Click to access report The Garden State Initiative today released “The Stark Gap Between Public and Private Employee Benefits”, an analysis of the latest employee compensation data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics which illustrates some dramatic differences in compensation costs…

The second in a multi-part series focusing on the true size of New Jersey’s expansive government, how much is being spent in specific categories and, most importantly, identifying opportunities where it can be made more efficient. Click above to download…

YTD revenue (3%) is less than half Treasurer’s projection (7.5%) Without one-time amnesty program, growth would be 1.3% Soft income tax revenue consistent with independent out-migration data New Jersey, along with other high tax states, faces stark budgeting decisions aheadGarden…

The first in a multi-part series focusing on the true size of New Jersey’s expansive government, how much is being spent in specific categories and, most importantly, identifying opportunities where it can be made more efficient. Our first installment is…

YTD Revenue growth of 2.1% significantly below Treasurer’s annual growth plan of 7.5% Business Tax jump increases revenue, hurts long-term competitivenessNew Jersey’s state tax revenues for December were released this week and show overall lagging of the plan significantly.“While the Governor is offering…

Click above to view the report Even if New Jersey dramatically cuts the corporate income tax, it would still have to slice the sales tax to compete effectively with lower-tax states. While New Jersey looks at increasing taxes, its competitor…

Connecticut provides a cautionary tale for the next governor of New Jersey, according to a report from the newly launched Garden State Initiative. With its “severe pension underfunding, a high tax burden and politically powerful government unions,” New Jersey is…