November 10, 2025 | NJ State Policy Updates
Public Administration High Voter Turnout Sets Record in New Jersey – Nearly 3.6 million New Jerseyans cast ballots in last week’s Nov. 4 election—representing approximately 54% of registered voters—the highest turnout for a non-presidential election in the...
November 4, 2025 | NJ State Policy Updates
Public Administration New Jerseyans Head to the Polls for 2025 Gubernatorial Election – Today, November 4, is Election Day, which means New Jerseyans up and down the coast will have the opportunity to cast their ballots for the next Garden State Governor, Mikie...
October 27, 2025 | NJ State Policy Updates
Public Administration Governor Murphy Signs and Conditionally Vetoes Key Legislation – On October 20, Phil Murphy signed four bills into law and issued conditional vetoes on seven others. Among the laws signed: revisions to the Athletic Training Licensure Act;...
October 20, 2025 | NJ State Policy Updates
Economics The New Jersey Economic Development Authority Requests Redevelopment Proposals for Camden’s Waterfront – On October 14, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) released a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI) to solicit...
October 13, 2025 | NJ State Policy Updates
Education First Students Lead NJ Statewide Mental Health Summit – On October 8th, New Jersey held the first statewide student-led mental health summit at Kean University, highlighting youth voices in shaping mental health policy and awareness. Hosted by the New...
October 6, 2025 | NJ State Policy Updates
Public Administration Second Gubernatorial Debate to be Held on Wednesday, October 8th Hosted by the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy – On Wednesday, October 8th from 7:00-8:00pm gubernatorial candidates Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill will...
September 30, 2025 | NJ State Policy Updates
Health NJ State Health Benefits Program Committee Approves State-Worker Health-Benefit Cuts – On September 24th, the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) design committee approved changes that raise copays, deductibles, and out-of-pocket maximums for active...
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 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 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...
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 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 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...
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,...
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