That said, Trump has made progress in halting or slowing some major Obama-era initiatives. And some regulatory experts believe that the message the president is sending on deregulation is just as important as any specific policy changes he is enacting.
“This is the most anti-regulatory administration — probably even more so than the early Reagan administration — since regulations became a policy issue,” said Stuart Shapiro, a Rutgers University professor who studies regulatory policy.
Serving over 27 years as the Director of Rutgers Center for State Health Policy, Dr. Joel Cantor helped establish the Center as one of New Jersey's most trusted sources of independent health policy research. Under his leadership, the Center expanded its influence...
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by Roberto Muñiz, President & CEO of Parker Health Group July 10, 2026 Every semester, I open my Aging and Public Policy course at Rutgers University with a simple question for my students: “Why did you take this class?” Perhaps an honest student or two would...
Some long-serving public officials in New Jersey are collecting huge payouts when they retire. The payouts can include saved-up leave and sick days over the course of the job. These retirement payouts can catch local leaders by surprise, leaving municipalities...
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