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Garden State Initiative presents The GSI Briefing
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Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea of the Garden State Initiative.
In this series, GSI traveled to the State House in Trenton for one-on-one interviews with legislators, business leaders, and members of the press to discuss Governor Murphy’s latest budget proposal and GSI’s recent report, New Jersey’s Fiscal Cliff Explained.
In this episode, Regina Egea speaks with NJ Assembly Minority Leader John DiMaio regarding Governor Murphy’s most recent state budget proposal. DiMaio notes that the proposed $54 billion budget should be revised to better serve the needs and interests of the people of New Jersey, specifically criticizing that the budget won’t address property taxes.
DiMaio proposes solutions including revisiting tax brackets and cutting unnecessary spending, and highlights that the state should not increase spending, but look for fiscal efficiencies. With state revenue trending down and spending going up, DiMaio suggests cutting the $1.5 billion increase that was added in the final days of the last budget process.
Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea of the Garden State Initiative.
In this series, GSI traveled to the State House in Trenton for one-on-one interviews with legislators, business leaders, and members of the press to discuss Governor Murphy’s latest budget proposal and GSI’s recent report, New Jersey’s Fiscal Cliff Explained.
In this episode, Regina is joined by Eileen Kean, the State Director for the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB), which is the largest small business association in New Jersey, with over 150,000 members.
Kean highlighted Governor Murphy’s budget proposal – specifically tax increases that would significantly impact small businesses and consumers throughout the state.
She raised concerns about the current direction of the state’s energy policy and noted the lack of collaboration between NJ state leadership and the business community – as she expressed NFIB’s hopes for increased dedication to the needs of small businesses.
Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea of the Garden State Initiative.
In this series, GSI traveled to the State House in Trenton for one-on-one interviews with legislators, business leaders, and members of the press to discuss Governor Murphy’s latest budget proposal and GSI’s recent report, New Jersey’s Fiscal Cliff Explained.
In this episode, Regina is joined by NJ Senator Doug Steinhardt for a discussion about New Jersey’s significant budget challenges including both high taxes and spending. The conversation highlighted the problem with “budget gimmicks” that fail to address the real problem of spending exceeding revenue.
Steinhardt also raises alarms on school funding, NJ’s outmigration, rising cost of living, and some challenges with the Highlands Act facing residents- and especially farmers- in Hunterdon County.
Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast
On May 1, 2024, Garden State Initiative’s Annual Policy Forum at the Hyatt Regency New Brunswick featured a Strategic Leaders Panel: How Open are Open Records? Transparency in Government.
The conversation, moderated by Garden State Initiative President Audrey Lane, featured panelists including:
• Ed Forbes – Senior director for opinion and engagement for the USA TODAY Network’s Atlantic Group
• Bethlehem Mayor Paul Muir – President of the New Jersey Conference of Mayors and Chair of the Intra Municipal Affairs Committee of the Legislative Committee of the League of Municipalities
• Dr. Benjamin Dworkin – founding Director of the Rowan Institute for Public Policy and Citizenship (RIPPAC) at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ
GSI’s annual bipartisan event goes beyond politics, convening experts with diverse viewpoints who are leading the conversation on the critical issues facing New Jersey.
Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea of the Garden State Initiative.
In this series, GSI traveled to the State House in Trenton for one-on-one interviews with legislators, business leaders, and members of the press to discuss Governor Murphy’s latest budget proposal and GSI’s recent report, New Jersey’s Fiscal Cliff Explained.
Our guest on this episode of GSI’s new Budget Series was Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger who serves District 13 representing Monmouth County. Assemblyman Scharfenberger serves on the Budget, Higher Education, Environment, Natural Resources & Solid Waste, and the Regulated Professions Committees.
Assemblyman Scharfenberger weighs in on the budget process and the specific challenges faced this year as the legislators work against the reality of declining revenue. Scharfenberger talks about the stressors on residents and businesses including the budget shortfall at New Jersey Transit and cost and reliability concerns raised by the New Jersey Energy Master Plan.
Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea of the Garden State Initiative.
In this series, GSI traveled to the State House in Trenton for one-on-one interviews with legislators, business leaders, and members of the press to discuss Governor Murphy’s latest budget proposal and GSI’s recent report, New Jersey’s Fiscal Cliff Explained.
In this episode, Regina is joined by NJ Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis for a discussion including budget expectations and New Jersey’s need to control spending rather than raising taxes. Matsikoudis advocated for attracting more businesses to the state by lowering tax rates.
Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea of the Garden State Initiative.
In this series, GSI traveled to the State House in Trenton for one-on-one interviews with legislators, business leaders, and members of the press to discuss Governor Murphy’s latest budget proposal and GSI’s recent report, New Jersey’s Fiscal Cliff Explained.
In this episode, Dr. Ben Dworkin, Director of Rowan University’s Institute for Public Policy & Citizenship, joins Regina Egea for a conversation about New Jersey’s budget and long-term economic policies. The discussion delves into the challenges of aligning spending with revenue including potential tax increases and revenue options for the state, and highlights the intricate negotiation process involving key leaders.
Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea, President of the Garden State Initiative.
In this series, GSI traveled to the State House in Trenton for one-on-one interviews with legislators, business leaders, and members of the press to discuss Governor Murphy’s latest budget proposal and GSI’s recent report, New Jersey’s Fiscal Cliff Explained.
Our guest on this episode of GSI’s new Budget Series is Deputy Minority Leader Assemblyman Antwan McClellan, who serves District 1 which includes Cape May, Cumberland and Atlantic Counties.
Assemblyman McClellan shared his thoughts on the proposed New Jersey budget, overspending in Trenton, and the recently released New Jersey Disparity Study.
McClellan also responds to the proposed Corporate Business Tax, which is intended to fund NJTRANSIT, through the lens of his constituents who live in South Jersey – an area that has limited accessibility to NJT services.
Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea, President of the Garden State Initiative.
In this series, GSI traveled to the State House in Trenton for one-on-one interviews with legislators, business leaders, and members of the press to discuss Governor Murphy’s latest budget proposal and GSI’s recent report, New Jersey’s Fiscal Cliff Explained.
In this episode of GSI’s new Budget Series, Regina speaks with Christina Renna, President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey. Christina shares her concerns about the proposed New Jersey budget, unchecked spending at the state level, and the unfairness in funding NJTRANSIT through a new Corporate Business Tax.
Renna points to the lack of NJTRANSIT coverage in the southern part of the state and notes the frustration of businesses in the lower half of the state who would be subsidizing a transportation system that their employees cannot use. The interview notes opportunities for economic growth and development in Southern New Jersey and Renna’s hope as the budget is negotiated in Trenton.
Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea, President of the Garden State Initiative.
As part of a special series, GSI traveled to the NJ State House in Trenton for one-on-one interviews with legislators, business leaders, and members of the press to discuss Governor Murphy’s latest budget proposal and GSI’s recent report, New Jersey’s Fiscal Cliff Explained.
In this episode, Regina is joined by Senate Minority Leader Anthony Bucco and Senate Republican Budget Leader Declan O’Scanlan who voice concerns about Governor Murphy’s budget plan and New Jersey’s structural deficit. The senators share their insight on increased state spending, and their frustration with the lack of consideration for budget solutions proposed by their caucus.
Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea, President of the Garden State Initiative.
In this series, GSI traveled to the NJ State House in Trenton for one-on-one interviews with legislators, business leaders, and members of the press to discuss Governor Murphy’s latest budget proposal and GSI’s recent report, New Jersey’s Fiscal Cliff Explained.
Our guest on this episode of GSI’s new Budget Series is New Jersey Chamber of Commerce’s president and CEO Tom Bracken, who expressed his concerns with the Governor’s budget plan, and shared his vision for New Jersey’s business community, the backbone of the state’s economy.
Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea, President of the Garden State Initiative.
In this series, GSI travelled to the State House in Trenton for one-on-one interviews with legislators, business leaders, and members of the press to discuss Governor Murphy’s latest budget proposal and GSI’s recent report, New Jersey’s Fiscal Cliff Explained.
Our guest on this episode of GSI’s new Budget Series was Chris Emigholz, Chief Government Affairs Officer for New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA), who shared his concerns with the Governor’s budget plan, and how revisions to this plan could help get New Jersey back on track.
Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea, President of the Garden State Initiative.
In this series, GSI travelled to the State House in Trenton for one-on-one interviews with legislators, business leaders, and members of the press to discuss Governor Murphy’s latest budget proposal and GSI’s recent report, New Jersey’s Fiscal Cliff Explained.
Our first guest on GSI’s new Budget Series was Senator Michael Testa who articulated his priorities for South New Jersey and the rest of the state.
In 2019, Senator Testa was elected to the New Jersey State Senate to represent the First Legislative District. Currently, he serves on the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, Senate Judiciary Committee, Joint Committee on the Public Schools, and is the co-chair of the New Jersey Legislative Manufacturing Caucus.
Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea, President of the Garden State Initiative.
In this episode, Thad D. Calabrese Ph. D. breaks down his report issued by GSI titled: The Fiscal Cliff, Explained. Thad details in plain English how New Jersey’s declining revenue will mean much higher taxes starting in 2025 for both residents and businesses. Other important trends such as our slower than average population growth and spending well above inflation rates are the key subjects Thad takes on and ultimately offers policy recommendations to lead the state back to economic solvency.
Professor Calabrese is a Professor of Public and Nonprofit Financial Management at the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New York University where he currently serves as the head of the school’s finance specialization.
He served as the Chair for the Association for Budgeting and Financial Management and as a member of the Governmental Accounting Standards Advisory Council and currently serves as the Treasurer for the Association for Research on Nonprofit and Voluntary Action.
Professor Calabrese is a co-author of the GSI report Toward a Fiscally Sustainable New Jersey: Analysis & Recommendations which was issued in September 2021.
Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea, President of the Garden State Initiative.
In this episode, Regina is joined by New Jersey Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tom Bracken to discuss New Jersey’s business outlook for 2024.
This February will mark thirteen years since Tom took the reins at the NJ Chamber and since that time, he has been a clear and consistent voice in support of the Garden State’s biggest employers. Tom also currently serves on the United States Chamber of Commerce Economic Task Force and the US Chamber’s Committee of 100.
Prior to leading the Chamber, Tom came from the banking and financial services industry, serving stints as president of both TriState Capital Bank and Sun Bancorp, Inc. He is the former Chairman of the Economic Development Corporation of Trenton and the New Jersey Bankers Association.
Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – featuring guest host Audrey Lane, Policy Director of the Garden State Initiative.
In this episode, Audrey is joined by Republican State Senator Vince Polistina from the 2nd Legislative District, which encompasses nearly all of Atlantic County, including Atlantic City.
Prior to his election to the New Jersey State Senate in 2021, Senator Polistina served in the State Assembly during the Christie Administration.
An engineer by trade, Senator Polistina resides in Egg Harbor Township and serves on the Senate Higher Education Committee and the State Government Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
In Trenton, Senator Polistina has been a pragmatist, willing to work with people in both parties, while always putting the interests of his South Jersey district first.
Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea, President of the Garden State Initiative.
In this episode, Regina is joined by New Jersey State Assemblyman Brian Bergen, who has served in the legislature since January 2020 and where he is a member of the powerful Appropriations Committee.
Notably, Assemblyman Bergen is also a combat veteran, having served with distinction for eight years in the U.S. Army. During his military service, he was an Officer, Company Commander and Apache helicopter pilot – assignments that earned him a Bronze Star and the Combat Action Badge for his actions in Iraq.
In addition to his bachelor’s degree from West Point, the Assemblyman earned an MBA from Rutgers Business School, and a master’s degree in administration of justice and security from the University of Phoenix.
In business, Assemblyman Bergen has worked in multiple industries, including finance, operations management, process improvement, general management, and executive management at the vice president level. He is the owner of Bergen Botanicals, an interior landscape company, and a true entrepreneur.
Brian, along with his wife Kristin and their two children, currently resides in Denville where he served as a township councilman from 2017 to 2019.
Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea, President of the Garden State Initiative. In this special episode of our podcast we take you to GSI’s annual William E. Simon Economic Policy Forum and a topic that is dominating the news these days: Energy. Particularly, the implementation of New Jersey’s Energy Master… Read More »New Jersey’s Energy Options
Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea, President of the Garden State Initiative. In this episode, Regina is joined by by Dr. Arthur Laffer for a discussion of the various economic policy issues impacting life in New Jersey. Dr. Laffer was the keynote speaker at GSI’s annual Economic Policy Forum in… Read More »Taxes Have Consequences – New Jersey in Focus
Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea, President of the Garden State Initiative. In this special episode of our podcast we take you to GSI’s annual William E. Simon Economic Policy Forum and a panel discussion I moderated entitled New Jersey’s Business Climate, Opportunities and Challenges. Joining the discussion were: In… Read More »New Jersey’s Business Climate: Opportunities & Challenges
Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea, President of the Garden State Initiative.
Regina is joined by Pat Delle Cava, Business Manager for Local 102 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, for a wide-ranging discussion of New Jersey’s business climate, how that impacts organized labor and what NJ can do better to produce more skilled members of the trades.
Founded in 1900, the Parsippany-based Local 102 trains and represents over 3,000 qualified electricians in New Jersey and northwest Pennsylvania.
About Our Guest:
Pat Delle Cava has been with IBEW Local 102 for over two decades and comes from a family steeped in organized labor leadership. His grandfather Pasquale ran the Laborers Union back in 1932 out of Paterson, his uncle Tom led the Plumbers Steamfitters union and his dad, another Pasquale, ran IBEW Local 102!
Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea, President of the Garden State Initiative.
On February 28th, 2023, Governor Phil Murphy presented his Fiscal Year 2024 budget to the state legislature. The $53.1 billion budget represents a 50% increase since he took office.
About Our Guest:
Joining Regina to discuss the Governor’s presentation, and offering an alternate perspective on what should be New Jersey’s budget priorities is Sen. Declan O’Scanlon, the Republican Budget Officer.
Senator O’Scanlon has represented Monmouth County’s 13th district in the Senate since 2018. He previously served five terms in the Assembly.
A native of Marlboro, he currently resides in Little Silver, where he served on the town council. He graduated with dual bachelor’s degrees from Monmouth University and is the chief executive officer of FSD Enterprises of Red Bank. The company is a wireless telecommunications consulting and public relations firm he founded in 1995.
Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea, President of the Garden State Initiative.
As we begin 2023, 38 states across the country, Red and Blue alike, have enacted significant changes to their tax codes. An analysis by the non-partisan Tax Foundation found most of these changes resulted in meaningful tax cuts. Unfortunately for New Jersey taxpayers, we were not one those 38 states. Just one example, consumers of recreational marijuana in 2023 are paying an excise tax almost 40% higher than last year.
About Our Guest:
Joining Regina on this episode is Katherine Loughead, Senior Policy Analyst for State Tax Policy at the Tax Foundation. She is also a co-author of their recent report State Tax Changes Taking Effect January 1, 2023.
She serves as a resource to policymakers in their efforts to modernize and improve the structure of their state tax codes.
Ms. Loughead was one of the lead authors of reform recommendations for Wisconsin and Kansas.
Prior to joining the Tax Foundation, Katherine worked for a U.S. senator and a member of the House of Representatives, where she advised on tax policy during the enactment of the historic Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. A native of Illinois, she is a graduate of the John Wesley Honors College at Indiana Wesleyan University, holding a degree in English and Business Administration. She also has earned a paralegal certificate from Georgetown University.
Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea, President of the Garden State Initiative.
In this episode, we’ll be taking a look at New Jersey’s business climate and outlook for 2023 with Chris Emigholz, Chief Government Affairs Officer for the New Jersey Business and Industry Association.
NJBIA, as it is known, was founded in 1910 and serves as the voice for thousands of New Jersey businesses. They focus on the advancement of the competitive excellence, and financial success of its’ members.
About Our Guest:
Chris Emigholz previously led NJBIA’s Education & Workforce Development Policy team from 2005-2010 until he left NJBIA to serve as the Budget Director for the NJ Senate Republican Office. He rejoined NJBIA in 2019 as vice president of Government Affairs and was promoted to his current position just this last September.
Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea, President of the Garden State Initiative.
In this episode, we bring you a discussion with NJ State Senator Mike Testa and Mr. Jason Rosenberg who is a CPA here in our state.
Senator Testa represents the 1st legislative district, which includes Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties in South Jersey. Jason Rosenberg is a senior manager in the state and local tax practice at Withum, and a leader of the NJ CPA State Taxation Interest Group.
The discussion was part of GSI’s recent policy forum on Pennsylvania’s business tax cuts and what that means for New Jersey. Mike and Jason’s remarks outline the competitive disadvantage that businesses in our state face due to high taxes, and an oppressive regulatory climate. We also discuss opportunities to keep businesses in our state and ways to lure new investment. It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss.
About Our Guests:
Senator Michael L. Testa, Jr. (R-Vineland) has represented New Jersey’s 1st legislative district which includes Atlantic, Cape May, & Cumberland Counties since 2019. He serves on the Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee.
Jason Rosenberg, CPA of is a Principal and Leader of Withum’s SALT Income and Franchise Tax Service Line
Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea, President of the Garden State Initiative. In previous episodes we’ve looked at the broad implications of the state’s Energy Master Plan which outlines our state’s goals and direction to reduce carbon emissions. This plan, like many other states, is causing consternation about the pace… Read More »Offshore Wind and Long Beach Island: What You Need To Know
Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea, President of the Garden State Initiative. In this episode of the GSI Briefing, we are taking a look across the Delaware River to Pennsylvania who recently enacted a plan to dramatically cut its business taxes. Pennsylvania currently levies the 2nd highest corporate tax rate… Read More »Pennsylvania’s Plans to Grow Prosperity are a Lesson for New Jersey
Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea, President of the Garden State Initiative. In this episode of the GSI Briefing, we’re presenting a panel discussion from GSI’s recent Economic Policy Forum that asked several policy experts to wonder aloud about what they see in New Jersey’s future for our economy and… Read More »New Jersey’s Crystal Ball: Where our State is Headed
Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea, President of the Garden State Initiative. In this special edition of the GSI Briefing, we’re presenting a panel discussion on New Jersey’s best opportunities to grow jobs. It was part of GSI’s recent Economic Policy Forum. The discussion was moderated by Dipal Patel, the… Read More »Where the Jobs Are: NJ’s Employment Outlook
Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea, President of the Garden State Initiative. This episode features Dan Clifton’s presentation from GSI’s 2022 Economic Policy Forum, which was held on June 8th, 2022. Mr. Clifton spoke on how the impact of domestic policy decisions and consequences of geopolitical events have combined to create a… Read More »Economic Volatility is Creating Political Volatility – The 2022 Outlook
Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea, President of the Garden State Initiative. This episode features Regina’s conversation with Col. Jeff Contor (Ret.) Col. Jeff Cantor is the founder and CEO of the New Jersey State Veterans Chamber of Commerce which launched in November 2018. He is a co-author of a… Read More »Veterans Are Being Left Out in New Jersey
Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea, President of the Garden State Initiative. This episode features two leading voices on the subject of New Jersey’s Inheritance Tax. First up, is Seton Hall Professor Dr. Danielle Zanzalari followed by Sharif Muhammad, the founder and CEO of Unlimited Financial Group. Dr. Zanzalari has… Read More »You Can’t Escape Death and New Jersey’s Taxes
The Garden State Initiative presents The GSI Briefing Podcast, hosted by Regina Egea. Episode #9: This month, Regina is joined by former State Senator Diane Allen & former Assemblyman and Deputy Speaker John Burzichelli to discuss Governor Murphy’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget proposal which was introduced earlier this month. This record-high $49 billion budget is… Read More »NJ’s Budget – The Inside Story You Need to Know
The Garden State Initiative presents The GSI Briefing Podcast, hosted by Regina Egea. In this episode, Regina Egea speaks with Paterson New Jersey Mayor André Sayegh about his efforts to reduce gun violence in his city. Following their conversation, this episode features highlights of Mayor Sayegh’s dialogue with former Los Angeles and New York Police… Read More »Keeping New Jersey Safe: Combating Illegal Gun Violence
The Garden State Initiative presents The GSI Briefing Podcast, hosted by Regina Egea. The Garden State Initiative has issued a new report based on recently released data on our New Jersey’s unique and troubled pension system. The report showcases how the aging demographics in our state’s Public Pension system, retirees versus payroll workers, is negatively… Read More »NJ Pension Fund Crossing the Tipping Point: Looming Impact of More Retirees than Employees
The Garden State Initiative presents The GSI Briefing Podcast, hosted by Regina Egea. Episode #6: Regina is joined by Dan Geltrude to discuss several important financial topics outlined in the GSI report entitled: Retirees and New Jersey: How We Can Be Perfect Together. The report highlights factors and policy recommendations including healthcare, income taxes, property… Read More »How New Jersey Can Stop the Exodus of Retirees from Our State?
The Garden State Initiative presents The GSI Briefing Podcast, hosted by Regina Egea. Episode #5: Regina is joined by Dr. Jonathan Peters, who along with his colleagues, Drs. Cameron Gordon and Rich Flanagan, take an extraordinary look at transportation issues throughout New Jersey in GSI’s new report: “The Road to Equitable Transportation Policy in New… Read More »The Road to Equitable Transportation Policy in New Jersey
The Garden State Initiative presents The GSI Briefing Podcast, hosted by Regina Egea, Episode #4: The Garden State Initiative is releasing a new report, “Toward a Fiscally Sustainable New Jersey: Analysis and Recommendations,” authored by today’s guests, Tom Healey and Thad Calabrese . Some of us recall there was a report issued by a 2012… Read More »Toward a Fiscally Responsible New Jersey
The Garden State Initiative presents The GSI Briefing Podcast, hosted by Regina Egea, In episode #3 of The GSI Briefing, Regina speaks with guests Richard Mroz and Anthony Russo about NJ’s Energy Master Plan and how energy costs and technologies affect the residents and businesses of New Jersey. For more information about NJ’s Energy Master… Read More »NJ’s Energy Master Plan: What It Will Cost You
The Garden State Initiative presents The GSI Briefing Podcast, hosted by Regina Egea, In episode #2, Regina Egea speaks with NJ Senator Michael Testa about Making South Jersey a Millennial Magnet. Senator Michael Testa who was elected in 2019 to the New Jersey State Senate to represent the First Legislative District. Senator Testa serves on the… Read More »Making South Jersey a Millennial Magnet
Regina Egea, host of The GSI Briefing and president of The Garden State Initiative, speaks with Jeff Nash and Steve Malanga about the future of NJ cities.
Jeff Nash, an attorney by trade, has an established history of service to Camden County and South Jersey. He was first elected to public office as a member of the Cherry Hill NJ town council, and since 1992 he has served on the seven-member Camden County Board of Commissioners. Jeff has followed his passion to improve the quality of life for the residents of Camden City, working to revitalize and bring jobs to the area. Most notably, Jeff worked with community groups to close and demolish the Riverfront State Prison, which has opened up development and recreational opportunities on very valuable waterfront property. Since 2002, Jeff has served as vice-chairman of the Delaware River Port Authority of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, working to meet the transportation needs of region.
Steve Malanga is the current George Yeager Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and City Journal’s Senior Editor. He writes about the intersection of urban economies, business communities and public policy. Steve was previously the Executive Editor of Crain’s New York Business, where he received several awards while serving on the publication’s editorial board and writing a weekly column. Steve has also written for the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, New York Daily News and the NY Post. His thoughts and expertise on fiscal reform are well known nationally. Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush called Malanga “the best thinker on state and local fiscal matters,” and credited him for influencing fiscal reforms undertaken in Florida.
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This is Regina Egea, president of the Garden State Initiative – and we’re very excited to announce our brand-new podcast, The GSI Briefing. Each episode of the GSI Briefing will feature important conversations with leaders and experts from across New Jersey, highlighting the challenges and solutions to job growth, economic opportunity, and innovation here in the Garden State.
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