New findings out of the Rutgers Center for State Health Policy suggest the overwhelming majority of New Jerseyans — on both sides of the political aisle — are in favor of the government stepping in to support the well-being of families. "For every one of these, at...
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New Jersey wants government's help, Rutgers poll says
New findings out of the Rutgers Center for State Health Policy suggest the overwhelming majority of New Jerseyans — on both sides of the political aisle — are in favor of the government stepping in to support the well-being of families. "For every one of these, at...
Why things are looking great for Middlesex County
The economic outlook for New Jersey in 2019 is positive, but the future of one county in particular looks bright. According to Rutgers University economist James Hughes, Middlesex County, because it is close to New York City, is one of the fastest growing Counties in...
Big Jump Community Focus Group coming to Elmhurst to look into bicycling in the borough
The Department of Transportation (DOT) and Rutgers University will host a community focus group concerning bicycling in Queens at Elmhurst Hospital. The university will hold one focus group with community members and another separate one with business owners to hear...
Introducing Know Jersey: Finances
Join NJTV News business correspondent Rhonda Schaffler for Know Jersey: Finances — a show that explores common financial topics facing New Jersey residents. Know Jersey: Finances is a digital series that will take place LIVE on NJTV News’ Facebook and YouTube pages on...
Survey results jolt Union schools officials
Cleanliness, quality of extracurricular activities and student behavior all need improvement, according to the results of a districtwide survey of students, parents and staff in the township’s schools. The Culture and Climate survey was distributed to four groups —...
How Dems and Republicans can end the costly government stalemate (without a victory or a defeat) and start governing a divided nation
In the ongoing government negotiations in Washington, President Donald Trump did yield some ground on the “Dreamers” last weekend, but he continues to demand $5.7 billion for his southern border wall to open the government. To House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the “offer”...
NJ Bankers economic forum forecasts trends, more
In his annual economic forecast, Hughes said that New Jersey has been dependent on the positive national tailwinds of the second longest economic expansion in history, a record he said he expects to be broken in July. Hughes and Williams disagreed, however, on whether...
Why millionaires are bolting from New Jersey (like everyone else)
So long and thanks for everything! New data from the financial research firm Wealth-X finds more than 5,700 millionaires packed their bags and left the New Jersey-New York City area over the past year. According James Hughes, a Rutgers University economist, this is...
Has Murphy Made Good on His Promises? Taking Stock at the 1-Year Mark
Cliff Zukin, an emeritus professor of political science and public policy at Rutgers University and senior adviser to Rutgers’ Eagleton Poll, put a little more of the blame on Sweeney than Murphy. If grading Murphy, Zukin said he would give him a C, incomplete, or low...