July 22, 2026 | News, Research, Publications, and Reports
Report Release: Historical Water Bodies, Combined Sewer Overflow, and Flood Vulnerability in NJ Authored by Jonathan DeLura Read Report As urban areas have developed in New Jersey, some water bodies such as ponds, streams, and wetlands have been filled in, developed...
July 16, 2026 | News, Public Policy Practicums, Student Projects
Exploring Policy Pathways for a New Jersey Public Health Insurance Option: Stakeholder Perspectives & Design Considerations for an NJ FamilyCare Buy-In Program Lud Milca Ceus, Abigail Asante-Amoah, Olivia Matts, Trevor Jedwabnik, Alexander Koskoski, & Monica...
July 15, 2026 | In the News
An analysis of a torrent of public comments submitted on a White House proposal to change the way federal contracts and grants are doled out shows a widespread rebuke of the potential change by scientists and others. The analysis, done by researchers at the University...
July 13, 2026 | In the News
Less than two weeks before New Jersey begins requiring e-bike riders to obtain licenses or permits, register their bikes and, in some cases, carry insurance, bicycle safety advocates say the law will make it harder for people to use e-bikes without addressing the...
July 13, 2026 | In the News
NYU Langone Health’s plan to build a new hospital in Melville reflects intense competition among health systems for Long Island patients that could improve care regionwide, and demonstrates how an aging population will have increasingly complex health care...
July 11, 2026 | In the News
New Jersey’s economy is expected to grow at a sluggish pace over the next two years, trailing the nation as the state’s job market and population growth remain under pressure, according to a new Rutgers University report. Released July 6 by the New Jersey State Policy...
July 10, 2026 | In the News
Dr. Shar Williams was elected Publications Officer for the Survey Research Methods Section (SRMS) of the American Statistical Association in May 2026. Her term will begin in January 2027. The Publications Officer promotes SRMS-related activities and opportunities,...
July 10, 2026 | In the News
(Bloomberg) — After decades of drawing in tens of thousands of new residents as gleaming apartment towers rose near the Hudson River waterfront across from Manhattan, Jersey City has suddenly found itself teetering on the financial brink. The city’s...
July 9, 2026 | News, Research, Publications, and Reports
‘What is a ‘Stroad?’ Why Route 1 is a perfect example Transportation experts say roads like Route 1 are designed to move traffic quickly while also serving businesses and neighborhoods — a combination that can create safety challenges for drivers and...
July 9, 2026 | In the News
Fiscal analysis is the systematic evaluation of how financial decisions, policies, or development projects affect government revenues and expenditures. In its most common application, fiscal impact analysis estimates whether a proposed land-use change, infrastructure...
July 8, 2026 | Public Policy Practicums, Student Projects
Understanding Attrition in New Jersey’s Teacher Preparation Pipeline Karleen Aghevli, Ghazi Ahmed, Jiakun Dai, Tylor Mengel, Jake Papa, and Freyja Quinn A Report for New Jersey Department of Education Faculty Advisor: Dr. Stephanie Walsh Read Report...
July 8, 2026 | Public Policy Practicums, Student Projects
Building Pathways into Behavioral Health Careers for Men of Color Kyle Burnett, Caroline Chovanes, Estelle Eustache, Tiffany Granger, Michaela Merla, and Kelline Muoa Policy Research Practicum Prepared for New York City Mayor’s Office of Economic Opportunity Faculty...
July 8, 2026 | Public Policy Practicums, Student Projects
The New Jersey Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights: An Implementation Analysis from the Perspective of Immigrant Workers Maria Chacon-Rendon, Alaina Dixon, Juan Flores-Serrano, Jamia Hill, Sharon Bali, and Jasmine Hoff Faculty Advisor: Dr. Andrea Hetling ...
July 6, 2026 | News, Research, Publications, and Reports
Read Report New Jersey’s Summer 2026 economic outlook presents a picture of tempered growth and a labor market that, while stabilizing, remains under pressure. The state closed out 2025 with solid GDP growth, but the momentum is expected to ease considerably over the...
