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Officials say Jersey City school district showing progress transitioning back from state control
The report was authored by the Bloustein Local Government Research Center at Rutgers University, which serves as the state’s independent Comprehensive Accountability Office for the Jersey City Public Schools. “…It appears that although the district may be implementing...
Alumnus Maria Del Cid, MPAP ’20, appointed to NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission
She currently serves as the Director of Policy and Legislative Services at the New Jersey Department of Health
Build Back Better: Creating infrastructure and emergency community service jobs programs
Workers suffering the greatest economic harm in the current crisis include people of color, low-wage earners in the service sector, women, and individuals with lower educational levels.
The last -ism: Age, public health and policy
A frank discussion on public health issues facing older citizens, from sexually transmitted diseases to COVID.
Twenty-three students inducted into Upsilon Phi Delta healthcare honor society
Students were inducted based on academic achievement, service to the community, and/or contributions to the healthcare management profession.
Assessing the economic effects of the pandemic on households
The economic impacts of the pandemic on Americans, accentuated by the health crisis, is reflected in the proportion of individuals reporting pay cuts and layoffs.
2021: 2/25 Second Annual CROWN Conference
2/25 Second Annual CROWN Conference click to play Following on the success of last year’s event, the 2nd Annual Crown Conference is a panel discussion on hair, hair discrimination, policies (particularly in light of the new changes of our administration), and how hair...
2021: 2/25 Integrating Food Justice in Urban Planning for Communities to Become Self-Sufficient
2/25 Integrating Food Justice in Urban Planning for Communities to Become Self-Sufficient click to play Food justice in spatial and urban planning should be at the center of discourse. Though food seems trivial compared to other issues such as housing, transportation,...
Zoning laws must be amended for sake of middle class
Thomas Kozma is a Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy junior majoring in planning and public policy. His column, “With Liberty and Justice for All,” runs on alternate Thursdays. Where is it illegal to build a duplex in New Jersey? What about...
A win for the Raritan River: New grant to help prioritize restoration projects
The Sustainable Raritan River Initiative is partnering with the New York-New Jersey Harbor and Estuary Program to undertake an “Aquatic Connectivity Through Climate-Ready Infrastructure” project.
Economic development, immigration and urban planning: A revealing look at the Amazon-Queens Story
Examining the role of immigration and organizational politics in local economic development.
Bloustein School to host 13th annual Krueckeberg Doctoral Conference, March 12
The conference is for doctoral students engaged in urban planning and policy-related research across disciplines and universities in the tri-state NJ/NY/PA metropolitan region.