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: 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.
Friday Facts and Figures

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.
Friday Facts and Figures

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.
Blog

New Jersey Should Join Other States and Create a Child Tax Credit

June 22, 2022 • Peter Chen • Economic Justice
New Jersey should use its budget surplus to support families with kids and help make parenting more affordable.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: June 17, 2022

June 17, 2022 • Louis DiPaolo • General
New property tax relief proposal includes more renters. Jersey City raises its minimum wage. Easy enrollment bill goes to the governor.
Testimony

Racial Impact Statements Are Essential When Changing Criminal Justice Policy to Advance Racial Justice

June 13, 2022 • Marleina Ubel • Public Safety
Testimony from NJPP Policy Analyst Marleina Ubel, urging the Office of Legislative Services to produce a racial impact statement for S513.
Blog

New Jersey Could Do More to Expand Reentry Services

June 13, 2022 • Marleina Ubel • Public Safety
New Jersey's FY 2023 budget fails to invest in robust reentry services, non-police crisis response, or directly in communities most harmed by the pandemic.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: June 10, 2022

June 10, 2022 • Louis DiPaolo • General
New report calls for multi-year budgeting and consensus revenue forecasting. New Jersey is one step closer to covering all kids.
Blog

It’s Still Time for All Kids Coverage

June 9, 2022 • Brittany Holom-Trundy • Health
Lawmakers must prioritize Cover All Kids funding and implementation so all kids have the affordable, high-quality health care they deserve.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: June 3, 2022

June 3, 2022 • Louis DiPaolo • General
The number of teacher candidates in New Jersey continues to decline. It’s a bird … it’s a plane … it’s For The Many NJ!
Testimony

Easy Enrollment Would Make Affordable Health Care More Accessible for All

June 2, 2022 • Brittany Holom-Trundy • Health
Testimony from NJPP Senior Policy Analyst Dr. Brittany Holom-Trundy, in support of the establishment of an Easy Enrollment program.
Report

New Jersey’s Teacher Pipeline: The Decline in Teacher Candidates Continues

June 2, 2022 • Mark Weber • Education
Unless lawmakers act to address New Jersey's teacher shortage, there will not be enough qualified candidates to replace teachers leaving the profession.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: May 27, 2022

May 27, 2022 • NJPP Staff • General
Remembering the 21 lives lost at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on May 24, 2022.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: May 20, 2022

May 21, 2022 • Louis DiPaolo • General

New Jersey has a multi-billion-dollar surplus, and lawmakers are already fast-tracking a bill to give a big chunk of it to profitable businesses.
Testimony

It’s Time to Hold Amazon Accountable for High Worker Injury Rates

May 19, 2022 • Nicole Rodriguez • Economic Justice
As Amazon grows into New Jersey's largest private employer, it's time to mandate health and safety protocols for its workers.
Friday Facts and Figures

Friday Facts and Figures: May 13, 2022

May 13, 2022 • Louis DiPaolo • General

Governor Murphy announces support for expanding abortion access. Corporate lobbyists push for a big tax break. Unions are having a moment.

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