An op-ed from Linda Stamato and Sandy Jaffe explores the possibilities for policy development following the pandemic. They note that states should work together to embrace as many aspects of our regional existence as possible in order to aid, rather than inhibit, the...
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Op-Ed: What Should Happen If State Supreme Court OKs Emergency Debt Issuance
The constitutionality of the new law authorizing state debt without voter approval is about to be reviewed by the New Jersey Supreme Court. At issue is whether the state can issue these bonds because of the COVID-19 emergency, and if the proceeds can be used as...
What do our current crises teach us about combating climate change?
Jeanne Herb and Stuart Shapiro discuss the intersection of the climate crisis, COVID, and economic inequality, and why climate change cannot be seen as a separate challenge from other crises.
Challenges facing states, transportation sector in response to climate change and resiliency building
The transportation sector has become the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the United States, according to Dr. Arroyo, who spoke about the
New digital banking services platform aimed at facilitating consumers’ access, use of their money launched
“Rellevate's suite of financial services will reduce the volatility in income that a growing number of Americans face. It will also enable them to better meet unanticipated expenses, meaning they no longer have to rely on high-cost alternatives,” said William M....
Commemorating Constitution Day and Remembering its Architects
The U.S. Constitution was approved 232 years ago today; its ratification was made possible by the efforts of four resolute patriots September 17 is Constitution Day. It marks the 232nd anniversary of the approval of the United States Constitution. The work of the...
NJ lawmakers unveil $40M plan to repair Wildwood Boardwalk
The Democrats said in a statement they would introduce legislation to revise the Transportation Trust Fund’s rules to permit boardwalk repairs — a move Testa says he opposes. So does Martin Robins, director emeritus of Rutgers University’s Alan M. Voorhees...
Bloustein School hosts Dr. Shelley Hearne as Healthy Community Visiting Fellow in December
The Bloustein School will host Dr. Shelley Hearne, President of CityHealth as a Healthy Community Visiting Fellow during the week of December 3, 2018. Dr. Hearne will meet with students and faculty at the school to discuss the innovative efforts she has led across the...
Transition 2018: Bloustein faculty, staff, alumni will have an impact on New Jersey's future
Carl Van Horn, Distinguished Professor of Public Policy and Director of the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development and a widely recognized expert on workforce, human resources, and employment policy issues with extensive experience in public and private...
Larry Burrows BA '74 encourages students to ask questions, stay connected
Lawrence B. Burrows BA Urban Planning ’74 visited the Bloustein School to share his story and give career advice to current Bloustein School students. Currently a Senior Planning Fellow at the Bloustein School where he teaches a real estate development class, he...