Insider NJ shared a new announcement from the New Jersey State Policy Lab and the Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs discussing findings from a report on public transportation needs and priorities in Camden County.
Education “Freedom to Read Act” Signed into Law to Protect Libraries and Limit Book Bans - On December 9th, Governor Phil Murphy signed the “Freedom to Read Act,” a law that limits book bans in public schools and libraries. The law establishes state guidelines for selecting and challenging library books and provides library staff immunity from civil [...]
By Angie Nga Le About the Survey Between October 7 and November 14, 2024, the New Jersey State Policy Lab conducted a brief survey to gain insights into emerging issues and policy priorities in New Jersey. The survey aimed to inform the Policy Lab’s strategic research planning, ensuring the organization continues to deliver rigorous, [...]
(CAMDEN, NJ) – Nearly two-thirds (64%) of residents travelling in and around Camden County reported using public transportation (bus, light rail, public on-demand services) at least once a week, according to a new report published in collaboration with the New Jersey State Policy Lab and the Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs (WRI) at [...]
By Carla Villacis, Kristin Curtis, Shaghayegh Poursabbagh, Oğuz Kaan Özalp, and Fawaz Al-Juaid The Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs at Rutgers-Camden (WRI) exists to conduct community-focused research that connects [...]
Public Administration Draft of the First State Development and Redevelopment Plan in 23 years is Released - On December 4th, the State Planning Commission released a draft of the New Jersey State Development and Redevelopment Plan, which would guide statewide infrastructure policy and land-use planning. If approved, it would be the first update to the State [...]
By Nicholas S. Imperato DO, MPH, Kamini Doobay MD, MS There are numerous states throughout the country which have identified poor health insurance literacy as a crucial issue that impacts the physical, mental, and financial well-being of their citizens. There have been a few innovative interventions to address this issue that have been implemented, [...]
By Hannah Younes, Leigh Ann von Hagen, Sean Meehan, and Robert B. Noland Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a national effort that aims to provide safer conditions for school travel and to encourage more walking and cycling. SRTS programs first started in the United States in the 1990s in a few cities and [...]
A New Jersey State Policy Lab R/ECON Economic Advisory report was cited in a new announcement from Congressman Josh Gottheimer announcing a series of bills he has introduced aimed at providing relief to New Jerseyans grappling with rising utility bills.
Public Administration State Hiring and Spending Freezes to Address Budget Deficit - Earlier in October and again last week, Governor Phil Murphy issued notices to all state departments, calling for a pause on discretionary pay raises, limits on new hiring, and spending cuts to address New Jersey’s structural budget deficit. These measures come after years of [...]
