EJB Talks
Join our faculty and staff experts, as well as some of our alumni and students, as we talk about topics within the disciplines of public policy, urban planning, public health, health administration, and informatics.
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Economic development, immigration and urban planning: A revealing look at the Amazon-Queens Story
Examining the role of immigration and organizational politics in local economic development.
Economic development in New Jersey — How COVID has expanded NJEDAs essential role
New programs and initiatives created by the New Jersey Economic Recovery Act are helping the state’s businesses quicken the pace and extent of economic improvement.
Bike and pedestrian danger: How the media, language, and poor policy shift blame and make accidents more likely
The use of certain language and the shift to victim-blaming by the media when reporting crashes, changes the dynamic from a public health issue to a personal issue.
One thing we agree on – How the American public views the economic crisis
Survey results showed that the public shares widespread agreement regarding the state of the economy and what the response to joblessness should be.
Combatting racial disparities – Calling for equity, not equality, in the battle against COVID
COVID-19 continues to have a disparate impact on Black and Brown communities. Why is a community so greatly affected so apprehensive about taking a vaccine?
How hospital administrators are managing COVID challenges
Alumnus Jacob Persily discusses the potential and the challenges associated with the critical rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Looking ahead: Smart buildings and the future of the urban environment
Stuart Shapiro and Clint Andrews discuss how behavioral changes arising from COVID19 will likely affect building decisions and urban planning trends for decades to come.
A New Normal? Looking Ahead to 2021
A hopeful but reality-based forecast of 2021 from vaccine development and distribution to worrisome economic conditions to the first 100 days of the Biden presidency
Litigator, Judge, Educator – Using Ethics to Inform Health Care
Judge Paul Armtrong discusses how several historically important landmark cases have prepared him to serve on New Jersey’s Advisory Committee on COVID-19.
The Bloustein Nexus: Bringing together policy, planning, and health
Alumnus Jason Redd talks about how these three disciplines have impacted his career as well as how they interact to improve people’s lives.
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Medicaid Work Requirements Set to Leave Millions Without Insurance
Due to confusion surrounding how to verify that they are working, millions of eligible enrollees in Medicaid could lose their coverage by 2027. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, passed in July 2025, made headlines when it introduced these work requirements as part of...
Andrews: NJ race could shift climate, clean energy plans
In New Jersey, US representative Mikie Sherrill (D) and former state representative Jack Ciattarelli (R) have both espoused an "all-of-the-above" approach to energy. But the candidates' definitions of "all" differ, according to Clinton Andrews, director for the Center...
When the System Fails Its Smallest Patients
The following opinion article was written by DHA student Thomas J. Kayal, MHA, Senior Manager, Hospital Operations Analytics, Connecticut Children's for Becker Hospital Review on November 2, 2025 Financial pressure, consolidation, and Medicaid shortfalls are...
Listing candidates twice on NYC ballot is part of fusion voting
Elon Musk, the owner of social media platform X, criticized the legitimacy of New York City’s election system as voters prepared to head to the polls. Musk shared a photograph of New York City’s ballot on Nov. 4, Election Day. "The New York City ballot form is a scam!...
It’s Election Day: Here’s what to expect, from California to Virginia
Americans across the United States are heading to the polls Tuesday – including in a few states with pivotal elections that many political observers see as an early referendum on the second Trump administration. New Jersey Polling shows Democratic U.S. Rep. Mikie...