William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy

Data center
May 7, 2026

Stockton poll: 56% back local bans on AI data centers

A new Stockton survey finds strong opposition to local AI data centers, with respondents citing energy costs and environmental concerns.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Feb 20, 2026

Stockton poll: 2 in 3 NJ voters say ICE goes too far

A Stockton University Hughes Center survey found that 66% believe ICE's immigration enforcement efforts have gone too far, with 59% saying it makes communities less safe and 62% disapproving of the Trump administration's immigration policies.

The New Jersey state flag waving along with the national flag of the United States of America.
Oct 6, 2025

Most NJ voters say US on wrong track, poll finds

A new Stockton University survey also found that taxes, cost of living and the economy top New Jerseyans' concerns.

Rising electricity bills
Jul 2, 2025

Stockton poll: NJ residents hit hard by energy price hikes

New results reveal the Garden State is getting hit with higher bills, still supports renewable energy expansion, and points fingers at companies as well as officials.

The New Jersey state flag waving along with the national flag of the United States of America.
Apr 17, 2025

NJ budget, affordability & more: Stockton poll takes voters’ pulse on key issues

The results from the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy dig into a slew of hot-button issues, including cells phones in schools, rising utility costs and more.

New Jersey State House in Trenton
Feb 17, 2025

Stockton political experts weigh in on big election year ahead

To gain more insight on all of the numerous colliding variables in 2025, NJBIZ spoke with Tina Zappile, director and associate professor of political science; and Alyssa Maurice, director of research.

Former President Donald Trump, shown in New York on Oct. 3, 2023.
Dec 2, 2024

What the 2nd Trump administration might mean for health insurance (updated)

With a new U.S. president taking office, business owners are wondering if they’ll get some relief from burdensome health care insurance costs – or if premiums will spiral even higher.