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INTERVIEW: NJPI Chairman Discusses the NJ Education Landscape on New Jersey Politics with Laura Jones
Check out NJPI Chairman Andy Mulvihill as he is interviewed by Laura Jones on the landscape of K-12 education in...
NJ ED REPORT: As Other States Move Forward, Will New Jersey Leave Education Dollars Behind?
Wells Winegar is Executive Director of the New Jersey Policy Institute, As Governor Mikie Sherrill begins her term in...
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...
BERGEN RECORD: NJ climate superfund is a blank check with no accountability | Opinion
New Jersey’s Climate Superfund Is a Blank Check With No Accountability by Rosemary Becchi New Jersey lawmakers are considering...
InsiderNJ: NJPI Statement on the Appointment of Dr. Lily Laux as Commissioner of Education
The New Jersey Policy Institute (NJPI) congratulates Dr. Lily Laux on her nomination to serve as New Jersey’s next Commissioner...
Press Releases
New Jersey Policy Institute Announces Dr. Christopher Young to Board of Directors
Parsippany, NJ — The New Jersey Policy Institute (NJPI) today announced that Dr. Christopher Young, an economist and Principal at...
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...
New Jersey Policy Institute Welcomes Kristen Cobo to Its Board of Directors
Leader in Children’s Mental Health and Parental Rights Advocacy Joins Expanding NJPI Board FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Parsippany, N.J. — December...
New Jersey Policy Institute Announces Inaugural Class of 2026 Junior Fellows
Parsippany, NJ – The New Jersey Policy Institute (NJPI) is proud to announce the inaugural class of its 2026 Junior...
New Report Finds Most New Jersey School Districts Lack Clear Academic Goals or Accountability in Strategic Plans
N.J. Teachers, Think Tank Challenge NJEA’s $40 Million Political Spending
N.J. Teachers, Think Tank Challenge NJEA’s $40 Million Political Spending Teachers sue union for diverting dues to bankroll union president’s...
Blog Posts
A Step in the Right Direction on Energy, Now Let’s Finish the Job
by Wells Winegar New Jersey just made a long overdue move. With Governor Mikie Sherrill signing legislation to lift the...
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...
$45 Million, No Answers: NJEA Leadership Still Owes Teachers the Truth
by Andy Mulvihill, NJPI Board Chairman How would you feel if you joined a union and paid $1,400 in dues...
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...
As Other States Move Forward, Will New Jersey Leave Education Dollars Behind?
By Wells Winegar, Executive Director, New Jersey Policy Institute As Governor Mikie Sherrill begins her term in office,...
