PRESS RELEASES

  1. Business Tax, Governor Murphy, Public Spending

    RELEASE: GSI Statement on Governor Murphy’s Budget Address

    February 27, 2024
    Members of the Press: “After working with the business community and legislators on both sides of the aisle to reduce our highest-in-the-nation Corporate Business Tax (CBT), Governor Murphy’s announcement today blindsides our state’s job creators and undermines whatever trust or…
  2. NJ Legislature, AFFORDABLE PLACE TO LIVE, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL, GOVERNMENT THAT WORKS

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

    October 25, 2023
    Garden State Initiative’s president, Regina M. Egea, issued the following statement on the The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia September coincident indexes report: "Today's report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is another indication that New Jersey's economic outlook…
  3. Unemployment, AFFORDABLE PLACE TO LIVE, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL, GOVERNMENT THAT WORKS

    GSI’s EGEA: September ‘23 Jobs Report

    October 19, 2023
    Garden State Initiative’s president, Regina M. Egea, issued the following statement on the September ‘23 Jobs Report: “Today’s report forecasts economic storm clouds gathering over New Jersey in the months ahead,” said GSI President Regina Egea. “Unemployment is up, job…
  4. Governor Murphy, Income Tax, NJ Legislature, property-tax, Public Spending, AFFORDABLE PLACE TO LIVE, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL, GOVERNMENT THAT WORKS

    GSI’s Egea: “Let’s call this budget what it is: A fiscal calamity”

    June 30, 2023
    Garden State Initiative’s president, Regina M. Egea, issued the following statement on the passage of New Jersey’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget:  “Any euphoria over the budget that has just passed will be quickly followed by excuses and apologies. This bill…