Professor Julia Sass Rubin quoted in this New Jersey Herald article following her research on New Jersey’s unique ballot configurations.
“For any political candidate in New Jersey, getting the so-called county line on the ballot is invaluable, all but assuring victory in the election.
But the line — which bundles candidates endorsed by county political organizations in one easy-to-spot location near the top of the ballot — can apparently have a monetary value, too.”
A Bloustein School spring 2026 graduate studio report, Advancing Climate Resilience Through Municipal Land Use Planning, is the recipient of a 2026 New Jersey Planning Officials Achievement in Planning Award. Led by Bloustein Senior Policy Fellow Jeanne Herb, the...
Sharanya Sahu, MCRP '27, was selected as a Community Planning Fellow for the Fund for the City of New York (FCNY) for the 2026-27 academic year. The Community Planning Fellowship places second-year urban planning graduate students with one of New York City's community...
New Jersey State Policy Lab Report Release – Incentivizing E-bikes in New Jersey: Lessons from E-bike Rebate Programs in North America Read Report By Hannah Younes and Yingning Xie As e-bike adoption increases across the United States, policymakers are exploring...
By Tonanziht Aguas & Andrea Hetling New Jersey Monitor, August 21, 2026 September is approaching and so is a new school year. Whether a child is starting kindergarten or their last year of high school, the first day of school is a milestone to celebrate. Parents...
Report Release: Advancing Language Equity in Chatbot Design for New Jersey’s Public Services Read Report Background New Jersey agencies increasingly use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to improve access to public information and services. During the...