New Jersey Needs More Budget Transparency Ahana Dasgupta, George Washington University For state government to truly serve the people, there must be more transparency in New Jersey’s budget process. More than $600 million worth of last minute budget amendments and…

For state government to truly serve the people, there must be more transparency in New Jersey’s budget process. More than $600 million worth of last minute budget amendments and their sponsors were finally disclosed weeks after the budget was passed…

New Jersey’s educational funding formula and structure was largely established under the School Funding Reform Act (SFRA) in 2008. The formula allocates a base-per-pupil amount that changes regularly, and then allocates a small proportion of additional aid to schools based…

New Jersey's school funding crisis has escalated to a boiling point, and it's not looking pretty. As state funding cuts have recently been enacted, impacting up to 140 districts around the state, the sobering reality is setting in, with some…

New Jersey, known for its dense population and significant industrial activity, faces increasing energy demands and environmental challenges. To help address the climate crisis, Governor Murphy set a goal for the state to reach 100% clean energy by 2035. This…

2035 is just 11 years away, and by then, I'll be 30 years old. If all goes according to plan, I’ll be juggling a career, a marriage, and maybe even a couple of kids. While I'm still trying to wrap…