Pork Roll Report

The Pork Roll Report, published by the New Jersey Policy Institute, is a periodic analysis of New Jersey’s state budget designed to highlight spending trends, identify areas of waste or inefficiency, and promote greater transparency in the budget process.

Each edition examines how taxpayer dollars are allocated, tracks long-term spending growth, and calls attention to last-minute spending additions that often emerge during final budget negotiations.

By breaking down complex budget decisions into clear and accessible analysis, the Pork Roll Report aims to encourage greater fiscal discipline and accountability in Trenton.