🚨 NEW from @ptrchn1.bsky.social 🚨 New Jersey has eliminated nearly 20,000 state workforce positions even as the population has grown, leaving residents with worse service and higher costs. Read the full report: www.njpp.org/publications...

It's clear New Jerseyans understand that clean energy is the solution to the affordability crisis, not the problem. I spoke to @keatonpeters.bsky.social about how energy affordability became a top election issue this year! Full piece here >> san.com/cc/high-elec...

The Trump administration is ending Direct File, the IRS's free tax-filing program. It's another win for the corporate tax prep industry. But the success of the short-lived Direct File program can set a precedent for future Congresses and administrations. itep.org/trump-admini...

Last week, the Federal Communications Commission voted to increase phone and video calling rate caps for incarcerated people. In July we published dispatches about the necessity of phone calls, and how high costs — relative to extremely low prison wages — affect their connections to loved ones.

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🚨 NEW from @marleinau.bsky.social 🚨 Despite the constitutional right to an attorney, municipal courts charge up to $200 for public defenders, pushing low-income residents into debt. Read more: www.njpp.org/publications...

🚨 New from @jerseyjazzman.bsky.social 🚨 New Jersey’s school funding formula shortchanges schools serving students from low-income families, leaving 80 percent of Black and Latinx/Hispanic students in schools without adequate resources. Read the full report: www.njpp.org/publications...

New Jersey’s window shopping for 2026 ACA marketplace plans is open, with large premium spikes because of expiring premium tax credit enhancements. A typical 60-year-old couple making $85,000 will have to pay an additional $20,600 annually for benchmark coverage. (1/4)

I talked to @fortune.com about how everyday New Jerseyans are hurt by data centers and how it's affecting our governor's race. We need a leader who will protect residents from rising costs and create a more equitable energy future for all! fortune.com/2025/10/22/a...

Nearly one in 10 New Jerseyans lived below the poverty level in 2024. By prioritizing and expanding cash assistance programs such as the Child Tax Credit, lawmakers can help close the wealth gap and end child poverty. Read the full analysis from NJPP's Tonanziht Aguas: www.njpp.org/publications...

Big Tech is driving up the cost of electricity, so we’re fighting back! We’re launching Power Play NJ to lower energy costs by holding Big Tech accountable and bringing clean energy (and jobs!) to our state.

These strategies also move us closer to racial equity. By investing directly in families, we can begin to dismantle structural barriers and build a more just and inclusive New Jersey. Read more from @njpolicy.bsky.social’s @ptrchn1.bsky.social: www.njpp.org/publications...

Health care is under attack and unaffordable for many. Programs like the 988 hotline provide vital support in times of crisis, particularly for LGBTQIA+ youth. Now's the time for lawmakers to protect these critical services so New Jerseyans can get the mental health care they need when they need it.

“The solution is straightforward: We can give families money to meet the costs that come with raising children.” - Peter Chen of @njpolicy.bsky.social

We are SO excited to be expanding our team and adding a new analyst to focus on economic security! Tonanziht is amazing and we’re lucky to have her 💚

We’re excited to welcome Tonanziht Aguas (toe-NAHN-see a-GOO-as) to the NJPP team! 🎉 As our new Policy Analyst, Tonanziht will focus on economic security, bringing experience from a guaranteed income pilot in Newark, research on food access in North Jersey, and more. Welcome! 💙

While 720,000 wealthy NJ families get permanent tax breaks under the "One Big Beautiful Bill," 360,000 poor, disabled, and elderly residents lose Medicaid and food assistance. This isn't economic policy. This is choosing winners and losers based on wealth.

🎉 Congratulations to NJPP President Nicole Rodriguez for being named to ROI's 2025 People of Color Influencer List! Nicole's leadership in advancing social justice through evidence-based policy research makes New Jersey stronger for everyone. www.roi-nj.com/2025/07/28/r...

🚨 New from @ptrchn1.bsky.social 🚨 Despite being one of the wealthiest states, 1 in 8 New Jersey children live in poverty. However, New Jersey has the resources to dramatically cut child poverty through direct cash assistance to families. Read more: www.njpp.org/publications...

I spoke with CBS news about the upcoming election and rising utility bills. New Jersey needs a leader who will build more newer, reliable energy sources. It’s the best way to keep costs down and make the state more affordable for all!

When lawmakers talk about kitchen table issues, utility costs should be among them as New Jerseyans face rising rates. "Affordability is the number one issue in this race, and rising energy prices are also at the top of everyone's mind," @alexfromnj.bsky.social. www.cbsnews.com/news/rising-...

PJM has already delayed projects that would lower electric bills for New Jerseyans. And now, the federal administration is increasing electric bills even more by cancelling clean energy tax credits — making it harder for newer, more reliable energy to move forward. gothamist.com/news/trump-m...

Had the absolute pleasure of hanging out with Franck Beaumin, NJ Transit’s new customer advocate, & the Fund NJT coalition! I can personally confirm Franck’s number one priority is the customer. He is already working to make sure the agency is ALWAYS keeping the rider & their experience in mind.

We're growing our impact! Excited to announce Dr. Brittany Holom-Trundy's promotion to Research Director & the addition of Award-winning journalist Kelli Parker as Communications Director! Together, we're advancing evidence-based policy for economic & racial justice. www.njpp.org/media/press-...

🚨‼️3RD CIRCUIT FEDERAL COURT OVERTURNS NJ DETENTION BAN This decision allows for private prison companies to continue doing business in NJ, overriding our state values. But let’s be clear, IMMIGRANTS ARE NOT FOR SALE 💥MASS RALLY AT ELIZABETH DETENTION CENTER, TODAY @ 3:30 PM #njforall

Despite overwhelming public opposition to private detention in New Jersey, the Third Circuit court has ruled it can continue. "We will not stop fighting for a system that upholds human dignity over corporate profit,” said @marleinau.bsky.social. Read the statement: www.njpp.org/media/statem...

NJ lawmakers knew that, among other issues, federal cuts to clean energy incentives were likely to be approved. So why did they raid the clean energy fund at levels not seen since the Christie Administration?

We knew the budget outlook was bad — but it’s worse than we thought. This new report from @njpolicy.bsky.social shows how NJ’s FY26 budget deepens inequality, shortchanges public needs, and sets us up for a fiscal cliff. This isn’t governing. It’s deferring disaster.

An apt time to repost this op-ed I wrote w/Jen Coffey of @anjec.bsky.social Yesterday morning 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?” www.nj.com/opinion/2022...

New Jersey's FY 2026 budget could have been a moment of courage. Instead, the budget process went on autopilot, cutting back revenue increases and dipping deeper into state cash reserves, while failing to protect residents from federal cuts. Read NJPP’s breakdown: www.njpp.org/publications...

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 just about money — it’s about consequences," said @nicolenjpp.bsky.social. www.njpp.org/media/statem...

“It’s vital that AG 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. Read the full statement here: www.njcitizenaction.org/advocacy_gro...

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.bsky.social. www.njpp.org/media/statem...

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.bsky.social. Read the statement: www.njpp.org/media/statem...

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.bsky.social. Read the full statement: www.njpp.org/media/statem...

‼️ ICYMI ‼️ Read @bholom11.bsky.social's interview with @qualityinstitutenj.bsky.social on steps New Jersey can take to help keep residents healthy and meet their health care needs. Read more: www.njhcqi.org/take-five-6-...

Over two years ago, I stood with allies to call on lawmakers to fulfill @govmurphy.bsky.social’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 are building up savings to protect residents from federal program cuts, New Jersey took a different path: 📊 Reserves reduced to $6.8B (below recommended levels) 📈 Deficit increased to $1.5B ⏰ Preparation for federal cuts delayed www.njpp.org/media/statem...

🏡 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 statewide but generates hundreds of millions to help fund critical services for the state. #PolicyWins www.njpp.org/media/statem...

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.bsky.social. Read more: www.njhcqi.org/take-five-6-...

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Big congrats to NJPP's ENTIRE research team and President @nicolenjpp.bsky.social on being named to the Insider 100 Policymakers Power List! www.insidernj.com/insider-nj-p...

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.

New Jersey needs a budget that invests in ALL New Jerseyans - that means funding for... ⚖️ DDDI and legal services for unaccompanied minors; 💬 Language Access implementation (check out njaij.org/languageaccess to learn more!) ⚕️ CoverAllKids!

It is June 23. The state constitution requires the budget to be passed in 1 week. There is no budget bill and no public hearing for the bill. Multiple bills that must be passed with the budget have also had no introduction and no hearing. It doesn't have to be this way!

A new report by @njpolicy.bsky.social 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...

TUE, June 24, 7-8 pm, online: "What's up with the NJ budget?" Panel will talk state budget status ahead of June 30 deadline to pass it. Learn what you can do to make sure our budget meets NJs needs! w/ @njpolicy.bsky.social‬ + @njwfp.bsky.social‬. Register now: