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GSI’s EGEA: Combination of Declining Revenues & Rising Unemployment Spell Trouble for New Jersey

Governor Murphy and the State Legislature need to confront the reality of declining revenue and propose solutions to reduce spending…

GSI Analysis: October ’23 Jobs Report – Another Lackluster New Jersey Labor Market Report

Unemployment rate moves up to 4.6%; number of working residents continues to fall sharply. 21,700 fewer New Jerseyans at work…

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PODCAST: FIGHTING THE BUDGET WARS IN TRENTON (WITH BRIAN BERGEN)

Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea, President of the Garden State Initiative. In this episode,…

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What now? New Jersey has to hit the reset button on its energy policy — and get it right

Depending on where you stand when it comes to offshore wind development, the recent stunning announcement by the Danish power…

GSI Analysis: Philadelphia Fed Index Reinforces Picture of Weakening New Jersey Economy

New Jersey’s index down at both one- and three-month horizons. Meager twelve-month rise of .2 percent smallest in the nation.…

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GSI’s EGEA: The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia coincident indexes report is, “is another indication that New Jersey’s economic outlook is bleak.”

Garden State Initiative’s president, Regina M. Egea, issued the following statement on the The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia September…

GSI Analysis: September ’23 Jobs Report – New Jersey Economic Recovery Backslides as Unemployment Continues to Rise, Job Growth Sluggish

September unemployment rate of 4.4% highest since February 2022; labor force and resident employment both fall. 7,700 increase in payrolls…

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GSI’s EGEA: September ‘23 Jobs Report

Garden State Initiative’s president, Regina M. Egea, issued the following statement on the September ‘23 Jobs Report: “Today’s report forecasts…

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PODCAST: NEW JERSEY’S ECONOMIC GROWTH PRIORITIES

Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea, President of the Garden State Initiative. As listeners have…

GSI Analysis: Following Six Quarters of Slow Growth, NJ shows above-average Increase in Personal Income in Q2, Future Remains Uncertain

Slight uptick follows a 6-quarter trend of below average growth 5% growth rate ranks 5th in the nation, but below…

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PODCAST: ELECTRIC CARS FOR EVERYONE IN NEW JERSEY?

Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – featuring guest host Audrey Lane, Policy Director of the Garden State Initiative. By now you’ve probably heard that Governor…

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Enough talking. It’s time to deliver affordable and reliable energy to New Jersey

For years, there has been a small group of voices questioning the true cost to ratepayers of implementing Gov. Phil…

GSI Analysis: August ’23 Jobs Report – New Jersey’s Unemployment Rate Moves Above 4% as Employment Drops

Unemployment rate climbs 0.3% to 4.2% versus 3.8% U.S. average Increase in unemployment rate driven by large decrease in employment…

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Why we must empower New Jersey’s public sector workers with benefits reform

New Jersey taxpayers need to be aware of the potential hurdles they may face if changes are not made to…

GSI Analysis: July ’23 Jobs Report – Poor Showing for New Jersey Labor Market in July, June Revised to a Loss

Unemployment rate climbs to 3.9% versus 3.5% U.S. average Sharp drop of 7,300 private sector jobs in July June jobs…

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GSI’s Summer Interns Explore Issues that Matter to the Next Generation of New Jerseyans

This Summer, GSI was pleased to welcome our inaugural class of college interns who explored the pressing public policy issues…

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Revisiting New Jersey’s Response to the Opioid Crisis

Fentanyl is an extremely potent synthetic opioid used to treat severe pain. While legally administered in many advanced medical cases,…

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New Jersey Must Look Elsewhere for Renewable Energy

“With almost 140 miles of coastline, New Jersey is in a unique position to be the leader in this growing…

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What NYC’s Congestion Pricing Means for New Jersey

With the recent approval from federal transportation officials, New York City is poised to become the first city in the…

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The Importance of Education Funding Efficiency in New Jersey

New Jersey's school funding formula allocates three types of aid to school districts annually: equalization aid, categorical aid, and grants…

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