New Jersey Policy Perspective

Every four years, NJPP takes the time to reflect, revise, and map out the policies needed to build a stronger, more equitable Garden State. The Blueprint isn’t just another report — it’s a bold vision for our collective future. Read more: njpp.org/publications/b…

An apt time to repost this op-ed I wrote w/ Jen Coffey of ANJEC. Yesterday NJ lawmakers announced rollbacks of our flood rules. “How many more historic storms will hit our state — and how many more people need to die — before state policymakers act?” nj.com/opinion/2022/0…

“It’s vital that Attorney General Platkin continue his office’s efforts in shaping our state police force into a more transparent institution that is accountable to the general public,” said NJCA Executive Director Dena Mottola Jaborska. njcitizenaction.org/advocacy_group…

New Jersey’s FY 2026 budget could and should have been a moment of courage. Instead, the budget process cut back revenue increases and dips deeper into the state’s cash reserves, while failing to protect residents from federal cuts. Read NJPP’s breakdown: njpp.org/publications/r…

The House's cruel budget eliminates vital programs for people around the country and blows an even bigger hole in the state’s budget that lawmakers failed to adequately prepare for. “This is not about money — it’s about consequences," said @nicolenjpp. njpp.org/media/statemen…

The FY 2026 budget represents a missed opportunity to raise sustainable revenues and keep families afloat ahead of cuts to federal programs. "New Jersey’s leaders must act quickly to protect residents from the financial storm ahead," said @NicoleNJPP. njpp.org/media/statemen…

The proposed increase to New Jersey's Social Equity Excise Fee (SEEF) would have strengthened New Jersey’s commitment to equity and justice. "This is not just a matter of money — it is about making things right," said NJPP's @MarleinaU. Read more: njpp.org/media/statemen…

As families struggle to make ends meet, the last thing New Jerseyans need is to help subsidize film productions. “Families in New Jersey need financial help today, not celebrity cameos,” said @ptrchn1. Read the full statement: njpp.org/media/statemen…

Watch for latest on NJ budget from @NJPolicy's Peter Chen:

Over two years ago, I stood with allies to call on lawmakers to fulfill @GovMurphy’s promise to end the raids of the Clean Energy Fund. Instead, the budget they passed last night TRIPLES the raids. We are in an energy crisis. This is the EXACT wrong time to be doing this. 1/

While other states build up savings to protect residents from federal program cuts, NJ took a different path: 📊 Reserves reduced to $6.8B (below recommended levels) 📈 Deficit increased to $1.5B ⏰ Preparation for federal cuts delayed Our statement: njpp.org/media/statemen…

🏠Yesterday, NJ lawmakers approved a smart way to raise revenue for the state budget! The new realty transfer fee increase only affects 3% of all property sales but generates hundreds of millions to help fund critical services for the state. #PolicyWins njpp.org/media/statemen…

At NJPP, we call ourselves a think-and-do tank because we team up with partners to ensure communities are represented in our research. "Yes, we’re data nerds — but we see every number as representing someone’s story," said @bholom11. Read more: njhcqi.org/take-five-6-26…

If you aren’t already following us on TikTok @/NJPolicy, today is the day. Because we have a special guest debuting shortly on our account. A not so subtle hint below.

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Big congrats to NJPP's ENTIRE research team and President @NicoleNJPP on being named to @INSIDER__NJ's Insider 100 Policymakers Power List! insidernj.com/insider-nj-pol…

Tonight! Join NJPP's Peter Chen for a conversation about what's at stake in this year's budget, what we can do to make the budget process more transparent, and what actions we can take to pass a budget that serves the needs of New Jersey’s working families.

This part right here. 👇

A new report by @NJPolicy shows Stay NJ gives tax breaks to wealthy homeowners while leaving out renters Proposed changes: - Focus on low- & moderate-income seniors - Cut subsidies for the wealthy - Double the tax credit for senior renters Read more: njpp.org/publications/r…