Affordability
The Garden State Initiative advocates for reforms that force the government to live within its means while making our state an attractive and affordable place to call home.
Business Climate
New Jersey’s poor business climate—driven by heavy regulations and the nation’s highest business taxes—has cost the state jobs and investment, and GSI backs reforms to make it competitive again.
Economy
Surveys show New Jersey’s high cost of living and heavy tax burden are driving residents away, and GSI supports reforms to rein in spending and make the state more affordable.
Energy
GSI is committed to ongoing analysis of the New Jersey Energy Master Plan and state energy policy decisions with an eye toward energy that is affordable, reliable and sustainable.
Government
The Garden State Initiative works to innovate the function of government agencies to best serve our citizens while promoting transparency to the public.
Between the Lines:
NJ State Budget Annual “Extras”
Learn more about the hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars within the NJ state budget awarded to local governments and nonprofit organizations without any public process or merit-based criteria.