$50.6 billion budget represents a 46% spending increase in 5 years Garden State Initiative president Regina M. Egea issued the following statement in response to the legislature’s adoption of a state budget for Fiscal Year 2023: “Just last week federal…

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By William J. Smith, GSI Staff With gas prices reaching record highs across the U.S., New Jersey’s high taxes on gas adds insult to motorists who are on the verge of paying $5.00 a gallon in many locations. At an…

Garden State’s antiquated Death Tax disproportionally hurts working class residents As New Jerseyans recently rushed to complete their annual tax filings, many were reminded of an unfortunate reality – the Garden State remains one of just six states to collect…

By William J. Smith, GSI Staff In his announcement of ANCHOR, the latest attempt by Trenton at property tax relief via rebate checks, Gov. Murphy proposed that for the first time those who rent an apartment would be eligible for…

By Regina M. Egea, President, GSINew Jersey families are paying electricity rates  16% above the U.S. average.  Energy is the third largest household expense for working families behind housing and food, all of which are consuming more and more of…

By William J. Smith, GSI StaffAs the world continues to be horrified by images of the Russian military invasion of Ukraine, the repercussions continue to be felt across the globe. While the events are unfolding nearly 5,000 miles away from…