NJ Spotlight publishes feature story on WRI’s “Our Piece of the Pie.” The research, produced by WRI Faculty Fellow Professor Michael Hayes examines differences in the distribution of state aid to municipalities across New Jersey regions. The full article is available here
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“Our Piece of the Pie” Report Runs as Rutgers Today Top Story
Rutgers Today reported on WRI Faculty Fellow Michael Hayes’ “Our Piece of the Pie” study as a top story, highlighting the funding disparities for South Jersey’s poorest municipalities.
WHYY Features “Our Piece of the Pie” Report
WHYY featured WRI Faculty Fellow Michael Hayes’ “Our Piece of the Pie” Report. The report, released at WRI’s Forum About South Jersey, reveals that South Jersey’s poorest municipalities receive significantly less state funding assistance than similar municipalities elsewhere in the state. The full article is available here
WRI Managing Director Featured in NJ Property Tax Article
WRI Managing Director Darren A. Spielman recently discussed New Jersey property taxes in a feature by Rutgers Today as part of their continuing series on the State’s governor’s race. Both brief and insightful, Dr. Spielman’s responses provided insight into the reasons, potential solutions, and barriers present in considering why New Jersey has the highest property tax rates … Continue reading WRI Managing Director Featured in NJ Property Tax Article…
CCPYDC Efforts Featured by SNJ Today
The Cumberland County Positive Youth Development Coalition (CCPYDC) was recently featured twice by SNJ Today in conjunction with Cumberland County’s recognition of June as Gun Safety and Violence Awareness Month. On June 23rd, CCPYDC hosted a Corner Store Health event in Bridgeton to help promote health education and to bring gun-safety kits to the community. CCPYDC also hosted … Continue reading CCPYDC Efforts Featured by SNJ Today…
WRI Advisory Board Member Opinion Article
The Honorable Mayor Albert B. Kelly (City of Bridgeton) recently wrote an article on the work of the Cumberland County Positive Youth Development Coalition (CCPYDC) and the group’s continued efforts to, “…reduce the number of kids who become part of the juvenile justice system, [and help] kids already involved in the system from getting absorbed into a life that … Continue reading WRI Advisory Board Member Opinion Article…