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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 […]

A recent NJSPL report examining changes in corporate acquisition of housing properties in New Jersey was cited in a recent article from TapInto Wayne.

Economics New Bill Proposes Tax Credits to Boost Apprenticeships and Internships – On January 28th, Senator Troy Singleton introduced Bill S3214, which establishes the “New Jersey Earn and Learn Program” to incentivize employers to hire individuals into structured apprenticeships and paid internships. The bill offers businesses a base tax credit of $3,000 per enrollee, with […]

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Economics New Jersey Sees Slight Boost in Jobs, Tax Revenue at Fiscal Year Midpoint – New Jersey reported a modest increase in job gains (+9,000 in December) and tax revenues (+4.8% year-to-year) as the fiscal year reached its midpoint, leaving state tax collections slightly ahead of projections. New Jersey has experienced uneven job reports in […]

ROI-NJ published an article announcing that the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) named the city of Newark a Digital Inclusion Trailblazer and cited a prior report from the New Jersey State Policy Lab which examined New Jerseyans’ access to the internet.

The Daily Targum published an article featuring a new report from the New Jersey State Policy Lab which examined the economic struggles currently impacting elderly New Jerseyans.

A new article from NorthJersey.com dives into the latest legislative update outgoing Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law regarding paid family leave for employees in New Jersey and references a recent NJSPL blog authored by Slawa Rokicki and Andrea Hall.

Public Administration Governor Phil Murphy Delivers Final State of the State Address – On January 13th, Governor Murphy delivered his final State of the State address to a joint session of the New Jersey Legislature, marking the close of his two-term administration. Murphy highlighted accomplishments in areas including economic recovery, public education, infrastructure, and health […]

NJSPL Research Associate and R/ECON Advisor Will Irving was interviewed as part of an article from NorthJersey.com discussing inflation and the economy in the Garden State.

New Jersey Business Magazine published a new article discussing Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill’s incoming administration along with the state of New Jersey business sector and economy as a whole. The article cites a recent R/ECON report from the New Jersey State Policy Lab regarding the upcoming economic forecast.

Public Administration Gov.-elect Sherrill Announces New Heads of NJ TRANSIT, Treasury, Department of Children and Families, and More – In the weeks since being elected the next governor of New Jersey, Mikie Sherrill has announced a slate of new department heads to various state agencies including: retaining Jacquelyn A. Suárez as Commissioner for the Department […]