May 18, 2026 | NJ State Policy Updates
Economics Assembly Lawmakers Advance Bill Allowing Alcohol Sales at Movie Theaters – On May 14th, the Assembly Oversight, Reform, and Federal Relations Committee advanced Bill A4666 that would allow qualifying for-profit movie theaters in New Jersey to obtain...
May 11, 2026 | NJ State Policy Updates
Economics Governor Sherril Signs Law Banning Restaurant Reservation Scalping – On May 7th, Governor Mikie Sherrill signed legislation (A3318/SCS for S1193 and 1197) banning the practice of “restaurant reservation scalping,” a policy aimed at protecting both...
May 10, 2026 | In the News
NJSPL Policy Fellow Linda Stamato published a new op-ed on NJ.com discussing self-censorship and academic freedom amongst professors within higher education.
April 27, 2026 | NJ State Policy Updates
Economics Legislature Advances Five Bills to Regulate AI Data Centers – New Jersey state lawmakers are advancing bills to limit the data center industry’s impact on ratepayers, the grid, and the environment. First, Bill S731/A796, approved by the Assembly,...
April 20, 2026 | NJ State Policy Updates
Education NJ’s School Funding Formula Faces Scrutiny at Budget Hearing – On April 15th, Education Commissioner Lily Laux testified before the Assembly Budget Committee in defense the proposed $22.5 billion education budget, which includes a record $12.4 billion...
April 13, 2026 | NJ State Policy Updates
Economics Governor Sherrill Signs Law to Lift Nuclear Moratorium and Expand Energy Supply – On April 8th, Governor Sherrill signed legislation S3870/A4528 (P.L.2026, c.9.) into law, removing a key regulatory barrier that imposed a de facto moratorium on new...
April 13, 2026 | In the News
NJSPL Research Affiliates Irina Grafova, Pamela B. de Cordova, and Jennifer Polakowski were published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing analyzing a cross-sectional survey conducted among New Jersey nurses to track their participation in an online wellness well-being...
April 6, 2026 | NJ State Policy Updates
Cannabis Gov. Sherrill Signs New Law Revising Restrictions for Hemp Products and Beverages – On March 30th, Governor Mikie Sherrill signed Bill S3945 into law, which revises restrictions on the sale of hemp products and intoxicating hemp beverages through...
March 30, 2026 | NJ State Policy Updates
Cannabis Legislature Passes Hemp Regulation Extension Through November 2026 – On March 23rd, both chambers of the NJ Legislature passed Bill S3945, which temporarily revises restrictions on the sale of hemp products and intoxicating hemp beverages through...
March 29, 2026 | In the News
The New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA) shared an announcement regarding the NJSPL’s upcoming 5th Anniversary Celebration dinner on Wednesday, April 23rd at the Rutgers Inn and Conference Center. Tickets and sponsorships are available for...
March 23, 2026 | NJ State Policy Updates
Economics Senate Panel Advances Bill Banning Grocery Surveillance Pricing – On March 16th, the Senate Commerce Committee approved Bill S3612/S3717, the “Fair Price Protection Act,” sponsored by Senators Joseph P. Cryan (D-20) and Joseph A. Lagana...
March 18, 2026 | In the News
R/ECON Research Affiliate Will Irving was interviewed in a new article from NorthJersey.com discussing the job market in New Jersey
March 18, 2026 | In the News
A new article from NJ.com covering the current state of layoffs and employment in NJ cited the NJSPL’s latest R/ECON Economic Forecast.
March 16, 2026 | NJ State Policy Updates
Public Administration Governor Sherrill Proposes Record $60.7 Billion Spending in First Budget Address – On March 10th, Governor Sherrill delivered her first budget address to the Legislature, proposing a $60.7 billion spending plan for fiscal year 2027 that...
March 11, 2026 | In the News
NJ Spotlight News cited an NJSPL report on youth mental health while discussing Governor Mikie Sherrill’s new budget address.
March 9, 2026 | NJ State Policy Updates
Education Senate Committee Advances High School Financial Literacy Course Requirement – On March 2nd, the Senate Education Committee unanimously approved Bill S3462, legislation sponsored by Senators Vin Gopal (D-11) and Angela McKnight (D-31) that would require...
March 5, 2026 | In the News
R/ECON Research Affiliate Will Irving was quoted in a new article from the Asbury Park Press discussing the war with Iran and New Jersey’s economy.
March 5, 2026 | NJSPL Announcements
The New Jersey State Policy Lab at Rutgers University and SPIA in NJ at Princeton University are delighted to be hosting the third annual Policy Collaboratory at the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development on Wednesday, March 25th from 12pm-5pm. This collaborative...
March 2, 2026 | NJ State Policy Updates
Economics Assemblyman Announces Bill to Ban “Surveillance Pricing” – On February 24th, Assemblyman Chigozie Onyema (D-Newark) announced Bill A4523, the “Fair Price Protection Act,” which would prohibit grocery retailers from using surveillance...
February 24, 2026 | NJ State Policy Updates
Education Bill Introduced to Require Assistive Services for College Students with Disabilities – On February 19th, Assemblywoman Shanique Speight (D-29) introduced Bill A4354. The legislation would require New Jersey’s public colleges and universities to...
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