Public Administration New State Law Enforces Tougher Penalties for Home Invasions - On October 18th, Governor Murphy signed Bill S3006/3204, establishing stricter penalties for home invasions and burglaries. The law specifically creates two new categories for home invasion offenses, imposing harsher sentences and fines for using deadly weapons during break-ins. This legislation comes in response [...]
By Elizabeth Cooner and Angie Nga Le Dual enrollment programs allow high school students to take college courses, helping them explore college options and get a jump start on their postsecondary education. In New Jersey, these programs are one of the key measures in providing pathways to college and supporting the state’s vision of [...]
By Taylor Hughes Abortion, the medical termination of a pregnancy, is one of the most divisive moral, political, and cultural issues impacting the United States today. In June 2022, the Supreme Court overturned the landmark cases of Roe v. Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey (1992), ruling that the United [...]
By Miyeon Song, Ph.D., Seungho An, Ph.D., and Jinah Yoo The Role of Nursing Homes in New Jersey's Long-Term Care System As New Jersey's aging population grows, nursing homes have become a vital part of the state’s long-term care system. These facilities provide essential medical services, skilled nursing, and rehabilitative care, making it crucial [...]
Housing Senate Committee Advances Bill Codifying Framework to 'Stay NJ' Property Tax Relief Program Amid Financial Concerns - On October 7th, the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee voted unanimously to advance Bill S3693, which would codify recommendations from the Stay NJ Task Force’s report this May on the Stay NJ property tax relief program. Governor [...]
By Pengju Zhang, Ph.D. and Michael S. Hayes, Ph.D. The American Rescue Plan Act's Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA-SLFRF) provides $350 billion to state and local governments, representing one of the largest federal aid programs to local governments in American history. Compared with previous intergovernmental aid from the federal government in history, [...]
The Daily Targum published a new article discussing a published with the Newark City of Learning Collaborative and the New Jersey State Policy Lab researching opportunities to reenroll disengaged youth in higher education programs in Newark.
By Tanaya Watson Redlining, Disinvestment, and Health Outcomes Within both the state of New Jersey as well as the broader U.S., there has existed a historical practice of redlining, which is defined as the practice of systematically denying various services (e.g., credit access) to residents often based on race and primarily within urban communities, [...]
By Heather L. Scheuerman Ph.D., Elizabeth Griffiths Ph.D., and Ryan Brown Appellate courts reflect one of the last lines of defense against what some may consider to be an overzealous or even unethical prosecutor. When prosecutors step out of the bounds of what is appropriate, appellate courts can review their conduct to determine whether [...]
Transportation Governor Murphy Signs Bill Launching Rideshare Paratransit Pilot Program - On October 4th, Governor Phil Murphy signed Bill A2607 into law (P.L.2024, c.82.), allowing taxis, limos, and rideshare companies to provide paratransit services in partnership with NJ Transit. This two-year pilot program aims to expand paratransit services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. After [...]
