Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
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Bloustein School Press Room Archive
2005 | 2004

October 17, 2005
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) released a report, The Characteristics and Economic Benefits of the Business Employment Incentive Program, written by Joseph J. Seneca, University Professor; James W. Hughes, Dean; and Will Irving, Research Associate.

Click here to view the report. | Click here to view the NJ EDA press release.

October 6, 2005

Acting Governor Codey released a report, The Economic Benefits of the New Jersey Stem Cell Research Initiative, written by Joseph J. Seneca, University Professor, and Will Irving, Research Associate.

Click here to view the report. | Click here to view Acting Governor Codey's press release.

August 11, 2005
National Transit Institute Lands More Than $25 Million Under New Federal Transportation Bill
The new federal transportation bill signed by President Bush authorizes more than $25 million in federal funding for the National Transit Institute (NTI) through 2010, bolstering NTI’s success in attracting federal aid to Rutgers.

July 24, 2005
An article about the challenges and potential benefits of using rail freight in New Jersey, "Those Freight Train Blues" by Linda Stamato and Sanford M. Jaffe, appeared in the New York Times.

February 23, 2005
Can't look to the state for relief: With Jersey effectively broke, tax reform must depend on ironclad spending controls , an editorial published in The Star-Ledger.

 

2004

December 2, 2004
A Voorhees Transportation Center survey commissioned by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission regarding the unintended consequences of license suspensions has received widespread publicity in The Star-Ledger, Courier News and on 101.5 FM.

October 8, 2004
Aftershock: Serving 9-11 Displaced Workers – On September 30, the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development hosted nearly 100 government officials, academics and service providers for a look back at their experiences working with one of the largest privately funded dislocated worker programs in the nation.

October 4, 2004
Homeland Security Awards NTI $200,000 to Develop Antiterror Training for Nation’s Rail Industry

October 1, 2004
NEW OFFICE MARKET REALTIES – The latest Sitar-Rutgers Regional Report looks at fundamental changes that are now profoundly reshaping New Jersey’s office markets

August 27, 2004
Rutgers Facility Wins $600,000 Federal Grant to Conduct New Anti-terror Training Program for Nation's Transit Systems

August 22, 2004
Nation Needs Rutgers' Transportation Expertise

August 15, 2004
Rutgers Wants to Star in Transportation

July 21, 2004
CEEEP Issues Groundbreaking Study on Opportunities for New Jersey to Develop Hydrogen as Alternative Fuel

June 9, 2004
Heldrich Center Releases Report – The 70 Percent Solution, Helping Young People Make Better Choices During & After High School

May 20, 2004
Regional Business Partnership Honors Martin Robins With Merit Award in Transportation