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Transportation Bill Introduced to Publish Monthly NJ Transit Performance Data – On May 28th Senator Kristin Corrado (R-40) introduced Bill S4344 that would require NJ Transit to make publicly available information on its website information pertaining to delays, cancellations, and on-time performance. Under this legislation, the New Jersey Transit Corporation would be obligated to publish the […]

NJ Spotlight News cited research on broadband access and availability from the New Jersey State Policy Lab in an article discussing the Trump administration’s efforts to slow down the $42.45B in funding meant for expanding internet access in rural and low-income areas.

Digital/Tech AI Image Disclosure Bill Introduced to Add Labels to Online AI Generated Content – On May 14th, Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy (D-21) introduced Bill A5089, which requires makers of publicly accessible GenAI software within New Jersey to include a label on AI-generated content. Under the bill, AI-generated content must contain easily accessible information on the […]

Economics Assembly Lawmakers Advance Bill Allowing Alcohol Sales at Movie Theaters – On May 14th, the Assembly Oversight, Reform, and Federal Relations Committee advanced Bill A4666 that would allow qualifying for-profit movie theaters in New Jersey to obtain special liquor licenses and sell alcoholic beverages during movie screenings. The bill would establish a new license […]

On April 23rd, the New Jersey State Policy Lab marked its five-year anniversary with a celebratory dinner and networking event. The evening was festive as guests learned more about our work, gained insights from policy leaders, and fortified connections with each other. Joined by elected officials, faculty, students, alumni, and corporate and nonprofit leaders, we […]

Economics Governor Sherril Signs Law Banning Restaurant Reservation Scalping – On May 7th, Governor Mikie Sherrill signed legislation (A3318/SCS for S1193 and 1197) banning the practice of “restaurant reservation scalping,” a policy aimed at protecting both consumers and small businesses ahead of major tourism events such as the FIFA World Cup. The law (P.L.2026, c.12.) […]

NJSPL Policy Fellow Linda Stamato published a new op-ed on NJ.com discussing self-censorship and academic freedom amongst professors within higher education.

Education Bill to Improve Access to School Meal Assistance Programs Advances – On March 23rd, the date of the most recent legislative digest, the New Jersey General Assembly approved Bill A3882 by a unanimous 73-0 vote. Sponsored by Assemblymembers Craig Coughlin (D-19), Annette Quijano (D-20) and Dan Hutchison (D-4), the bill would require public schools […]

Economics Legislature Advances Five Bills to Regulate AI Data Centers – New Jersey state lawmakers are advancing bills to limit the data center industry’s impact on ratepayers, the grid, and the environment. First, Bill S731/A796, approved by the Assembly, would mainly require large data centers using 100 megawatts or more to pay for at least […]

Education NJ’s School Funding Formula Faces Scrutiny at Budget Hearing – On April 15th, Education Commissioner Lily Laux testified before the Assembly Budget Committee in defense the proposed $22.5 billion education budget, which includes a record $12.4 billion in school aid. Commissioner Laux acknowledged that the funding formula, nearly 20 years old, was groundbreaking when […]

This year’s third annual Policy Collaboratory convened graduate students, faculty experts, and policy practitioners from across New Jersey to discuss challenges surrounding access to higher education. With parallel missions of providing evidence-based research to guide policymaking in New Jersey, the New Jersey State Policy Lab and SPIA in NJ, with support from the Rutgers Democracy […]

Economics Governor Sherrill Signs Law to Lift Nuclear Moratorium and Expand Energy Supply – On April 8th, Governor Sherrill signed legislation S3870/A4528 (P.L.2026, c.9.) into law, removing a key regulatory barrier that imposed a de facto moratorium on new nuclear power for decades and thereby blocked any new nuclear power development in New Jersey. The […]