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...
January 27, 2025 | NJ State Policy Updates
Public Administration New Jersey to Launch Rape Kit Tracking System in 2025 – On January 23rd, Governor Phil Murphy signed Bill S715 (P.L.2025, c.1) into law, requiring the creation of an online rape kit tracking system. The system, mandated to launch by August...
January 23, 2025 | Events, NJSPL Announcements
The New Jersey State Policy Lab will be hosting an upcoming seminar with Dr. Brian Bridges, the Secretary of Higher Education for the state of New Jersey on February 12, 2025 from 9:30am – 11:30am at the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. Interested...
January 21, 2025 | NJ State Policy Updates
Transportation Target Zero Commission Established to End Traffic Fatalities by 2040 – On January 13th, Governor Phil Murphy signed Bill A1476 (P.L.2024, c.109.) into law, creating the Target Zero Commission to eliminate state traffic fatalities by 2040. The...
January 15, 2025 | Events
November 18, 2024 Acting Governor Tahesha Way will speak at Rutgers-Newark at an event titled, “The Future of Public Service: Challenges and Opportunities,” hosted by the School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA) and supported by the New Jersey State Policy...
January 13, 2025 | NJ State Policy Updates
Education Elimination of Praxis Exam Requirement for Teachers Takes Effect – Effective January 1st, New Jersey no longer requires aspiring teachers to pass the Praxis Core basic skills test for certification, following bipartisan legislation (P.L.2024, c.26)...
January 6, 2025 | NJ State Policy Updates
Transportation Judge Denies New Jersey’s Challenge as Congestion Pricing Takes Effect – On January 3rd, a judge rejected New Jersey’s bid to halt New York’s congestion pricing plan which begins on January 5th. The program will impose an additional $9 toll during...
December 16, 2024 | NJ State Policy Updates
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...
December 9, 2024 | NJ State Policy Updates
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...
December 2, 2024 | NJ State Policy Updates
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...
November 25, 2024 | NJ State Policy Updates
Transportation New York Congestion Pricing Program Launched Despite Pushback from New Jersey – New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the revival of the congestion pricing program, set to begin in January, which will charge drivers $9 to enter Manhattan during...
November 18, 2024 | NJ State Policy Updates
Economy Governor Murphy Signs Law Improving Job Listing Transparency – On November 18th, Governor Murphy signed Bill S2310 into law, mandating most New Jersey employers disclose pay range and benefits in job postings and relay promotional opportunities to...
November 11, 2024 | NJ State Policy Updates
Public Administration New Jersey Lawmakers Hear Public Testimony at Second Hearing on Ballot Design – On November 7th, state lawmakers held their second hearing on redesigning New Jersey ballots where they accepted public testimony for the first time. Witnesses,...
November 4, 2024 | NJ State Policy Updates
Public Administration Lawmakers Hold First Hearing on Ballot Design After County Clerks Called for Uniform Design and Voter Education – On October 29th, the 12-member Assembly select committee on ballot design held its first hearing in a series focused on...
October 28, 2024 | NJ State Policy Updates
Public Administration New Jersey Early Voting Period Begins – Starting October 26th through November 3rd, New Jersey voters will be able to vote early in-person for the upcoming presidential election. Polls will be open from 10 AM to 8 PM Monday through...
October 21, 2024 | NJ State Policy Updates
Public Administration New State Law Enforces Tougher Penalties for Home Invasions – On October 18th, Governor Murphy signed Bill S3006/3204, establishing stricter penalties for home invasions and burglaries. The law specifically creates two new categories for...
October 14, 2024 | NJ State Policy Updates
Housing Senate Committee Advances Bill Codifying Framework to ‘Stay NJ’ Property Tax Relief Program Amid Financial Concerns – On October 7th, the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee voted unanimously to advance Bill S3693, which would codify...
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