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GSI Analysis: March ’25 Jobs Report – New Jersey’s Labor Market Weakened in March

Unemployment rate moved up to 4.7%. Job count fell from downward revised February number. New Jersey’s March labor market data…

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2025 GSI Annual Policy Forum

New Jersey: On the Brink of Opportunity Policy experts, business leaders, and stakeholders will once again convene for the Annual…

GSI Analysis: February ’25 Jobs Report – New Jersey’s February Labor Market: Government Surge Swells Moderate Private Gains after January Losses

Unemployment rate remains 4.6% for the 9th straight month. Large 19,200 increase in jobs mainly due to an odd 12,600…

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Gov. Tom Kean Economic Leadership Award Gala

Please join us Thursday, September 18, 2025 at the Hudson House perched at the water’s edge in Jersey City for…

GSI Analysis: January ’25 Jobs Report – New Jersey Private Sector Adds Jobs in January; Unemployment Rate Unchanged with Drops in Labor Force and Employment

Total job count down 6,100, reflecting sharp drop in government, after very large December increase. Unemployment rate 4.6% for an…

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RELEASE: President Trump’s former Chief Economist Stephen Moore Headlined 2025 Economic Policy Outlook Talking Taxes, Tariffs & Energy Policy

The event was hosted by Garden State Initiative & The Commerce and Industry Association of NJ Florham Park, March 6,…

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The Garden State Initiative and CIANJ’s 2025 Economic Policy Outlook

Please join CIANJ and the Garden State Initiative (GSI) as we start the new year with an overview of New…

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RELEASE: When in a Hole, Stop Digging: New Jersey’s Budget Woes and How to Address Them

New GSI report released as follow-up to the 2024 Fiscal Cliff Explained  Click here to view the reportThe Garden State…

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Garden State Initiative Report: When in a Hole, Stop Digging: New Jersey’s Budget Woes and How to Address Them

New GSI report released as follow-up to the 2024 Fiscal Cliff Explained  Click here to view the reportThe Garden State…

GSI Analysis: December ’24 Jobs Report – New Jersey Labor Market Soft to Stable in December

Unemployment rate unchanged at 4.6%, as declines in resident employment and the labor force cancelled out. Moderate job gain of…

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New Jersey’s film tax credit program just isn’t worth it

Gov. Phil Murphy harshly criticized his predecessor’s use of tax incentives early in his first term, suggesting they were overused…

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PODCAST: Is New Jersey’s Film Subsidy Worth It? GSI President Audrey Lane Speaks with Dr. Charles Steindel

In the latest GSI briefing podcast, Audrey Lane, President of the Garden State Initiative, welcomes Dr. Charles Steindel, an expert…

GSI Analysis: New Jersey’s Income and Output Record Steady Q3 Increases

The state’s real GDP and Personal Income grew at about the national pace. Pennsylvania grew more rapidly, while New York’s…

GSI Analysis: November ’24 Jobs Report – New Jersey Unemployment Edges Down, Jobs Gain Slightly in November

4.6% unemployment rate lowest since June, but reflects drop in the labor force. 3,100 job gain in November accompanied by…

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RELEASE: Good Headlines, But Bad Policy: The Story of NJ’s Film Tax Credits

Dr. Charles Steindel authors report for GSI questioning economic value of tax credits For Immediate Release Contact: Audrey Lane Click…

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Garden State Initiative Report: Is New Jersey’s Film Subsidy Worth It?

Dr. Charles Steindel authors report for GSI questioning economic value of tax credits For Immediate Release Contact: Audrey Lane Click…

GSI Analysis: October ’24 Jobs Report – New Jersey’s Labor Market Stagnant in October

New Jersey’s labor force edged down. Unemployment rate stayed at 4.7%. Job count dropped 1,500, with September’s large increase cut…

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2024 Intern Spotlight

New Jersey Needs More Budget Transparency Ahana Dasgupta, George Washington University For state government to truly serve the people, there…

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New Jersey Needs More Budget Transparency

For state government to truly serve the people, there must be more transparency in New Jersey’s budget process. More than…

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New Jersey’s Approach to Educational Funding Formula Review

New Jersey’s educational funding formula and structure was largely established under the School Funding Reform Act (SFRA) in 2008. The…

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