June 27, 2026 | In the News
A new article from the Asbury Park Press referenced economic research completed by New Jersey State Policy Lab researchers.
June 25, 2026 | NJSPL Announcements
On Monday, June 22nd, the New Jersey State Policy Lab’s summer intern cohort joined with students from the Eagleton Institute of Politics, the Rutgers Democracy Lab, and the Rutgers Scarlet Service Internship program as part of an immersive, one-day civics program at...
June 24, 2026 | In the News
A new article from NJ.com discussing criminal sentencing for drug offenses cited a survey from New Jersey State Policy Lab researchers examining New Jerseyans perspectives on various sentencing reforms.
June 22, 2026 | NJ State Policy Updates
Health Bill Advances to Add Vitamin B9 to Corn Masa Products – On June 15, Bill A5119 unanimously passed the bipartisan Assembly Agriculture Committee with amendments. The “Fortifying Corn Masa Act” would require manufacturers to add folic acid, otherwise known...
June 9, 2026 | NJ State Policy Updates
Education Senate Advances Therapy Dog Pilot Program Bill – On May 28th, the New Jersey Senate unanimously passed Bill S-3453, sponsored by Senators James Beach and Anthony M. Bucco, which aims to establish a three-year pilot program within the Department of...
June 4, 2026 | In the News
The Rowan Energy Collaborative (ROWEC) and the Steve Sweeney Center for Public Policy will be sponsoring a conference discussing the state of New Jersey’s nuclear generation on June 9th. Their ongoing project on nuclear generation was funded through the New...
June 2, 2026 | NJ State Policy Updates
Transportation Bill Introduced to Publish Monthly NJ Transit Performance Data – On May 28th Senator Kristin Corrado (R-40) introduced Bill S4344 that would require NJ Transit to make publicly available information on its website information pertaining to delays,...
May 27, 2026 | In the News
NJ Spotlight News cited research on broadband access and availability from the New Jersey State Policy Lab in an article discussing the Trump administration’s efforts to slow down the $42.45B in funding meant for expanding internet access in rural and low-income...
May 25, 2026 | NJ State Policy Updates
Digital/Tech AI Image Disclosure Bill Introduced to Add Labels to Online AI Generated Content – On May 14th, Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy (D-21) introduced Bill A5089, which requires makers of publicly accessible GenAI software within New Jersey to include a label...
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...
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