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Wrapping it up: 2021 politics with Stuart Shapiro
Wrapping up the year with a discussion about the Biden Administration, the Build Back Better bill, and the administration’s improved COVID response.
Senate vaccine mandate vote shows Congressional weakness on regulations
Last week, the Senate voted 52-48 to use the Congressional Review Act to repeal the regulations issued by OSHA to mandate vaccines or COVID-19 testing in workplaces with more than 100 employees. The vote generated headlines but the impact of the vote...
New Jersey Policy Lab: Digital equity for K-12 students
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the important role efforts to promote digital access, literacy, and skills play in promoting a more equitable society.
At Board of Governors meeting, Rutgers community continues to raise concerns regarding pay, intercampus equity
On the topic of divestment of the University’s endowment, Rithikha Rajamohan, a graduate student at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy and a member of the school’s Social Justice Committee, said Rutgers’ divestment strategy needs to be paired...
Bloustein School mourns passing of Stephen K. Jones, longtime faculty member and former President/CEO of RWJUH
Steve joined the school at the time of its founding in 1992. His interest in the school helped pave the way for the introduction of the Health Administration programs.
Camden’s Financial Health Earns S&P Bond Rating Upgrade
“For our residents, this means our focus on improving our parks, roads, attracting new businesses, building new housing inventory and being fiscally prudent has proven to be the right course of action,” said Carstarphen, pledging to build on this progress. “The city...
Here’s What Could Change Your U.S. Property Tax Bill in 2022, and Beyond
By the end of the year, median prices in the U.S. are expected to be up 12%, according to a report last week from Realtor.com. Eventually that will lead to higher property appraisals and therefore an increase in property tax bills. But that change may not be...
New Jersey Policy Lab: Evidence-based policymaking on the federal level
Evidence-based policymaking uses the best available research and data to target resources to programs and policies that are proven to work, guiding decision-making using results-driven solutions and rigorous data analysis.
Organic waste management in New Jersey: Reducing food waste and improving food equity
New Jersey has recently passed several pieces of legislation to both reduce organic waste and improve anti-hunger programs.
PhD alums Lowe, Solitare to lead TSU’s new Center of Excellence for Housing and Community Development Research
The new center will advance transdisciplinary academic and empirical research and debate on affordable housing and community development policy.
Which sector is leading New Jersey’s pandemic recovery?
For the past ten months, New Jersey’s employment numbers have been growing steadily.
Bloustein inducts eight into 2021 Pi Alpha Alpha honor society
Admission into the society is an extraordinary accomplishment in recognition of a student’s years of educational attainment and service.