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…

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Garden State Initiative’s president, Regina M. Egea, issued the following statement on Governor Phil Murphy’s Budget Address: The Governor’s budget offers insufficient improvement to our business climate and will not reduce residents’ property taxes. The proposal to…

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***New site offers resources and research to inform New Jerseyans on policy issues*** MORRISTOWN, NJ – The Garden State Initiative (GSI), an independent, think-tank focused on restoring New Jersey’s promise as a destination for families and investment alike, today announced…

On Tuesday, March 28th, GSI’s president, Regina M. Egea, offered the following testimony before the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee: Good Afternoon Chairman Sarlo and Committee Members. Unlike many others appearing before the legislature, I do not represent any special…

View fullsize   Regina M. Egea Garden State Initiative’s president, Regina M. Egea, issued the following statement on Governor Phil Murphy’s Budget Address: “Last November, New Jersey’s voters sent a loud and clear message to Trenton that reducing our state’s…

***Bipartisan bill will adjust state’s Criminal Justice Reform Act to Protect Communities***In Paterson City Hall, Garden State Initiative’s president Regina M. Egea today joined with that city’s Mayor Andre Sayegh, along with Senator Jon Bramnick, Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly, Newark Mayor…