Economist James Hughes, dean of the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University, explained that New Jersey’s economy has struggled from a number of causes since the recession. “New Jersey got hit hard by the contraction in the financial sector — especially along the Hudson River Gold Coast,” said Hughes. “In terms of employment, that sector has been dead in the water.”
Afterschool Program Access: Unresolved Issues in a Changed World
New Jersey State Policy Lab, August 31, 2026 Lanae A. Ali Afterschool programs (ASPs) typically occur during the critical hours of 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. and offer a variety of enrichment activities such as arts, sports, STEM, and other character-building exercises....