Would Boost the Economy

January 7, 2018 • Holly Low
Investments in early care and education plus stronger labor standards would have tremendous payoff.
Blog

Amazon Subsidy Bill a Big Step in the Wrong Direction

January 5, 2018 • Jon Whiten • Tax and Budget
Why must we continue to put all of our economic-development eggs in this one inefficient and ineffective basket?
Blog

New Jersey’s Minimum Wage To Rise by 16 Cents on Monday

December 27, 2017 • Brandon McKoy • Economic Justice
Many workers will benefit from the modest bump in wages, but many more would be helped by a $15 minimum wage.
Report

2018 Minimum Wage Hike Will Boost 300,000 Low-Paid New Jersey Workers

December 27, 2017 • Brandon McKoy • Economic Justice
16-cent inflation adjustment is good news but lawmakers must do more to boost workers and the state’s economy.
Blog

Nearly All New Jersey Members of Congress Vote ‘No’ on GOP Tax Bill

December 20, 2017 • Jon Whiten • Tax and Budget
They should also put New Jerseyans first when Congress considers deep spending cuts.
Blog

Failure to Act on DACA and Dream Act Would Harm New Jersey’s Tax Revenues

December 20, 2017 • Erika J Nava • Economic Justice, Tax and Budget
Meanwhile a comprehensive fix for young immigrants would boost tax revenues.
Explainer

Final GOP Tax Bill Punishes New Jersey’s Working Families

December 18, 2017 • Jon Whiten • Tax and Budget
The plan enriches corporations and wealthy households while punishing middle-class and low-income families.
Explainer

Dream Act Would Help Many Young New Jersey Immigrants & Boost the Economy

December 14, 2017 • Erika J Nava • Economic Justice, Immigrants' Rights
The positive impact of a clean Dream Act would be felt across the state.
Blog

How the GOP Tax Bill Could Undo Decades of Progress

December 13, 2017 • Jon Whiten • Tax and Budget
This is the first step in a two-step agenda: cut taxes, then cut programs and services.
Explainer

Senate-Passed Tax Bill Still a Raw Deal for New Jersey’s Working Families

December 7, 2017 • Jon Whiten • Tax and Budget
New Jersey households with incomes over $1.4 million would receive an average $8,350 tax cut while those with incomes under $111,000 would see a tax hike averaging $120.
Report

Fixing New Jersey’s Broken Corporate Tax Code Will Help Small Businesses, Boost the Economy

December 6, 2017 • Sheila Reynertson • Tax and Budget
New Jersey’s corporate tax code is littered with loopholes, special breaks and preferential treatment for large and well-connected corporations. Here's how to clean it up.
Blog

U.S. Senate Moves Damaging Tax Plan Closer to Reality

December 2, 2017 • Jon Whiten • Tax and Budget
New Jersey's low-income and working families are hardest hit by this plan.
Video

ImpacTalk: NJPP’s Jon Whiten on Defending Health Care

November 28, 2017 • Jon Whiten • Health
In this TED-style talk, NJPP's VP reminds us all that "policy is really about people."

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