September 25, 2025 | NJSPL Announcements
Stop by the Bloustein School on Tuesday, October 21st from 5:00-6:30pm and meet a few of the many former students that have worked with the New Jersey State Policy Lab. These students have gone on to pursue a variety of public policy-focused careers, in areas...
September 23, 2025 | NJ State Policy Updates
Environment Acting Gov. Tahesha Way Signs Law Strengthening Lead Disclosure and Testing Requirements – On September 19, Acting Governor Tahesa Way signed A2929/S1034 into law, which requires landlords to report the known or potential presence of lead in drinking...
September 17, 2025 | In the News
NJSPL Policy Fellow Linda Stamato published a new op-ed in NJ Spotlight News discussing the anniversary of 9/11 attacks and the importance of continuing to fund the World Trade Center Health Program.
September 15, 2025 | In the News
NJSPL Research Affiliate Will Irving was quoted in a recent article from NJ Spotlight News discussing the state of the economy and job market in New Jersey.
September 15, 2025 | NJ State Policy Updates
Public Administration Gov. Murphy Signs New Law Establishing Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Military Affairs – On September 11th, Governor Phil Murphy signed a law creating a standalone, cabinet-level New Jersey Department of Veterans Affairs....
September 11, 2025 | In the News
NJSPL Research Affiliate Will Irving was interviewed by Barbara Flanagan during an NJ Spotlight News segment discussing current state of New Jersey’s weakening job market.
September 9, 2025 | NJ State Policy Updates
Education and Public Administration Gov. Murphy Signs Bills Strengthening Worker Protections and Labor Education in Public Schools – On September 3rd, Governor Phil Murphy signed two bills into law intended to strengthen workers’ rights and education within New...
September 3, 2025 | In the News
NJSPL Research Affiliate Thomas Dallessio was interviewed alongside colleagues Michelle Byers and Greg Romano discussing open space preservation on the WBRNJ Local Impact program.
August 25, 2025 | NJ State Policy Updates
Environment Governor Murphy Signs Bill to Boost Renewable Energy Generation and Capacity – On August 22nd, Governor Phil Murphy signed two bills aimed at expanding renewable energy generation in the state. Bill S4530 directs the Board of Public Utilities (BPU)...
August 19, 2025 | In the News
The most recent R/ECON economic forecast was cited in a new article from NJ Spotlight News examining the current state of the economy in New Jersey.
August 18, 2025 | NJ State Policy Updates
Economics Governor Murphy Signs Bill Creating $500 Million Manufacturing Tax Credit Program – On August 13th, Governor Phil Murphy signed Bill A5687 into law, establishing the “Next New Jersey Manufacturing Program,” a $500 million initiative designed to...
August 18, 2025 | NJSPL Announcements
Professor Will Irving spoke at the New Jersey State House on Monday, August 18th discussing the latest R/ECON economic forecast for the state of New Jersey and beyond. This event was hosted by the New Jersey State Policy Lab, the Bloustein School of Planning and...
August 14, 2025 | NJSPL Announcements
Last week, the New Jersey State Policy Lab’s most recent cohort of summer interns presented on their respective areas of public policy research on August 6th, and the recordings of these presentations are now available. At the beginning of the summer, each NJSPL...
August 11, 2025 | NJ State Policy Updates
Health New Law Expands Access to Disability Benefits for 9/11 First Responders – On July 23rd, Governor Phil Murphy signed Bill A5381 (P.L.2025, c.117) into law, removing the filing deadline for accidental disability allowances for 9/11 first responders....
August 4, 2025 | NJ State Policy Updates
Health State and Labor Unions Offer Competing Plans to Cut Public Worker Health Costs – On July 31st, state and union officials unveiled competing proposals to reduce costs in the State Health Benefits Program by $200 million annually. The state plan primarily...
August 4, 2025 | NJSPL Announcements
This Wednesday, August 6th the New Jersey State Policy Lab will be hosting the annual end-of-summer presentations for its interns. Each NJSPL intern selected an area of policy research that was of interest to them in order to investigate and study at the beginning of...
July 28, 2025 | NJ State Policy Updates
Housing State Begins Sending Out Senior Freeze Property Tax Relief – On July 21st, the state government announced it has begun distributing Senior Freeze property tax reimbursements, expected to save the average new recipient $211 and repeat recipients $1,348,...
July 21, 2025 | NJ State Policy Updates
Transportation New Law Requires Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety in Driver’s Education – On July 17th, Governor Phil Murphy signed Bill A4765 (P.L.2025, c.103.) into law, mandating that state driver’s education programs include instruction on safely sharing...
July 14, 2025 | NJ State Policy Updates
Education Bills Expanding Free Preschool and Kindergarten Become Law – On July 9th, Governor Phil Murphy signed two bills into law to expand access to free preschool and full-day kindergarten in the state. Bill S3910 (P.L.2025, c.100.) requires all school...
July 8, 2025 | NJ State Policy Updates
Public Administration State Moves Forward with Digital Driver’s License – On June 30th, the Assembly voted 75-3 to approve Bill A3518, which would allow the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to issue digital driver’s licenses and ID cards. The bill also states that...
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