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.

Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: September 9, 2022

September 9, 2022 • Louis DiPaolo • General
With a new school year underway, New Jersey struggles with a teacher shortage and fewer mental health staff for Black and Hispanic/Latinx students.
Report

New Jersey’s Black Students Suffer a Decline in Access to School Mental Health Staff

September 7, 2022 • Mark Weber • Education
Over the past decade, access to mental health staff for Black students decreased, while white students’ access increased.
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Friday Facts and Figures: September 2, 2022

September 2, 2022 • Louis DiPaolo • General
One year after Hurricane Ida, New Jersey has yet to release new flood zone rules. Superior Court judge strikes down big tax break for casinos.
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Friday Facts and Figures: August 26, 2022

August 26, 2022 • Louis DiPaolo • General
President Biden announces student loan forgiveness plan. New Jersey's 10-day sales tax holiday starts tomorrow.
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Friday Facts and Figures: August 19, 2022

August 19, 2022 • Louis DiPaolo • General
President Biden signs the Inflation Reduction Act. Murphy administration green lights a highway widening that conflicts with New Jersey's climate goals.
Testimony

Common Sense Changes to the Tax Code Will Narrow Wealth Inequities

August 18, 2022 • Sheila Reynertson • Economic Justice
Testimony from NJPP Senior Policy Analyst Sheila Reynertson during The Wealth Disparity Task Force’s Economic Working Group listening session.
Testimony

Reevaluation of Fines and Fees in the Criminal Legal System is Essential to Reducing Wealth Inequality

August 18, 2022 • Marleina Ubel • Economic Justice, Public Safety
Testimony from NJPP Policy Analyst Marleina Ubel during The Wealth Disparity Task Force’s Criminal Justice Working Group listening session.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: August 12, 2022

August 12, 2022 • Louis DiPaolo • General
House Democrats poised to pass the Inflation Reduction Act. Three Amazon workers have died at warehouses in New Jersey over the last month.
Testimony

It’s Time for New Jersey to Fix WorkFirst NJ to Better Support Low-Income Families

August 8, 2022 • Brittany Holom-Trundy • Economic Justice
Testimony from NJPP Senior Policy Analyst Dr. Brittany Holom-Trundy in support of removing administrative barriers from WorkFirst NJ program.
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Friday Facts and Figures: August 5, 2022

August 6, 2022 • Louis DiPaolo • General
New Jersey's process for spending American Rescue Plan funds lacks transparency. Temp Workers' Bill of Rights gets another final vote.
Testimony

Without Transparency, New Jersey Risks Spending ARP Funds in Ways That Don’t Provide True Relief

August 4, 2022 • Sheila Reynertson • COVID-19, Economic Justice
Testimony from NJPP Senior Policy Analyst Sheila Reynertson, calling on a more transparent American Rescue Plan fund allocation process.
Blog

New Jersey Has Less Than $1 Billion Left in American Rescue Plan Funds

August 2, 2022 • Sheila Reynertson • COVID-19, Tax and Budget
A historic opportunity to provide immediate relief to New Jersey families and communities harmed by the pandemic is quickly slipping away.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: July 29, 2022

July 30, 2022 • Louis DiPaolo • General
New Jersey is adding jobs faster than almost any other state. Only a small fraction of rental assistance applicants receive benefits.
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Friday Facts and Figures: July 22, 2022

July 22, 2022 • Louis DiPaolo • General
Easy Enrollment program will help uninsured residents enroll in coverage. New Jersey's private sector employment surpasses pre-pandemic levels.
Blog

The New “Easy Enrollment” Program will Lower Barriers to Affordable Health Care

July 21, 2022 • Brittany Holom-Trundy • Health
The new program takes tax filing and unemployment claim forms and turns them into opportunities to enroll in health care coverage — all by checking a box.
Testimony

Offshore Wind Benefits New Jersey in More Ways Than Meeting Climate Goals

July 20, 2022 • Alex Ambrose • Climate
Testimony from NJPP Policy Analyst Alex Ambrose in support of the Ocean Wind 1 offshore wind project to mitigate the effects of climate change.
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Friday Facts and Figures: July 15, 2022

July 15, 2022 • Louis DiPaolo • General
Nobody knows what lawmakers requested funding for in the state budget. The states that ban abortion do the least for children and families.
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Friday Facts and Figures: July 8, 2022

July 8, 2022 • Louis DiPaolo • General
Labor and environmental advocates kill Amazon hub at Newark Airport. Federal health care subsidies are about to expire.
Blog

How the New Jersey Child Tax Credit Became Law

July 5, 2022 • NJPP Staff • Economic Justice
NJPP Senior Policy Analyst Peter Chen breaks down how the Child Tax Credit became law.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: July 1, 2022

July 1, 2022 • Louis DiPaolo • General
The NJPP team breaks down the new state budget. New Jersey is the latest state to approve a Child Tax Credit.
Blog

Affordable for Some: What’s Included and Missing in New Jersey’s FY 2023 Budget

June 30, 2022 • Sheila Reynertson • Tax and Budget
The new state budget creates a Child Tax Credit, but other programs to support working families didn’t make it in.
Testimony

Sales Tax Holidays Do Little to Ease the Burden on Working Families

June 28, 2022 • Sheila Reynertson • Economic Justice, Tax and Budget
Testimony from NJPP Senior Policy Analyst Sheila Reynertson in opposition to the proposed sales tax holiday on school supplies.
Testimony

A State-Level Child Tax Credit Would Make New Jersey More Affordable for Working Families

June 27, 2022 • Peter Chen • Economic Justice
Testimony from NJPP Senior Policy Analyst Peter Chen in support of establishing a state-level Child Tax Credit.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: June 25, 2022

June 25, 2022 • Louis DiPaolo • General
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. Lawmakers agree to sales tax holiday. Immigrants' rights groups rally at the State House.
Testimony

Liberty State Park is for the People, Not Private Developers

June 22, 2022 • NJPP Staff • General
Investment in Liberty State Park should be done responsibly so the park remains open to the public and safe for children and wildlife alike.

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