February 24, 2025 | NJSPL Announcements
The New Jersey State Policy Lab’s fourth annual summer internship program is now open and accepting applications for undergraduate and graduate students until March 21st. The Policy Lab is seeking a diverse pool of candidates (e.g., racial/ethnic group, socioeconomic...
February 24, 2025 | NJ State Policy Updates
Public Administration Lawmakers Advance Multiple Bills to Strengthen State Firearm Restrictions – On February 20th, the Assembly Judiciary Committee advanced ten bills to tighten firearm regulations. The bills would criminalize reckless firearm discharge,...
February 17, 2025 | NJ State Policy Updates
Environment Senate Committee Advances Bill to Cut Plastic Packaging – On February 10th, the Senate Environment and Energy Committee approved Bill S3398 in a 3 to 2 party-line vote, which would mandate producers implement plans to reduce plastic packaging by 50%...
February 10, 2025 | NJ State Policy Updates
Public Administration Signature Thresholds for Ballot Placement Increased by New Law – On February 3rd, Governor Phil Murphy signed Bill A5117 (P.L.2025, c.20.) into law, increasing the number of signatures required for candidates to qualify for primary,...
February 3, 2025 | NJ State Policy Updates
Public Administration New Jersey Sues over Federal Funding Freeze – On January 28th, New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin and other Democratic attorneys general filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s recent freeze on trillions in federal...
February 3, 2025 | NJSPL Announcements
The New Jersey State Policy Lab (NJSPL) is pleased to announce that we are funding seven new policy research projects covering a breadth of topics including maternal health care, micromobility transportation, and floodwater management. This marks the third call for...
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