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Andrews Testifies on Need for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Investment in New Jersey

August 20, 2026

On August 13, Bloustein School Distinguished Professor and Associate Dean for Research Clinton J. Andrews provided invited testimony before the New Jersey Senate Environment and Energy Committee during a hearing at the Lavallette Municipal Building focused on the need...

Lindenfeld et al. Find Most Patients View Test Results Before the Doctor

August 18, 2026

Patient Viewing and Comprehension of Immediately Released Test Results Introduction The 21st Century Cures Act Final Rule requires that test results be released to patients through patient portals as soon as they are available.1 Findings from studies characterizing...

NJSPL: Ryan Lawrence (MCRP ’27) Examines NJ Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Laws

August 17, 2026

New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the country, with nearly 1,300 residents per square mile, according to the 2024 Census. Four New Jersey municipalities—Guttenberg, West New York, Union City, and Hoboken—are denser than New York City. Between 1986 and...

Heldrich Center Publishes Legislative Report on New Jersey’s Teacher Workforce

August 14, 2026

Teachers play a vital role in both the U.S. economy and society by fostering youth development and supporting student learning throughout their K–12 education. However, the profession comes with significant challenges, beginning with the hurdles of obtaining proper...

NJSPL: The Potential of Participatory Budgeting Within New Jersey

August 13, 2026

Budget Cuts and Who Absorbs Them When budgets are cut, the first programs to go are those without dedicated funding or legal mandate. Many of those programs serve low-income, disabled, and vulnerable populations. New Jersey is in a period of fiscal austerity. The...

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Andrews Testifies on Need for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Investment in New Jersey

Lindenfeld et al. Find Most Patients View Test Results Before the Doctor

NJSPL: Ryan Lawrence (MCRP ’27) Examines NJ Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Laws

Heldrich Center Publishes Legislative Report on New Jersey’s Teacher Workforce

NJSPL: The Potential of Participatory Budgeting Within New Jersey

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