In a new op-ed from NJ Spotlight News, NJSPL Policy Fellow Linda Stamato discusses the immigration populations that exist in New Jersey and the importance of embracing community when working to revitalize cities and towns across the nation.
By Melissa Tier New Jersey’s Climate Change Resilience Strategy calls on the state and local governments to “support and incentivize movement to safer areas” for “populations in areas subject to repetitive flooding or inundation,” and “especially for vulnerable populations.” Housing programs such as these – in which homeowners voluntarily agree to the government purchasing [...]
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 Saturday, and from 10 AM to 6 PM on Sundays. Voters can also [...]
By Ruth Winecoff This is the second in a series describing ongoing research on Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE). PACE, which uses local governments’ ability to borrow to pay the upfront costs of energy efficiency upgrades to residential and commercial properties, was recently authorized for commercial properties in New Jersey, though the program has [...]
By Joana Tineo Insurance rates among the Hispanic population in the United States, particularly in New Jersey, have historically been lower than those of other racial and ethnic groups.1 Several factors contribute to this disparity, including immigration status, language barriers, systemic challenges within the healthcare system, and a lack of employer-sponsored healthcare at many [...]
The Sparta Township council has voted to introduce three ordinances aimed at bringing in cannabis businesses, and Mayor Neill Clark cited a previous reported published by the New Jersey State Policy Lab which studied the impact cannabis legalization has had on home value in New Jersey.
By Nicholas S. Imperato DO, MPH and Kamini Doobay MD, MS. Before we begin developing programs to improving health insurance literacy levels throughout the country, we must first understand the ramifications of poor health insurance literacy [...]
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 home invasion offenses, imposing harsher sentences and fines for using deadly weapons during break-ins. This legislation comes in response [...]
By Elizabeth Cooner and Angie Nga Le Dual enrollment programs allow high school students to take college courses, helping them explore college options and get a jump start on their postsecondary education. In New Jersey, these programs are one of the key measures in providing pathways to college and supporting the state’s vision of [...]
By Taylor Hughes Abortion, the medical termination of a pregnancy, is one of the most divisive moral, political, and cultural issues impacting the United States today. In June 2022, the Supreme Court overturned the landmark cases of Roe v. Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey (1992), ruling that the United [...]
