May 18, 2020 | COVID-19, News
On Friday, May 8 a diverse group of panelists in the transportation arena discussed their agencies’ responses to COVID-19 on an online panel, “How COVID-19 is Affecting Public Transportation Around the U.S.,” presented by the Bloustein School and the...
May 15, 2020 | COVID-19, In the News
Much of public policy is about reducing risks. Policies to give people health insurance are intended to reduce their risk of serious illness by encouraging them to go to the doctor for preventative care. Policies to protect the environment are intended to reduce the...
May 14, 2020 | COVID-19, In the News
Behind the statistics and challenges are real people. Proper medical care improves the quality of life and all that goes along with good care — especially during this time of the coronavirus. Medicaid provides health benefits to 72 million Americans who cannot afford...
May 13, 2020 | Graphics Portfolios
Hannah Basco Advanced Graphical Communication for Planners, Spring 2020 View portfolio Instructor: Juan Ayala
May 12, 2020 | COVID-19, In the News
Should you go to the emergency room in the middle of a global health crisis if you have an emergency not related to COVID-19? Anthony Rosania, M.D., associate professor and medical director of Emergency Department Observation Services at Rutgers New Jersey Medical...
May 12, 2020 | In the News
Close to a tenth of New Jersey’s population has filed for unemployment since mid-March, when the spread of the novel coronavirus started resulting in business closures and limitations throughout the Garden State. Across the country, internships and job...
May 11, 2020 | COVID-19, In the News
New Jersey native Tara Rappleyea has traded in performances on the sidelines of The World’s Most Famous Arena to battles on the front lines in her hometown. “It’s been pretty emotional, honestly. I feel like it’s a rollercoaster,”...
May 11, 2020 | COVID-19, In the News
Although Gov. Phil Murphy has vetoed other appropriations, citing the state’s fiscal problems, state lawmakers are on the verge of approving $100 million for an emergency rental assistance program. That would address an issue that predates the coronavirus but most...
May 9, 2020 | Event Recap
5/8 How COVID-19 is Affecting Public Transportation click to play A diverse group of panelists in the transportation arena discussed their agencies’ responses to COVID-19 on an online panel hosted by the Bloustein School and the Bloustein/New York City Alumni Group....
May 7, 2020 | COVID-19, In the News
As a labor economist and former chief economist at the U.S. Department of Labor under the Clinton administration, I know that history has shown that black Americans consistently bear the brunt of recessions and natural disasters. Investing in...
May 4, 2020 | COVID-19, In the News
NJBIZ writes about the commission appointed to map out a path to reopening the state’s economy, noting Bill Rodgers (Bloustein) is on the team. NJBiz.com, May 4, 2020 (paid content)
May 1, 2020 | COVID-19, In the News
Forrester is out of work and has no income. But he wouldn’t be counted as “unemployed” by the Labor Department because he’s not “actively looking for work.” He had a job lined up with the Census Bureau, but it’s been put on hold. “There’s really not a lot of...
