July 18, 2016 | In the News
The economic downturn had a strong impact on immigration, James Hughes, dean of the Rutgers Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. “There were issues with jobs that convinced some people not to come,” he said. “And the housing...
July 18, 2016 | In the News
Nature Thru Nurture (NTN), a partnership program between Rutgers University and New Brunswick Public Schools, is bringing out students inner gardeners. The program, founded in 2010 by two Rutgers professsors, also strives to help students grow in the...
July 18, 2016 | In the News
By Linda Stamato and Sandy Jaffe There has never been a presidential candidate quite like Donald Trump, and certainly not one in recent years who has leaned on his “deal-making” success in his quest for the nation’s highest political office. Trump...
July 16, 2016 | In the News
Julia Sass Rubin, a Rutgers University professor, said that Christie’s use of $6,599 per pupil doesn’t properly take the state’s full special education costs and other key programs into account. Rubin said that using a more realistic number — less...
July 14, 2016 | In the News
The Somerset County Planning Board recently received recognition by the Sustainable Raritan River Initiative in the Government Innovation Category for the Somerset County Green Leadership Hub. “We are very proud of our planning board for receiving this...
July 14, 2016 | In the News
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced Thursday that both projects are starting the first phase of Federal Transit Administration “New Starts” funding program. The announcement keeps a promise made by Obama administration officials to move...
July 12, 2016 | In the News
An extended shutdown of those projects could pose safety concerns, according to Martin Robins, director emeritus of the Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers. “All of these things should not be stopped,” he said. “Hopefully, New Jersey Transit...
July 11, 2016 | In the News
Two roads to school reform have diverged in New Jersey and Dr. Julia Sass Rubin of Rutgers University’s Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy isn’t thrilled with the choice. “Personally, I don’t like either approach,” said Rubin...
July 8, 2016 | In the News
Every period of significant economic advance in New Jersey has been preceded by significant investments in transportation capacity, says James Hughes, dean of the Edward Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University. GlobeSt.com, July 8 2016...
July 7, 2016 | In the News
Martin Robins, the director emeritus of the Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers, says the governor’s decision to list all the transportation projects that are being suspended is a huge shock. “It finally became evident how much there is to do and how silent the...
July 4, 2016 | In the News
by Martin Robins Former Gov. Thomas H. Kean understood that stable and sufficient investment in transportation infrastructure is one of the best ways for government to spur economic growth, raise housing values and improve the quality of life of all citizens. The...
July 4, 2016 | In the News
The state last year added 82,000 private sector jobs. So far this year, however, we’ve lost more than 10,000. “It appeared the state economy was ready for liftoff, but for the first five months of this year, through the end of May, we went into reverse,” said James...
July 3, 2016 | In the News
The New Start Career Network launched in late 2015 is taking an innovative approach to ending unemployment by developing a village of volunteer coaches who are helping job seekers age 45 and older, learn and apply practical job search techniques, and by offering hope...
