The first public hearing on the proposed state budget by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee was held at New Jersey Institute of Technology, chaired by State Senator Paul A. Sarlo (D-Bergen), ‘92, ‘95. 

The 2020 budget includes appropriations totaling $36.8 billion, with a projected surplus of $1.16 billion and projected savings of $1.1 billion.

This month, NJIT officially commemorated the start of “New Jersey STEM Month” — a  celebration supported by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to “highlight the Garden State’s strong presence and accomplishments in science, technology, engineering and math.” 

Joel Bloom, president of New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), was invited to testify in a joint hearing of the Senate Economic Growth Committee and Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee on March 8, 2019. The joint hearing brought educational institutions, industry leaders and policy research organizations to answer questions and discuss solutions to boost economic development in New Jersey.