A New Jersey State Policy Lab report on evidence-based policymaking and program evaluation in New Jersey compares evidence-based practices related to workforce development, addiction services, and recidivism in New Jersey to practices in other states.
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New Jersey State Policy Lab: Now is the Time to Save Oil in a Hurry
One way to reduce oil price spikes when there is a supply crunch is to reduce demand. To reduce the demand by 29 million gallons per day across roughly 280 million US vehicles, this is only 0.1 gallons per day per vehicle.
A Multi-Decennial Census Data Set for NJ, 2010 and 2020 (and More): A New Jersey State Policy Lab Offering
This census-based product will appeal to municipal governments within the State of New Jersey because it is provided in an easily read format (Microsoft Excel) but also provides historical reference and shows change across New Jersey’s counties and municipalities since the last decennial census.
2022 Meck Memorial Lecture: A Multi-Perspective View of Affordable Housing
Affordable, equitable access to shelter remains a pressing societal challenge despite landmark federal and state mandates.
New Jersey State Policy Lab Report: Cannabis Legalization: A Baseline Study
This report explores education, health, and law enforcement outcomes associated with the legalization of marijuana, and urges policymakers to examine these data and create protocols to minimize potential negative impacts.
New Jersey State Policy Lab Report: Encouraging Activation of Vacant Commercial Properties
The report explores existing and prospective tax and subsidy policies that could be used to encourage property owners to reuse currently vacant commercial properties in the state.
Inclusive Healthy Communities Grant Program Funding Opportunity
The grant program seeks to advance practice, systems and environmental changes to enhance healthy community outcomes for people with disabilities who also may experience societal discrimination as a result of, but not limited to age, race, socioeconomic or immigration status, and/or sexual orientation.
New Jersey Policy Lab: New Jersey Intercounty Migration Trends, 2018-2019
A new R/ECON report examines the migration trends across counties within New Jersey between 2018 and 2019 using Internal Revenue Service (IRS) data.
State efforts to close the K-12 digital divide may come up short
In 2021, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced that education officials in his state had “closed” the digital divide by ensuring that every public school student had a laptop or tablet and internet access. “Closing the digital divide wasn’t just about meeting the...
Pet projects, public cash: NJ lawmakers direct millions at last minute to favored causes
Editor’s Note: Pet Projects, Public Cash from NJ Spotlight News details how New Jersey lawmakers direct millions to projects, often with little public scrutiny over how that money is spent. Today’s stories focus on how much lawmakers themselves tuck into state budget...