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Public defender fees don't generate substantial revenue and wouldn't cost municipalities much to eliminate.
The report recommends eliminating all municipal public defender application fees and ensuring public defense is funded through sustainable public investments.
www.njpp.org/publications...
The report recommends eliminating all municipal public defender application fees and ensuring public defense is funded through sustainable public investments.
www.njpp.org/publications...
The $200 Barrier to Justice: Why NJ Must Eliminate Municipal Public Defender Fees - New Jersey Policy Perspective
Despite the constitutional right to an attorney, municipal courts charge fees up to $200 for public defenders, pushing low-income residents into debt.
www.njpp.org
October 31, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Public defender fees don't generate substantial revenue and wouldn't cost municipalities much to eliminate.
The report recommends eliminating all municipal public defender application fees and ensuring public defense is funded through sustainable public investments.
www.njpp.org/publications...
The report recommends eliminating all municipal public defender application fees and ensuring public defense is funded through sustainable public investments.
www.njpp.org/publications...
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The report finds that up to 90 percent of New Jersey defendants can't afford attorneys — and Black and Latinx/Hispanic residents are disproportionately harmed.
Municipal fees push defendants into debt and pressure them into entering pleas to avoid financial strain.
www.njpp.org/publications...
Municipal fees push defendants into debt and pressure them into entering pleas to avoid financial strain.
www.njpp.org/publications...
The $200 Barrier to Justice: Why NJ Must Eliminate Municipal Public Defender Fees - New Jersey Policy Perspective
Despite the constitutional right to an attorney, municipal courts charge fees up to $200 for public defenders, pushing low-income residents into debt.
www.njpp.org
October 31, 2025 at 1:50 PM
The report finds that up to 90 percent of New Jersey defendants can't afford attorneys — and Black and Latinx/Hispanic residents are disproportionately harmed.
Municipal fees push defendants into debt and pressure them into entering pleas to avoid financial strain.
www.njpp.org/publications...
Municipal fees push defendants into debt and pressure them into entering pleas to avoid financial strain.
www.njpp.org/publications...
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🚨 NEW from @marleinau.bsky.social 🚨
Despite the constitutional right to an attorney, municipal courts charge up to $200 for public defenders, pushing low-income residents into debt.
Read more:
www.njpp.org/publications...
Despite the constitutional right to an attorney, municipal courts charge up to $200 for public defenders, pushing low-income residents into debt.
Read more:
www.njpp.org/publications...
The $200 Barrier to Justice: Why NJ Must Eliminate Municipal Public Defender Fees - New Jersey Policy Perspective
Despite the constitutional right to an attorney, municipal courts charge fees up to $200 for public defenders, pushing low-income residents into debt.
www.njpp.org
October 31, 2025 at 1:50 PM
🚨 NEW from @marleinau.bsky.social 🚨
Despite the constitutional right to an attorney, municipal courts charge up to $200 for public defenders, pushing low-income residents into debt.
Read more:
www.njpp.org/publications...
Despite the constitutional right to an attorney, municipal courts charge up to $200 for public defenders, pushing low-income residents into debt.
Read more:
www.njpp.org/publications...
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For more information on how New Jersey funds its schools, check out our guide to understanding New Jersey's school funding formula and closing gaps for students who need resources most.
www.njpp.org/publications...
www.njpp.org/publications...
How Does New Jersey Fund Its Schools — And How Can We Make It Fairer? - New Jersey Policy Perspective
A guide to understanding New Jersey's school funding formula and closing gaps for students who need resources most.
www.njpp.org
October 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
For more information on how New Jersey funds its schools, check out our guide to understanding New Jersey's school funding formula and closing gaps for students who need resources most.
www.njpp.org/publications...
www.njpp.org/publications...
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“New Jersey has a constitutional obligation to provide all students with an education that prepares them to succeed,” said @jerseyjazzman.bsky.social. “The state must act now to fulfill its constitutional mandate and ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive.”
www.njpp.org/publications...
www.njpp.org/publications...
Resetting School Funding for New Jersey’s Next Decade - New Jersey Policy Perspective
New Jersey can adjust the school funding formula so all students receive an education that meets the state’s new, higher standards.
www.njpp.org
October 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
“New Jersey has a constitutional obligation to provide all students with an education that prepares them to succeed,” said @jerseyjazzman.bsky.social. “The state must act now to fulfill its constitutional mandate and ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive.”
www.njpp.org/publications...
www.njpp.org/publications...
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The report recommends changing the current formula to increase the additional per-student funding for students from low-income families to fund resources such as smaller class sizes, reading specialists, after-school programs, and updated technology.
www.njpp.org/publications...
www.njpp.org/publications...
Resetting School Funding for New Jersey’s Next Decade - New Jersey Policy Perspective
New Jersey can adjust the school funding formula so all students receive an education that meets the state’s new, higher standards.
www.njpp.org
October 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The report recommends changing the current formula to increase the additional per-student funding for students from low-income families to fund resources such as smaller class sizes, reading specialists, after-school programs, and updated technology.
www.njpp.org/publications...
www.njpp.org/publications...
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The report finds that under the current school funding system, New Jersey’s school funding formula shortchanges schools serving students from low-income families by about $5,300 per student.
When schools lack the necessary resources, students fall behind.
www.njpp.org/publications...
When schools lack the necessary resources, students fall behind.
www.njpp.org/publications...
Resetting School Funding for New Jersey’s Next Decade - New Jersey Policy Perspective
New Jersey can adjust the school funding formula so all students receive an education that meets the state’s new, higher standards.
www.njpp.org
October 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The report finds that under the current school funding system, New Jersey’s school funding formula shortchanges schools serving students from low-income families by about $5,300 per student.
When schools lack the necessary resources, students fall behind.
www.njpp.org/publications...
When schools lack the necessary resources, students fall behind.
www.njpp.org/publications...
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🚨 New from @jerseyjazzman.bsky.social 🚨
New Jersey’s school funding formula shortchanges schools serving students from low-income families, leaving 80 percent of Black and Latinx/Hispanic students in schools without adequate resources.
Read the full report:
www.njpp.org/publications...
New Jersey’s school funding formula shortchanges schools serving students from low-income families, leaving 80 percent of Black and Latinx/Hispanic students in schools without adequate resources.
Read the full report:
www.njpp.org/publications...
Resetting School Funding for New Jersey’s Next Decade - New Jersey Policy Perspective
New Jersey can adjust the school funding formula so all students receive an education that meets the state’s new, higher standards.
www.njpp.org
October 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🚨 New from @jerseyjazzman.bsky.social 🚨
New Jersey’s school funding formula shortchanges schools serving students from low-income families, leaving 80 percent of Black and Latinx/Hispanic students in schools without adequate resources.
Read the full report:
www.njpp.org/publications...
New Jersey’s school funding formula shortchanges schools serving students from low-income families, leaving 80 percent of Black and Latinx/Hispanic students in schools without adequate resources.
Read the full report:
www.njpp.org/publications...
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I talked to @fortune.com about how everyday New Jerseyans are hurt by data centers and how it's affecting our governor's race. We need a leader who will protect residents from rising costs and create a more equitable energy future for all!
fortune.com/2025/10/22/a...
fortune.com/2025/10/22/a...
Huge AI data centers are turning local elections into fights over the future of energy | Fortune
Rising energy bills and growing scrutiny of Big Tech’s political influence are transforming AI data centers from obscure infrastructure into political flashpoints for both progressives and conservativ...
fortune.com
October 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
I talked to @fortune.com about how everyday New Jerseyans are hurt by data centers and how it's affecting our governor's race. We need a leader who will protect residents from rising costs and create a more equitable energy future for all!
fortune.com/2025/10/22/a...
fortune.com/2025/10/22/a...
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New Jersey’s window shopping for 2026 ACA marketplace plans is open, with large premium spikes because of expiring premium tax credit enhancements. A typical 60-year-old couple making $85,000 will have to pay an additional $20,600 annually for benchmark coverage. (1/4)
October 27, 2025 at 1:37 PM
New Jersey’s window shopping for 2026 ACA marketplace plans is open, with large premium spikes because of expiring premium tax credit enhancements. A typical 60-year-old couple making $85,000 will have to pay an additional $20,600 annually for benchmark coverage. (1/4)
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Nearly one in 10 New Jerseyans lived below the poverty level in 2024.
By prioritizing and expanding cash assistance programs such as the Child Tax Credit, lawmakers can help close the wealth gap and end child poverty.
Read the full analysis from NJPP's Tonanziht Aguas: www.njpp.org/publications...
By prioritizing and expanding cash assistance programs such as the Child Tax Credit, lawmakers can help close the wealth gap and end child poverty.
Read the full analysis from NJPP's Tonanziht Aguas: www.njpp.org/publications...
Census 2024: Economic Gains Bypass Many New Jersey Communities - New Jersey Policy Perspective
Nearly one in 10 New Jerseyans still lived below the poverty level last year.
www.njpp.org
October 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Nearly one in 10 New Jerseyans lived below the poverty level in 2024.
By prioritizing and expanding cash assistance programs such as the Child Tax Credit, lawmakers can help close the wealth gap and end child poverty.
Read the full analysis from NJPP's Tonanziht Aguas: www.njpp.org/publications...
By prioritizing and expanding cash assistance programs such as the Child Tax Credit, lawmakers can help close the wealth gap and end child poverty.
Read the full analysis from NJPP's Tonanziht Aguas: www.njpp.org/publications...
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One year ago, NJ passed the Louisa Carman Medical Debt Relief Act, protecting families from the worst impacts of medical debt.
In honor of this legislation, we've launched endmeddebtnj.org.
#LouisaCarmanAct #EndMedicalDebt #NJHealthCare
In honor of this legislation, we've launched endmeddebtnj.org.
#LouisaCarmanAct #EndMedicalDebt #NJHealthCare
July 22, 2025 at 2:33 PM
One year ago, NJ passed the Louisa Carman Medical Debt Relief Act, protecting families from the worst impacts of medical debt.
In honor of this legislation, we've launched endmeddebtnj.org.
#LouisaCarmanAct #EndMedicalDebt #NJHealthCare
In honor of this legislation, we've launched endmeddebtnj.org.
#LouisaCarmanAct #EndMedicalDebt #NJHealthCare
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Despite overwhelming public opposition to private detention in New Jersey, the Third Circuit court has ruled it can continue.
"We will not stop fighting for a system that upholds human dignity over corporate profit,” said @marleinau.bsky.social.
Read the statement:
www.njpp.org/media/statem...
"We will not stop fighting for a system that upholds human dignity over corporate profit,” said @marleinau.bsky.social.
Read the statement:
www.njpp.org/media/statem...
Federal Court Puts Profit Over People - New Jersey Policy Perspective
New ruling allows private detention to continue despite New Jersey ban.
www.njpp.org
July 22, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Despite overwhelming public opposition to private detention in New Jersey, the Third Circuit court has ruled it can continue.
"We will not stop fighting for a system that upholds human dignity over corporate profit,” said @marleinau.bsky.social.
Read the statement:
www.njpp.org/media/statem...
"We will not stop fighting for a system that upholds human dignity over corporate profit,” said @marleinau.bsky.social.
Read the statement:
www.njpp.org/media/statem...
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New Jersey's FY 2026 budget could have been a moment of courage.
Instead, the budget process went on autopilot, cutting back revenue increases and dipping deeper into state cash reserves, while failing to protect residents from federal cuts.
Read NJPP’s breakdown: www.njpp.org/publications...
Instead, the budget process went on autopilot, cutting back revenue increases and dipping deeper into state cash reserves, while failing to protect residents from federal cuts.
Read NJPP’s breakdown: www.njpp.org/publications...
July 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
New Jersey's FY 2026 budget could have been a moment of courage.
Instead, the budget process went on autopilot, cutting back revenue increases and dipping deeper into state cash reserves, while failing to protect residents from federal cuts.
Read NJPP’s breakdown: www.njpp.org/publications...
Instead, the budget process went on autopilot, cutting back revenue increases and dipping deeper into state cash reserves, while failing to protect residents from federal cuts.
Read NJPP’s breakdown: www.njpp.org/publications...
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Statement from Commissioner Sarah Adelman on impact of Medicaid and SNAP cuts on New Jersey.
Read more:
nj.gov/.../pres.../...
Read more:
nj.gov/.../pres.../...
July 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Statement from Commissioner Sarah Adelman on impact of Medicaid and SNAP cuts on New Jersey.
Read more:
nj.gov/.../pres.../...
Read more:
nj.gov/.../pres.../...
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The House's cruel budget eliminates vital programs for people around the country and blows an even bigger hole in the state’s budget that lawmakers failed to adequately prepare for.
“This is not just about money — it’s about consequences," said @nicolenjpp.bsky.social. www.njpp.org/media/statem...
“This is not just about money — it’s about consequences," said @nicolenjpp.bsky.social. www.njpp.org/media/statem...
July 3, 2025 at 8:38 PM
The House's cruel budget eliminates vital programs for people around the country and blows an even bigger hole in the state’s budget that lawmakers failed to adequately prepare for.
“This is not just about money — it’s about consequences," said @nicolenjpp.bsky.social. www.njpp.org/media/statem...
“This is not just about money — it’s about consequences," said @nicolenjpp.bsky.social. www.njpp.org/media/statem...
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A last-minute provision in the State budget, due to be passed Monday, requires NJ to continue funding the lowest-rated nursing homes. (See p. 159)
OSC reports have shown these Medicaid-funded nursing homes maximize profits by providing subpar care.
OSC reports have shown these Medicaid-funded nursing homes maximize profits by providing subpar care.
June 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
A last-minute provision in the State budget, due to be passed Monday, requires NJ to continue funding the lowest-rated nursing homes. (See p. 159)
OSC reports have shown these Medicaid-funded nursing homes maximize profits by providing subpar care.
OSC reports have shown these Medicaid-funded nursing homes maximize profits by providing subpar care.
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While other states are building up savings to protect residents from federal program cuts, New Jersey took a different path:
📊 Reserves reduced to $6.8B (below recommended levels)
📈 Deficit increased to $1.5B
⏰ Preparation for federal cuts delayed
www.njpp.org/media/statem...
📊 Reserves reduced to $6.8B (below recommended levels)
📈 Deficit increased to $1.5B
⏰ Preparation for federal cuts delayed
www.njpp.org/media/statem...
Despite Modest Revenue Increases, NJ State Budget Leaves Residents Exposed to Federal Cuts - New Jersey Policy Perspective
$1.5 billion deficit and reduced savings could leave state unprepared for looming federal cuts
www.njpp.org
June 28, 2025 at 3:19 AM
While other states are building up savings to protect residents from federal program cuts, New Jersey took a different path:
📊 Reserves reduced to $6.8B (below recommended levels)
📈 Deficit increased to $1.5B
⏰ Preparation for federal cuts delayed
www.njpp.org/media/statem...
📊 Reserves reduced to $6.8B (below recommended levels)
📈 Deficit increased to $1.5B
⏰ Preparation for federal cuts delayed
www.njpp.org/media/statem...
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UPDATE: still June
June 27, 2025 at 12:59 AM
UPDATE: still June
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At NJPP, we call ourselves a think-and-do tank because we team up with partners to ensure communities are represented in our research.
"Yes, we’re data nerds — but we see every number as representing someone’s story," said @bholom11.bsky.social.
Read more:
www.njhcqi.org/take-five-6-...
"Yes, we’re data nerds — but we see every number as representing someone’s story," said @bholom11.bsky.social.
Read more:
www.njhcqi.org/take-five-6-...
Take Five Interview with Brittany L. Holom-Trundy, PhD - NJHCQI
New Jersey Policy Perspective is a member of the Quality Institute’s Consumer Council. How should the New Jersey state budget be changed to help more people access care and meet social needs to promot...
www.njhcqi.org
June 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM
At NJPP, we call ourselves a think-and-do tank because we team up with partners to ensure communities are represented in our research.
"Yes, we’re data nerds — but we see every number as representing someone’s story," said @bholom11.bsky.social.
Read more:
www.njhcqi.org/take-five-6-...
"Yes, we’re data nerds — but we see every number as representing someone’s story," said @bholom11.bsky.social.
Read more:
www.njhcqi.org/take-five-6-...
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We're currently experiencing an outage affecting our website and email services.
If you are trying to get in touch with one of our analysts, please message us here, and we'll respond as soon as possible. Thank you!
If you are trying to get in touch with one of our analysts, please message us here, and we'll respond as soon as possible. Thank you!
June 25, 2025 at 2:08 PM
We're currently experiencing an outage affecting our website and email services.
If you are trying to get in touch with one of our analysts, please message us here, and we'll respond as soon as possible. Thank you!
If you are trying to get in touch with one of our analysts, please message us here, and we'll respond as soon as possible. Thank you!
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Big congrats to NJPP's ENTIRE research team and President @nicolenjpp.bsky.social on being named to the Insider 100 Policymakers Power List!
www.insidernj.com/insider-nj-p...
www.insidernj.com/insider-nj-p...
June 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Big congrats to NJPP's ENTIRE research team and President @nicolenjpp.bsky.social on being named to the Insider 100 Policymakers Power List!
www.insidernj.com/insider-nj-p...
www.insidernj.com/insider-nj-p...
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It is June 23. The state constitution requires the budget to be passed in 1 week.
There is no budget bill and no public hearing for the bill.
Multiple bills that must be passed with the budget have also had no introduction and no hearing.
It doesn't have to be this way!
There is no budget bill and no public hearing for the bill.
Multiple bills that must be passed with the budget have also had no introduction and no hearing.
It doesn't have to be this way!
June 23, 2025 at 2:53 PM
It is June 23. The state constitution requires the budget to be passed in 1 week.
There is no budget bill and no public hearing for the bill.
Multiple bills that must be passed with the budget have also had no introduction and no hearing.
It doesn't have to be this way!
There is no budget bill and no public hearing for the bill.
Multiple bills that must be passed with the budget have also had no introduction and no hearing.
It doesn't have to be this way!
Terrifying.
1 in 5 enrollees means hundreds of thousands will become uninsured.
Half of expansion adults means it won’t just be working adults w/o kids who lose coverage - there’ll be kids, parents, & people with disabilities at risk.
This is a crisis for NJ!
#MedicaidMatters
1 in 5 enrollees means hundreds of thousands will become uninsured.
Half of expansion adults means it won’t just be working adults w/o kids who lose coverage - there’ll be kids, parents, & people with disabilities at risk.
This is a crisis for NJ!
#MedicaidMatters
A look at how Medicaid cuts advanced by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce would impact New Jersey #MedicaidMatters #MedicaidSavesLives
May 16, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Terrifying.
1 in 5 enrollees means hundreds of thousands will become uninsured.
Half of expansion adults means it won’t just be working adults w/o kids who lose coverage - there’ll be kids, parents, & people with disabilities at risk.
This is a crisis for NJ!
#MedicaidMatters
1 in 5 enrollees means hundreds of thousands will become uninsured.
Half of expansion adults means it won’t just be working adults w/o kids who lose coverage - there’ll be kids, parents, & people with disabilities at risk.
This is a crisis for NJ!
#MedicaidMatters
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House GOP plan would cut $700B from Medicaid — stripping health care from nearly 200,000 New Jerseyans.
"This is a direct attack on families trying to make ends meet,” said NJPP's @bholom11.bsky.social.
Read the full statement: www.njpp.org/media/statem...
"This is a direct attack on families trying to make ends meet,” said NJPP's @bholom11.bsky.social.
Read the full statement: www.njpp.org/media/statem...
House Proposal Would Strip Health Coverage From 200,000 New Jerseyans, NJPP Warns - New Jersey Policy Perspective
Cutting Medicaid to fund massive tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy would roll back over a decade of health care affordability progress.
www.njpp.org
May 12, 2025 at 6:51 PM
House GOP plan would cut $700B from Medicaid — stripping health care from nearly 200,000 New Jerseyans.
"This is a direct attack on families trying to make ends meet,” said NJPP's @bholom11.bsky.social.
Read the full statement: www.njpp.org/media/statem...
"This is a direct attack on families trying to make ends meet,” said NJPP's @bholom11.bsky.social.
Read the full statement: www.njpp.org/media/statem...