Analysis for GSI by Danielle Zanzalari, Ph.D. New Jersey ranks near the bottom or at the bottom, depending on the source considered, for overall business climate due to taxes and regulatory hurdles. The factors behind those rankings directly impact the…

Over the last quarter century, New Jersey’s high business taxes have led to an outmigration of businesses, loss of income to other states and a stagnant economy and population relative to the U.S.    A step-down or elimination of Corporate…

Analysis for GSI by Danielle Zanzalari, Ph.D. A recent poll from Pew Research shows that a majority of U.S. adults (69%) want the U.S. to become carbon neutral by 2050 and want to prioritize developing alternative energy sources. Governor Murphy…

Combat Inflation in New Jersey with a Balanced Growth Agenda  Analysis for GSI by Danielle Zanzalari, Ph.D.  New Jersey’s legislature and governor are in a unique position to use the current budget surplus, over $8 billion by many estimates, to…

GSI, NJ Vets Chamber of Commerce report demonstrates failure of state to enforce set asides in procurement, offers policy changes to support veteran businesses A new report from the Garden State Initiative and New Jersey State Veterans Chamber of Commerce…

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…

Comprehensive Analysis Showcases Public Impacts and Outlines Policy Solutions Aging demographics of public workforce accelerating financial pressure Current NJ pension system is on average 4Xs more generous than typical 401(k) plans Need to increase shared risk between government and its…