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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Millions of New Jerseyans Deduct Billions in State and Local Taxes Each Year

November 2, 2017 • Jon Whiten • Tax and Budget
A total of 1.8 million New Jersey households deduct a cumulative $17 billion in state income or sales taxes from their federal taxes.
Blog

As DACA Ends, Here’s How New Jersey Can Help DREAMers

November 2, 2017 • Erika J Nava • Economic Justice
Allowing undocumented students access to state financial aid is a good start.
Video

Unlikely Allies Oppose Mega-Subsidy for Amazon

October 24, 2017 • NJPP Staff • Tax and Budget
NJPP and Americans for Prosperity-New Jersey joined forces yesterday.
Blog

Trump’s Sabotage Threatens Health Care for New Jerseyans

October 13, 2017 • Raymond Castro • Health
We run down the New Jersey impact of the latest executive branch actions on the ACA.
Blog

Tax Credit Delays Continue to Hurt New Jersey Families

October 11, 2017 • Brandon McKoy • Economic Justice, Tax and Budget
State’s EITC ‘fraud screening’ process targets the most vulnerable taxpayers.
Blog

House Budget Threatens Billions in Cuts for New Jerseyans to Set Up Damaging Tax Plan

October 5, 2017 • Jon Whiten • Tax and Budget
Majority of New Jersey Republicans voted 'no' on House Budget resolution.
Blog

16-Cent Wage Hike is Not Enough for New Jersey’s Low-Paid Workers

September 29, 2017 • Brandon McKoy • Economic Justice
Gradually increasing the minimum wage to $15 an hour is urgently needed.
Blog

To Attract Amazon, New Jersey Needs Public Investments

September 27, 2017 • Gordon MacInnes • Tax and Budget
Focusing on bigger and more dangerous tax breaks alone won’t work. Here's why.
Report

New Senate Proposal Greatest Threat Yet to Health Care in New Jersey

September 22, 2017 • Raymond Castro • Health
Graham-Cassidy bill would cause 71 percent jump in New Jerseyans without coverage.
Explainer

DACA Directive Dims the Future of Thousands of Young New Jersey Immigrants

September 19, 2017 • Erika J Nava • Economic Justice, Immigrants' Rights
Only eight states have a higher number of DACA recipients than New Jersey.
Blog

New Jersey’s Progress on Health Coverage Must Not Be Undone

September 12, 2017 • Raymond Castro • Health
The share of New Jerseyans with insurance has increased by 39 percent in three years.
Report

Reforming New Jersey’s Income Tax Would Help Build Shared Prosperity

September 12, 2017 • Sheila Reynertson • Tax and Budget
By reforming New Jersey's income tax code, we can help build the kind of state we want to see, where families across the income spectrum have a better chance to thrive.
Video

NJPP’s Brandon McKoy on Higher Ed Funding Cuts

August 28, 2017 • Brandon McKoy • Economic Justice, Tax and Budget
State investment in public higher education has faded after the Great Recession.
Blog

Latest Health Bill Would Deeply Cut Funding for New Jersey

August 25, 2017 • Raymond Castro • Health
New Jersey among the hardest hit states, with a 53 percent cut in funding by 2026.
Blog

New Jersey’s Investment in Higher Ed Still Falling Short

August 23, 2017 • Brandon McKoy • Economic Justice, Tax and Budget
Support for public colleges and universities is 21.3 percent lower than in 2008.
Explainer

New Jersey’s Marketplace Leads the U.S in Making Health Care Affordable

August 16, 2017 • Raymond Castro • Health
The health insurance Marketplace in New Jersey has provided a national example of progress.
Explainer

Policy Solutions for Low-Wage Working Families

August 11, 2017 • NJPP Staff • Economic Justice
Raising the minimum wage & expanding the EITC would help many low-paid Americans.
Blog

Jackie Cornell Named NJPP Director of Development & External Affairs

July 27, 2017 • NJPP Staff
Cornell will direct NJPP’s fundraising and outreach efforts.
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McKinsey Confirms: New Jersey Overspends on Tax Subsidies

July 27, 2017 • Jon Whiten • Tax and Budget
New Jersey's policy governing tax breaks for corporations has gone off the rails.
Blog

Lawmakers Should Block Governor’s Health Transfer Plan

July 25, 2017 • Raymond Castro • Health
The proposal needs more study and much more careful consideration.
Blog

Gov. Christie Guts Family Leave Bill in Conditional Veto

July 21, 2017 • Jon Whiten • Economic Justice
New Jersey can - and must - do better for its working caregivers.
Blog

Trump Tax Plan: A Boon for the Wealthiest New Jerseyans

July 20, 2017 • Jon Whiten • Tax and Budget
Let’s get real: this is not a blueprint for economic opportunity or shared prosperity.
Blog

Don’t Forget to Fix New Jersey’s Shrinking Rainy Day Fund

July 19, 2017 • Sheila Reynertson • Tax and Budget
Projected end-year surplus can fund just five days of government operation.
Blog

Latest Trumpcare Bill: Like Deja Vu All Over Again

July 13, 2017 • Raymond Castro • Health
The latest Senate health bill is still bad news for New Jersey.
Blog

Setting the Record Straight on New Jersey ‘Outmigration’

July 10, 2017 • Sheila Reynertson • Tax and Budget
There's no "tide" of people moving from New Jersey to neighboring states.

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