Category: Economy
- Economy, In the News, Press Releases
NJPI: Largest Budget in State History Falls Short on Transparency and Fiscal Responsibility
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Parsippany, NJ – The New Jersey Policy Institute today expressed disappointment with the process surrounding the
- Blog Posts, Economy
Governor Sherrill is Targeting Junk Fees, but Where Do Government Fees Stand?
by Megan Whitman NJPI Junior Policy Fellow Governor Sherrill recently signed an Executive Order targeting “junk fees,” fees that
- Economy, Press Releases
STATEMENT FROM JERSEY1ST, NEW JERSEY POLICY INSTITUTE, AND AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY–NEW JERSEY ON NEW WORKER CLASSIFICATION RULE
For Immediate Release: May 6, 2026 TRENTON, N.J. – In response to Governor Sherrill’s adoption of new worker classification regulations
- Blog Posts, Economy
Why New Jersey’s Small Businesses Deserve Better Policy
by Megan Whitman, NJPI Jr. Fellow Walk down any main street in New Jersey and you’re looking at the heart
- Blog Posts, Economy
Don’t Tax the World Cup, How New Jersey Could Get This Wrong
By Wells Winegar New Jersey is about to host one of the biggest global events in the world. The FIFA
- Economy, Press Releases
New Jersey Policy Institute Releases First “Pork Roll Report” as Governor Proposes FY2027 Budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2026 Trenton, NJ — As Governor Mikie Sherrill today proposed a $60.7 billion budget for
- Blog Posts, Economy, Education
Beyond the Fiscal Time Bomb: 5 Ways New Jersey Can Cut the Bloat and Empower Families This Year
by Erica Jedynak, NJPI Board Member New Jersey is currently sitting on a fiscal time bomb. Despite record-shattering $58 billion
- Economy, In the News
NJBIZ: OPINION: Sherrill’s pause on independent contractor rules should stand
by Rosemary Becchi February 22, 2026 In one of her first executive orders, Gov. Mikie Sherrill took
- Blog Posts, Economy
New Jersey at a Crossroads: Looking back on Governor Murphy and Ahead to Mikie Sherrill
by Megan Whitman, NJPI Jr. Economy Fellow As Governor Phil Murphy officially left office this week after eight years, New
- Blog Posts, Economy
Why the Proposed Shift in Investigatory Power Raises Serious Concerns
by Megan Whitman, NJPI Junior Economy Fellow New Jersey lawmakers have been considering Bill S4924, which would significantly change
