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Over 500 march through downtown Paterson to protest George Floyd’s death
The Record reports on protests in Paterson, New Jersey, noting Rutgers alumna Alexis Miller EJB (Public Policy) '15, JD '20 participated in calling for a divestment of the police force. NorthJersey.com, June 2, 2020
Job searching in public administration during a pandemic
Four panelists working in public administration and public policy discussed the impact of COVID-19 on these fields and their work.
Independent Study: Boston Regional Connector and Neuron Station
Graduate planning student Markian Borkowsky prepared a plan for the Boston Regional Connector and Neuron Station. The innovative design encourages a culture of health by linking improved transit and environmental interactions with preventive and health care.
Spring 2020 Planning and Design Studio: Brooklyn Navy Yard
Undergraduate students working prepared a comprehensive plan for the redevelopment of the Brooklyn Navy Yard, addressing economic, environmental, public health, and sustainability issues for both the redevelopment of the BNY and the surrounding community.
Graduate Planning Studio: Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership
Students worked with the Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership and focused their attention on South River’s Census Tract 69 where there are significant inequities in life expectancy and other health issues. The report concluded that community has a “Water Story” that explains much of the inequity.
Practicum in Public Policy: Healthy Homes Initiative
Graduate students prepared a Healthy Homes Initiative for the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency. Focusing on the cities of Paterson and Newark, the team identified multiple mental and physical health issues that arise from inadequate housing.
Need to address biases in current policies if we want investment growth
Bill Rodgers, Rutgers public policy professor and economist, and Andre Perry, Brookings Institution fellow on economic impact, join ‘Power Lunch’ to discuss what can be done to make the United States more equitable. CNBC, Monday, June 1, 2020
Rebuilding New Jersey after COVID-19: Advancing a Healthy, Resilient, Sustainable and Fair Garden State
This virtual convening brings together leaders to discuss opportunities for restarting New Jersey’s economy, post COVID-19.
How Toilet Paper Brought Supply Chain Management to the Pandemic Front Lines
“Supply chain” became the buzz phrase at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Anne Strauss-Wieder she breaks down the “breakdown” of the supply chain at the start of the pandemic with Stuart Shapiro.
Trump’s comments on Google show true attitude toward regulation
Last week, President Donald Trump tweeted his unhappiness that Google search results seemed to be favoring sources critical of the president. His chief economic adviser suggested that the administration “is taking a look at whether Google searches should be...
America needs a permanent solution for paid sick leave
With the federal government’s enactment of an emergency paid sick leave law to help slow COVID-19, the pandemic has put a spotlight on what should be a major policy concern in America. The Trump Administration passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)...
Restarting the Economy: Understanding How the Cost of Not Investing Can Hurt NJ’s Pandemic Recovery
With the guarded hope that we are on a downward trend of coronavirus activity, the discussion has turned to the reopening of the state. EJB Talks host Stuart Shapiro broaches the topic with Bloustein alumnus Brandon McKoy, MCRP ’13, president of New Jersey Policy Perspective, and a member of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s commission to reopen the state.
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