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Garden State Initiative

@gsi_newjersey

Led by @ReginaEgea, an independent, public policy research organization dedicated to making NJ a place where business & families once again thrive!

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Half the room notably quiet as the issue of affordable housing is mentioned. The proposed idea is to “ease outdated” zoning laws. Is he suggesting the state override local zoning laws?

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I look forward to hearing more details about economic development - and new jobs in every corner of the state. As NJ’s labor numbers have lagged behind the national average- such efforts are needed.

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Quick mention of clean energy- but no mention of when the updated New Energy Master Plan (which was due in 2024) will be released.

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Last week, two governor's gave their State of the State address. Comparing the two speaks to how policy decisions made in state government impact lives each day. Read about some of GSI's ideas for economic and fiscal reform in NJ here: gardenstateinitiative.org/app/uploads/20…

Last week, two governor's gave their State of the State address. Comparing the two speaks to how policy decisions made in state government impact lives each day.  Read about some of GSI's ideas for economic and fiscal reform in NJ here: 
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How is New Jersey funding StayNJ? As the state rolls out a combined application for ANCHOR and the StayNJ rebate, the big question remains: Where is the money coming from? northjersey.com/story/news/new…

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Back home after 24 hours in Washington DC with the NJ Chamber of Commerce Walk to Washington. It was a full day of networking and discussing challenges facing the business community and sharing policy ideas for a more prosperous and economically diverse Garden State.

Back home after 24 hours in Washington DC with the <a href="/NJChamberNews/">NJ Chamber of Commerce</a> Walk to Washington.  It was a full day of networking and discussing challenges facing the business community and sharing policy ideas for a more prosperous and economically diverse Garden State.
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Glad to be joined by Senator Doug Steinhardt today in Trenton to talk about affordable housing, NJ Transit woes, and the need for more budget transparency.

Glad to be joined by Senator Doug Steinhardt today in Trenton to talk about affordable housing, NJ Transit woes, and the need for more budget transparency.
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Happy to have Senator Anthony M. Bucco Senator Anthony M. Bucco - the Senate GOP Leader - join us today to talk about the fiscal cliff that New Jersey is currently facing and its impact on affordability, and what he expects to hear from the Governor's address today.

Happy to have <a href="/tonybucco/">Senator Anthony M. Bucco</a> Senator Anthony M. Bucco - the Senate GOP Leader - join us today to talk about the fiscal cliff that New Jersey is currently facing and its impact on affordability, and what he expects to hear from the Governor's address today.
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Governor Murphy is touting the growing film tax industry. I invite you to read the economic reality of film tax credits: gardenstateinitiative.org/research/is-ne…

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Gov. Murphy’s budget plan for the 2026 fiscal year that begins July 1 would spend $1.2 billion more in taxpayer funds than it is projected to take in. nj.com/politics/2025/…

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We are pleased to release, “The 2025 GSI Budget Briefing.” In this series, GSI traveled to the State House for interviews with legislators and business leaders to discuss Gov. Murphy’s final budget proposal. Our first guest is Republican Minority Leader Senator Anthony M. Bucco Anthony Bucco.

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Garden State Initiative President Audrey Lane speaks with New Jersey Assemblyman Mike Inganamort about a critical budget issue affecting towns across the state. youtu.be/2Zid9zJc5qQ

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🔔ICYMI As we approach the budget vote in Trenton, we’d like to highlight our “GSI Budget Briefing” video series. ⬇️State Sen Doug Steinhardt joins Audrey Lane to spotlight a key issue in New Jersey's budgeting process: the lack of long-term planning youtu.be/ewzycQfTVJI

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As New Jersey lawmakers finalize the state budget, we take a look back at GSI President Audrey Lane’s discussion with Chris Emigholz of NJBIA to unpack the real impact on the business community. youtu.be/PUf75AjF8qc?si…

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🚨For the second year in a row, It is looking like New Jersey will add another $1BILLION in taxes. $1Billion +$1Billion = unsustainable budgeting. njspotlightnews.org/2025/06/democr…

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Listening to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee testimony right now justifying more film tax credits. Unfortunately film tax credits are more glamour than substance. Read the real ROI in our report: gardenstateinitiative.org/app/uploads/20…

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Largest budget in New Jersey’s history just passed in the Senate Vote- along party lines. This budget has a $1.5 billion structural deficit. See GSI’s latest report warning of the repercussions of this trend & recommendations to improve: gardenstateinitiative.org/research/when-…

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Please read the most recent op-ed from GSI President Audrey Lane: "Currently, 44 states levy some kind of corporate income tax — with New Jersey’s top marginal rate of 11.5% being the nation’s highest.” dailyrecord.com/story/opinion/… NJBIA WalletHub Inc. Arthur Betz Laffer