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Stamato Op-Ed: Lessons for NJ in managing $1.1 billion opioid settlement
We must establish programs with input from those with expertise and commitment to meeting the states’ critical needs in the treatment and prevention of opioid addiction. And not least, we must establish the community’s trust in government.
New Jersey State Policy Lab Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Annual Report
We are prepared to continue this important work into the future, building connections between research and policy, investing in the next generation of leaders, and centering the needs of communities across New Jersey.
The Return of the County Line?
“Clearly this is not what the court had in mind,” [Rubin] said, adding that if Camden County Democrats can pull this off, it could be a “slippery slope” for future primaries both there and in other counties.
Dallessio’s Plan4HealthNJ Studio Bridges Public Health and Comprehensive Planning
Sponsored by the American Planning Association-New Jersey Chapter (APA-NJ) with a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the Plan4HealthNJ project is an ambitious multi-year project bridging together public health and comprehensive planning.
Research Day 2026 Recap: Winners and Videos
The Bloustein School’s 5th Annual Research Day took place on Friday, April 3rd. Watch Lightning Talks by various Bloustein professors and researchers and esteemed panelists
Rutgers teaches conversation skills to address political polarization | Opinion
In the entryway of the Eagleton Institute of Politics, the Rutgers Democracy Lab recently launched a “democracy wall” project that poses thought‑provoking questions and invites students to respond.
Ralph and White: Is Induced Travel Covered in Transportation Engineering Textbooks?
What are transportation engineering students learning about induced travel? According to new research by Kelcie Ralph and Ellen Oettinger White, not enough. Their review reveals significant gaps in how textbooks address this foundational concept and its implications for policy and practice.
Bhuyan Co-Authors Study on Persistent Financial Burdens for Cancer Survivors
Soumitra Bhuyan, Executive Director of Health Administration Programs and Associate Professor at Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, is the co-author of a new article that evaluates the impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on healthcare costs for cancer survivors.
2026 NJBIZ Health Care Power List includes Prof. Joel Cantor
The 2026 NJBIZ Health Care Power List includes Prof. Joel Cantor, the founding director of the Rutgers Center for State Health Policy and a longtime leader in health policy research.
Ivania Martinez: Economics, Data Science, and Public Policy
Ivania Martinez’s work combines economics, data science, and public policy to support data-driven decision-making and social impact.
NJSPL: How Demonstration Projects Strengthen Rapid Response Programs
Demonstration projects are short-term, low-cost installations that test street design changes. They have become a powerful tool for municipalities looking to improve safety, build public support, and accelerate long-term improvements.
Ahmer Qadeer (PhD ’23) as Director and Chief Pension Administrator for NYC Mayor Mamdani
Ahmer Qadeer (PhD ’23) will serve as Director and Chief Pension Administrator of the NYC Mayor Mamdani’s Office of Pensions and Investments. He brings experience in economic justice, labor policy and corporate governance, and worked with labor-affiliated pension and benefit funds.