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…

Analysis highlights policy solutions to keep New Jersey Retirees close to their families As many New Jersey families gather around the Thanksgiving table this week, some grandparents will be travelling from their retirement in other states to see their families.…

Report Examines Disparities in State Transportation Policy & Emerging Challenges Click here to read the report In a new research report, The Road to Equitable Transportation Policy in New Jersey: An Assessment of Cost Burdens, Gaps in Mobility and Recommendations…

Report Examines Failure Over the Last Decade to Address State’s Fiscal Crisis and Offers Policy Recommendations to Reverse Decline In a new research report, Toward a Fiscally Sustainable New Jersey: Analysis & Recommendations, the Garden State Initiative examines the lack…