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...
February 19, 2026 | NJSPL Announcements
The New Jersey State Policy Lab’s fifth annual summer internship program is now open and accepting applications for undergraduate and graduate students until March 20th. The Policy Lab is seeking a diverse pool of candidates (e.g., racial/ethnic group, socioeconomic...
February 17, 2026 | NJ State Policy Updates
Health Senate Committee Advances Bill to Restore $45 Million in Harm Reduction Funds – On February 9th, the Senate Health Committee approved legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Vitale (D-19) that would restore $45 million to New Jersey’s Opioid Recovery...
February 9, 2026 | NJ State Policy Updates
Housing Bills Advance to Support First-Time Homebuyers and Limit Investor Purchases – On February 5th, Bill S1756, the “First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Program,” was referred to the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. The legislation would establish...
February 4, 2026 | In the News
A recent NJSPL report examining changes in corporate acquisition of housing properties in New Jersey was cited in a recent article from TapInto Wayne.
February 1, 2026 | NJ State Policy Updates
Economics New Bill Proposes Tax Credits to Boost Apprenticeships and Internships – On January 28th, Senator Troy Singleton introduced Bill S3214, which establishes the “New Jersey Earn and Learn Program” to incentivize employers to hire individuals...
January 29, 2026 | In the News
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January 26, 2026 | NJ State Policy Updates
Economics New Jersey Sees Slight Boost in Jobs, Tax Revenue at Fiscal Year Midpoint – New Jersey reported a modest increase in job gains (+9,000 in December) and tax revenues (+4.8% year-to-year) as the fiscal year reached its midpoint, leaving state tax...
January 23, 2026 | In the News
ROI-NJ published an article announcing that the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) named the city of Newark a Digital Inclusion Trailblazer and cited a prior report from the New Jersey State Policy Lab which examined New Jerseyans’ access to the...
January 23, 2026 | In the News
The Daily Targum published an article featuring a new report from the New Jersey State Policy Lab which examined the economic struggles currently impacting elderly New Jerseyans.
January 20, 2026 | In the News
A new article from NorthJersey.com dives into the latest legislative update outgoing Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law regarding paid family leave for employees in New Jersey and references a recent NJSPL blog authored by Slawa Rokicki and Andrea Hall.
January 20, 2026 | NJ State Policy Updates
Public Administration Governor Phil Murphy Delivers Final State of the State Address – On January 13th, Governor Murphy delivered his final State of the State address to a joint session of the New Jersey Legislature, marking the close of his two-term...
January 13, 2026 | In the News
NJSPL Research Associate and R/ECON Advisor Will Irving was interviewed as part of an article from NorthJersey.com discussing inflation and the economy in the Garden State.
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