Regardless, the tight labor market is helping reduce dependence on the federal program, said Joel Cantor, the founding director of the Center for State Health Policy at Rutgers University in New Jersey.
“The economy has increased employment rates and encouraged more firms to offer decent benefits in order to be competitive in labor markets,” he said.
While the ACA law doesn’t require small businesses to offer health coverage, more may now be doing so to attract and retain workers, he said.
The Rutgers Board of Governors inducted Christiana “Chris” Foglio as the newest trustee member effective July 1. Foglio, founder and chief executive officer of Community Investment Strategies, Inc., which specializes in the management and construction of affordable...
'What is a 'Stroad?' Why Route 1 is a perfect example Transportation experts say roads like Route 1 are designed to move traffic quickly while also serving businesses and neighborhoods — a combination that can create safety challenges for drivers and pedestrians....
By Hannah Younes, Leigh Ann Von Hagen, Greg Woltman, Analise Draghi The New Jersey Target Zero Action Plan, adopted in December 2025, identified a need for more immediate responses to fatal crashes. Action G.9. calls on the state to “explore a model Target Zero Rapid...
The InsiderNJ Top 100 Policy Makers Power List identifies some of the most influential people involved in the development of public policy in New Jersey. The 2026 edition features the following Bloustein affiliates: #14 Jay Redd Senior Director for Legislative...
Read Report New Jersey’s Summer 2026 economic outlook presents a picture of tempered growth and a labor market that, while stabilizing, remains under pressure. The state closed out 2025 with solid GDP growth, but the momentum is expected to ease considerably over the...