October 1, 2025 | In the News
By Marc Pfeiffer (Published October 1, 2025 at ICMA.org) Technology is rapidly changing how local governments communicate with the public. Here’s what’s happening. Every community depends on clear, effective communication between local government and its residents....
September 29, 2025 | In the News
The higher price tag for coveted H-1B visas might drive up employers’ costs, but not necessarily their appetite for US workers. That’s one possible result of the Trump administration’s recent decision to raise the cost of these special visas, meant for skilled workers...
September 28, 2025 | In the News
Divorce in later life – or grey divorce – is on the rise in New Zealand. Divorces among people over 50 sits just shy of 40 percent at last count, up 7 percent in the last decade. This echoes the upwards trending rates around the globe. Most commonly, they...
September 26, 2025 | News, Research, Publications, and Reports
Reflections on Energy Efficiency Policies in Sustainable Transition: Bedrock, Gamechanger, or More of the Same? Abstract In this study, we analyze how energy efficiency actions, policies, and outcomes are tied to wider socio-economic and political contexts that are...
September 25, 2025 | In the News
The findings arrived as city property owners are receiving their new tax bills after a property revaluation that drastically changed costs for many homeowners. A new study commissioned by a real estate group says Portland’s rent control policy has shifted millions of...
September 24, 2025 | News, Urban Planning Studios
Read Report Executive Summary Background Commercial and residential buildings are responsible for over 70% of NYC’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (City of New York, 2024). To address the large impact of buildings on climate, New York City’s Local Law 97 (LL97)...
September 19, 2025 | News
Report Release – Crash Data Availability and Best Practices Across the U.S.: Lessons for New Jersey Read Report Traffic safety is a critical concern in New Jersey where annual traffic crashes typically exceed 200,000, according to the New Jersey Department of...
September 17, 2025 | In the News
Divorce in later life is becoming more common – and scientists are beginning to explore the surprisingly deep impact this can have on adult children and their relationships. Divorce is greying. The US has one of the highest divorce rates in the world, even though...
September 17, 2025 | News
Professor Joel Cantor received the 2025 Lifetime Distinguished Achievement Award from Rutgers Health Office of the Chancellor. The award is given for a sustained and distinguished lifetime record of achievement in one or more of the Rutgers Health mission areas...
September 16, 2025 | In the News
A new state law that allows school districts to bypass voter approval to spend money on large-scale capital improvement projects via referendums will soon be used in Passaic County. The law allows districts to borrow funds through their county improvement authorities...
September 16, 2025 | News, Research, Publications, and Reports
Assessing pedestrian stress with biometric sensing and survey responses Abstract Recent advances in biometric sensing technologies, such as eye tracking, heart rate trackers, and galvanic skin response (GSR) sensors, offer new opportunities to measure pedestrian...
September 15, 2025 | In the News
Good news is hard to find in the job market lately. The list of New Jersey firms dispensing pink slips by the dozens includes Big Pharma, as well as big finance and big retailers. And many workers in all kinds of jobs — from construction to manufacturing and fintech —...
September 15, 2025 | News, Public Policy Practicums, Student Projects
Understanding Awareness and Perceptions of Palliative Care: A Qualitative Study of Cancer Patients and Caregivers in New Jersey Iman Basit, Taylor Hughes, Alyssa King, Claudia Luca, Rita Mirabelli, Ashley Montuoro, Allison Smith & M. Hamza Habib, MD Read Report...
September 11, 2025 | In the News
Expanded cellular and Wi-Fi capabilities have made streaming surveillance camera data more common in recent years, says Marc Pfeiffer, associate director of the Bloustein Local Government Research Center, part of the Center for Urban Policy Research at Rutgers...
September 9, 2025 | News, Research, Publications, and Reports
About the Book Can digital innovation revitalize rural communities and preserve cultural heritage at the same time? This book dives into the transformative power of digitization in rural regions—where technology isn’t just a tool, but a lifeline for local culture,...
September 8, 2025 | In the News
Jersey City Medical Center and Kushner Real Estate may provide a significant chunk of new revenue that the city will use to help balance its next budget and keep property taxes at a minimum. Ward E Councilman James Solomon says he’ll be a no-vote. The city is using...
September 8, 2025 | News, Research, Publications, and Reports
Abstract The Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) is widely used to identify common mental disorders among adults and has demonstrated strong validity in clinical populations, correlating strongly with established diagnostic tools. It offers a practical...
September 4, 2025 | News, Research, Publications, and Reports
Dean Stuart Shapiro served on a committee for a report titled “Simplifying Research Regulations and Policies” for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Read Report Executive Summary The U.S. scientific enterprise has produced...
September 3, 2025 | News
During the first week of September the newest cohort of Bloustein School international students were welcomed at a networking event. Current international graduate students and recent alumni shared their experiences, offering valuable advice about navigating life and...
September 3, 2025 | In the News
Is it true that when you widen a highway, congestion returns to the same level after a few years? Maude Martin Yes, adding roadways attracts more cars and perpetuates congestion, according to four researchers who have studied the issue in Canada and the United States....
