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R/ECON Research Affiliate Will Irving was interviewed in a new article from NorthJersey.com discussing the job market in New Jersey

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.

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 aims to cut the structural deficit from $3 billion to $1.7 billion. Concurrently, the budget introduces $3.3 […]

NJ Spotlight News cited an NJSPL report on youth mental health while discussing Governor Mikie Sherrill’s new budget address.

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 New Jersey high school students to complete a one-semester standalone course in financial literacy as a condition of graduation. […]

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.

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 event, sponsored by the Rutgers Democracy Lab, will welcome graduate students interested in education […]

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 technology and personal data to charge individualized prices to New Jersey consumers. Under the proposal, electronic surveillance technology includes sensors, cameras, device tracking, […]

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 provide specific assistive services to students with disabilities for the purpose of recording course material, including note-taking software, provided that it […]

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 status, military service, age, gender/identity, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, disability, etc.) for a paid, 10-week internship […]

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 and Remediation Fund. This legislation calls for the state to pay certain hospitals from the general […]

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 savings accounts for first-time homebuyers and provide state income tax benefits on contributions and earnings in accounts used […]