NJSPL Report: Emotional Well-Being of NJ Nurses

NJSPL Report: Emotional Well-Being of NJ Nurses

Report Release: Emotional Well-Being of New Jersey Nurses Post-COVID-19 New Jersey State Policy Lab COVID-19 brought to light the disparities among the nursing workforce that have been simmering in our health care system and highlighted the need for nurses to access...
Gov. Murphy Proclaims May NJ Walk and Bike Month

Gov. Murphy Proclaims May NJ Walk and Bike Month

From New Jersey Safe Routes to School Celebrate Bike Month and New Jersey Walk and Bike to School Month this May Governor Phil Murphy has proclaimed May as Bike Month and New Jersey Walk and Bike to School Month. Go outside to get some exercise and enjoy the beautiful...
New Jersey State Policy Lab Annual Report

New Jersey State Policy Lab Annual Report

As the New Jersey State Policy Lab (NJSPL) reaches its fourth anniversary, it is my honor to serve as the Executive Director, working with an incredible team of dedicated professionals to better understand and investigate policy issues impacting the state. The NJSPL...
Presidential Legacies of Regulatory Reform

Presidential Legacies of Regulatory Reform

By Stuart Shapiro Food products sold on grocery store shelves throughout the United States now display uniform labels clearly listing nutritional content. New cars come equipped with safety features, such as seat belts and airbags. And in most U.S. communities, tap...
Riding South Jersey’s little river line that could

Riding South Jersey’s little river line that could

Smaller than its more familiar compatriots, such as Amtrak’s Northeast Regional and NJ Transit’s Northeast Corridor Line, the NJ Transit River Line (stylized River LINE) is a two-car light rail. It begins at the Trenton Transit Center, running one hour seven minutes...
NJSPL – Implications of The E-Bike Boom for New Jersey

NJSPL – Implications of The E-Bike Boom for New Jersey

The E-Bike Boom: What It Means for New Jersey’s Streets and Transportation Future Hannah Younes, Leigh Ann Von Hagen, Jacob Thompson, Yingning Xie If you’ve noticed more e-bikes around your neighborhood lately, you’re not imagining things. In 2022 alone, over one...
New Video: “The Limitless League” Wellness Grant

New Video: “The Limitless League” Wellness Grant

This semester the Bloustein School was the recipient of a 2025 ScarletWell Connection Grant from the Rutgers Center for Faculty Success, a public health and prevention-focused approach to mental health and wellness for Rutgers–New Brunswick’s students, faculty,...
Research Day 2025 Recap: Winners and Videos

Research Day 2025 Recap: Winners and Videos

The Bloustein School’s 4th Annual Research Day took place in person at the Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum on Tuesday, April 15. The event was an opportunity for Bloustein students, faculty, and staff to showcase their research, receive feedback, and...