New Jersey Policy Perspective aims to broaden debate in NJ by making sure there is a strong progressive voice in that debate. We do so by conducting and aggressively disseminating research on important issues. Our goal is a state where everyone can achieve to their full potential in an economy that offers a widely shared rising standard of living. Our reports have included how the federal balanced budget agreement would hurt NJ; recommendations for a more generous Earned Income Tax Credit in NJ; analysis of income distribution trends; and work calling for reducing restrictions on voting rights for offenders. We are nonpartisan