New Jersey State Policy Lab
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New Jersey Policy Lab conducts rigorous evidence-based research to raise the quality of data used by state policymakers to address the needs of NJ communities.
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💌 #Donate today 📣 the #Rutgers New Jersey State Policy Lab Fund supports the development of critical, nonpartisan, evidence-based #policy #research for the Garden State: give.rutgersfoundation.org/nj-state-pol...
💵 Gov. Murphy announced $150M in municipal infrastructure grants for Fiscal Year 2026; 🔒 state senators introduce amendments to Daniel's Law, a data privacy bill enacted in 2023; 🧑💼the #NJ Department of Labor & Workforce Development announced $3M in grant funding for the CARE program:
Gov. Murphy Announces $150M in Municipal Infrastructure Grants for FY 2026 – NJ State Policy Updates - New Jersey State Policy Lab
Public Administration Gov. Murphy Announces $150 Million in Municipal Aid Grants for Fiscal Year 2026 - On November 17, Governor Phil Murphy announced that the state is allocating $150 million in Muni...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:35 PM
💵 Gov. Murphy announced $150M in municipal infrastructure grants for Fiscal Year 2026; 🔒 state senators introduce amendments to Daniel's Law, a data privacy bill enacted in 2023; 🧑💼the #NJ Department of Labor & Workforce Development announced $3M in grant funding for the CARE program:
In #NJ, the state government proactively advances equity through the Office of #Equity. To enhance these efforts, #Rutgers researchers recommend incorporating equity measures into department/agency performance assessments to ensure equity is engrained within the ongoing routines of the government:
Report Release: Equity Initiatives in the United States - New Jersey State Policy Lab
The New Jersey State government proactively advances equity through its Office of Equity in the Office of the Governor, and through budget initiatives such as the “Cover all Kids” program ensuring tha...
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November 24, 2025 at 3:19 PM
🏦🏠 The Federal Reserve Bank of #NY Consumer Credit Panel, based on Equifax data, provides insights into consumer credit trends, both nationally and by state. #Rutgers researchers utilized this data to examine individual- and household-level debt and credit balances in #NJ vs the national average:
The State of the States: Household Debt and Credit Developments in 2025Q3 - New Jersey State Policy Lab
The New York Fed Consumer Credit Panel, based on Equifax data, provides insights into consumer credit trends, both nationally and by state. More specifically, the survey computes national and regional...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
🔬 "Research is something that everyone can do, and everyone ought to do. It is simply collecting information and thinking systematically about it." - Raewyn Connell #WisdomWednesday #quotes
November 19, 2025 at 2:23 PM
🔬 "Research is something that everyone can do, and everyone ought to do. It is simply collecting information and thinking systematically about it." - Raewyn Connell #WisdomWednesday #quotes
Happening now 📢 “Connecting Science & Policy for Stronger Communities” in Room 312 for #NJLeague25. Stop by & learn more about the evidence-based policy making that is possible with the assistance of organizations like the NJSPL, Eagleton Science and Politics Program, and more!
November 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Happening now 📢 “Connecting Science & Policy for Stronger Communities” in Room 312 for #NJLeague25. Stop by & learn more about the evidence-based policy making that is possible with the assistance of organizations like the NJSPL, Eagleton Science and Politics Program, and more!
⚖️ Attorney Gen. Matt Platkin announced a $100M settlement with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield over allegations that included fraudulent claims and overcharging; 📚 the #NJ Senate Education Committee advanced a bill which would overhaul charter schools; Read these stories and more today:
Attorney Gen. Platkin Announces $100M Settlement with Horizon – NJ State Policy Updates - New Jersey State Policy Lab
Health Optum Closes Nearly 90 Medical Offices in NJ - In early November, Optum announced it would close almost 90 medical offices in the state of New Jersey by the end of the month. Optum is among the...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
⚖️ Attorney Gen. Matt Platkin announced a $100M settlement with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield over allegations that included fraudulent claims and overcharging; 📚 the #NJ Senate Education Committee advanced a bill which would overhaul charter schools; Read these stories and more today:
🎓📚 In 2023, #NJ launched a statewide "Some College, No Degree" initiative to help the 790K New Jerseyans who have earned some college credit but left school before completing their degree. Researchers interviewed former students to better understand the barriers that prevented them from reenrolling:
Identifying Challenges to Reenrolling Among “Some College, No Degree” Adults - New Jersey State Policy Lab
According to the National Student Clearinghouse, more than 790,000 New Jersey residents have earned some college credit but left school before completing their credential or degree. In Spring 2023, Ne...
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November 17, 2025 at 3:53 PM
🎓📚 In 2023, #NJ launched a statewide "Some College, No Degree" initiative to help the 790K New Jerseyans who have earned some college credit but left school before completing their degree. Researchers interviewed former students to better understand the barriers that prevented them from reenrolling:
A few weeks ago, the #NJ State Policy Lab hosted the #event, Navigating Policy-focused Career Pathways, at @bloustein.rutgers.edu. The gathering brought together current students and recent #alumni who had previously been affiliated with the NJSPL and are now pursuing careers in public policy:
NJSPL Event Connects Current Students with Policy Lab Alumni - New Jersey State Policy Lab
The New Jersey State Policy Lab (NJSPL) recently hosted the event, “Navigating Policy-focused Career Pathways,” on October 21st at the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. The gathering bro...
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November 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
A few weeks ago, the #NJ State Policy Lab hosted the #event, Navigating Policy-focused Career Pathways, at @bloustein.rutgers.edu. The gathering brought together current students and recent #alumni who had previously been affiliated with the NJSPL and are now pursuing careers in public policy:
💡 "We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained." - Marie Curie #WisdomWednesday #inspiration #quote
November 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
💡 "We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained." - Marie Curie #WisdomWednesday #inspiration #quote
🗳️ Mikie Sherrill was elected governor, which means a special #election will need to be held to replace her seat in the House; 🍎 #NJ Department of Banking & Insurance projects that #healthinsurance premiums may increase 174% for the more than half-million residents insured through Get Covered NJ:
Mikie Sherrill Elected Next Governor of NJ; What Happens to Her House Seat? – NJ State Policy Updates - New Jersey State Policy Lab
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—th...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
🗳️ Mikie Sherrill was elected governor, which means a special #election will need to be held to replace her seat in the House; 🍎 #NJ Department of Banking & Insurance projects that #healthinsurance premiums may increase 174% for the more than half-million residents insured through Get Covered NJ:
💡📝 In response to our recent call for proposals, NJSPL received over three dozen proposals from a strong pool of applicants. We are delighted to share that we have selected seven new #research projects to receive seed funding in subjects ranging from #energy to #transportation to #healthcare:
New Jersey State Policy Lab Announces Seed Funding for Innovative Research Projects - New Jersey State Policy Lab
The New Jersey State Policy Lab is supporting another round of innovative research projects addressing policy challenges impacting New Jersey. In response to our recent call, we received more than thr...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
💡📝 In response to our recent call for proposals, NJSPL received over three dozen proposals from a strong pool of applicants. We are delighted to share that we have selected seven new #research projects to receive seed funding in subjects ranging from #energy to #transportation to #healthcare:
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Researchers with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, in collaboration with the @njpolicylab.bsky.social, developed a #report intended to be the first comprehensive state-by-state guide of health insurance literacy educational resources across the U.S. policylab.rutgers.edu/publication/...
Report Release: Evaluating the Policy Implications & Impact of Health Insurance Literacy Initiatives - New Jersey State Policy Lab
Health insurance literacy is a complex issue that requires a multifaceted approach to address. Our goal throughout this project was to better understand health insurance literacy, its impact on people...
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November 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Researchers with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, in collaboration with the @njpolicylab.bsky.social, developed a #report intended to be the first comprehensive state-by-state guide of health insurance literacy educational resources across the U.S. policylab.rutgers.edu/publication/...
🩺⚕️Researchers with #Rutgers #NJ Medical School, in collaboration with the NJSPL, have developed a report which is intended to serve as the first comprehensive state-by-state guide of health insurance literacy educational resources and/or interventions available across the U.S.:
#healthinsurance
#healthinsurance
November 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🩺⚕️Researchers with #Rutgers #NJ Medical School, in collaboration with the NJSPL, have developed a report which is intended to serve as the first comprehensive state-by-state guide of health insurance literacy educational resources and/or interventions available across the U.S.:
#healthinsurance
#healthinsurance
🌌 "As for the future, your task is not to foresee it, but to enable it." Antoine de Saint-Exupéry #WisdomWednesday #quote #inspiration #BookSky
November 5, 2025 at 1:59 PM
🌌 "As for the future, your task is not to foresee it, but to enable it." Antoine de Saint-Exupéry #WisdomWednesday #quote #inspiration #BookSky
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The Housing Justice Program (a collaboration between the #RutgersLaw Housing clinics & @setonhallhealthlaw.bsky.social) held the third annual Housing Justice Summit at #RutgersLaw in #Camden last week. (1/2)
November 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The Housing Justice Program (a collaboration between the #RutgersLaw Housing clinics & @setonhallhealthlaw.bsky.social) held the third annual Housing Justice Summit at #RutgersLaw in #Camden last week. (1/2)
🗳️✅ It's Election Day! Polls are open 6am-8pm today. In other #NJ #policy news, federal judges ordered the USDA to use contingency funds to keep SNAP benefits flowing; @northjerseynews.bsky.social published an expose on the barriers people w/disabilities face when accessing health care; Read more:
Election Day Begins in New Jersey – NJ State Policy Updates - New Jersey State Policy Lab
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...
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November 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
🗳️✅ It's Election Day! Polls are open 6am-8pm today. In other #NJ #policy news, federal judges ordered the USDA to use contingency funds to keep SNAP benefits flowing; @northjerseynews.bsky.social published an expose on the barriers people w/disabilities face when accessing health care; Read more:
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Policy priorities for the next governor from @njpolicylab.bsky.social fyi -- @johnreitmeyer.bsky.social @aliyareports.bsky.social @nj.com @njpolicy.bsky.social @stevenrodas.bsky.social
As #NJ prepares to elect our next governor tomorrow, the months ahead offer a pivotal opportunity to chart a path toward a more innovative and resilient state. The NJSPL invited affiliated #Rutgers faculty and staff to identify the most pressing priorities for the next administration:
Policy Priorities and Recommendations for New Jersey’s Next Governor - New Jersey State Policy Lab
As New Jersey prepares to elect our next governor tomorrow, November 4th, the months ahead offer a pivotal opportunity to chart a path toward a more innovative and resilient state. To help inform this...
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November 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Policy priorities for the next governor from @njpolicylab.bsky.social fyi -- @johnreitmeyer.bsky.social @aliyareports.bsky.social @nj.com @njpolicy.bsky.social @stevenrodas.bsky.social
As #NJ prepares to elect our next governor tomorrow, the months ahead offer a pivotal opportunity to chart a path toward a more innovative and resilient state. The NJSPL invited affiliated #Rutgers faculty and staff to identify the most pressing priorities for the next administration:
Policy Priorities and Recommendations for New Jersey’s Next Governor - New Jersey State Policy Lab
As New Jersey prepares to elect our next governor tomorrow, November 4th, the months ahead offer a pivotal opportunity to chart a path toward a more innovative and resilient state. To help inform this...
policylab.rutgers.edu
November 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The #NJ Sentencing Commission proposed a program to allow eligible incarcerated individuals to seek resentencing by demonstrating that they have been successfully rehabilitated. #Rutgers researchers recently surveyed 1,529 New Jerseyans to gauge support for or against areas of sentencing reform:
Surveying Sentencing Reform: Establishing Rehabilitative Release Programs to Allow Incarcerated Persons to Apply for Resentencing - New Jersey State Policy Lab
We continue to showcase preliminary findings from our survey of New Jersey residents on their support for sentencing reform in four key areas. The second area concerns public support for establishing ...
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October 30, 2025 at 2:44 PM
💡"We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained." - Marie Curie #WisdomWednesday #inspiration #quotes
October 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
💡"We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained." - Marie Curie #WisdomWednesday #inspiration #quotes
🏥 Newark's University Hospital broke ground on a $1.8B revitalization project in conjunction with Rutgers Health and #Rutgers University; 📚 the #NJ DOE announced four new #literacy grants established with funding from the federal Comprehensive Literacy State Development program:
NJDOE Announces Approximately $13.6M in New Literacy Grants – NJ State Policy Updates - New Jersey State Policy Lab
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 la...
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October 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Drew Gitomer and Rachel Garver spoke at the New Jersey State House on Friday, October 24th discussing their recent report which examined how teacher preparation programs have adapted after #NJ removed edTPA as a requirement for #teacher certification:
Drew Gitomer & Rachel Garver Present on edTPA Policy Changes at the New Jersey State House - New Jersey State Policy Lab
Professor Emeritus Drew Gitomer (Rutgers Graduate School of Education) and Assistant Professor Rachel Garver (Montclair State University) spoke at the New Jersey State House on Friday, October 24th di...
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October 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
📚🎓 NJSPL researchers Drew Gitomer and Rachel Garver presented at the New Jersey State House to discuss their recent report examining the policy changes to the edTPA teacher certification process in #NJ.
#education #highered #Rutgers
#education #highered #Rutgers
October 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM
📚🎓 NJSPL researchers Drew Gitomer and Rachel Garver presented at the New Jersey State House to discuss their recent report examining the policy changes to the edTPA teacher certification process in #NJ.
#education #highered #Rutgers
#education #highered #Rutgers
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NJDEP also developed a website that tracks permit notices related to the Environmental Justice Law, which currently notes that 89 permits in #NJ have had their review processes initiated, but only one final decision has been made to date. @meltier.bsky.social from @princeton.edu SPIA discusses more:
From Executive Order to State Law: The Evolution of Environmental Justice in NJ - New Jersey State Policy Lab
Over the past several years, Governor Phil Murphy’s administration has instituted several nationally innovative environmental justice initiatives. In 2018, early in his first administration, Governor ...
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October 23, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Please see my newest blog post with the New Jersey State Policy Lab! @njpolicylab.bsky.social
In 2020, #NJ state legislature passed the trailblazing Environmental Justice Law, which authorized the #NJDEP to restrict future development of industrial facilities if it determined that such siting would be harmful to existing overburdened communities in the Garden State:
From Executive Order to State Law: The Evolution of Environmental Justice in NJ - New Jersey State Policy Lab
Over the past several years, Governor Phil Murphy’s administration has instituted several nationally innovative environmental justice initiatives. In 2018, early in his first administration, Governor ...
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October 23, 2025 at 2:32 PM