A new op-ed by Linda Stamato highlights concerns over the allocation of pork barrel earmark funds by New Jersey lawmakers. She argues that these funds, intended for local projects, are being distributed without proper transparency and accountability, leading to potential misuse and favoritism. The article calls for lawmakers to prioritize the public interest by implementing stricter regulations and oversight mechanisms to ensure that earmark funds are allocated fairly and effectively to benefit the entire state.
New Research on Car-Ownership During and After COVID-19
Disentangling policy and structural effects on car-ownership for car-owning and carless US households during and after the COVID-19 pandemic by Piyushimita (Vonu) Thakuriah. Ph.D. Highlights Increase in economic stimulus funding increased the odds of car-ownership....
