The Common Sense Institute of New Jersey announced today that Victor M. Richel has been elected to its board. Mr. Richel is the Chairman, President, and CEO of the Richel Family Foundation. Additionally, he is Chairman, President & CEO of Dominion Partners, a financial investment, real estate...

On February 5, 2013, CSINJ held a Breakfast Briefing on New Jersey’s economic picture with Richard Bagger, Governor Chris Christie’s former chief of staff (2010-2012) and current Executive Vice President of Celgene Corporation. Approximately 50 business, policy and community leaders gathered at the...

Randolph, N.J. – January 30, 2013 – The Common Sense Institute has added three members to its Board effective January 28, 2013 by a unanimous vote of its existing members. “We are delighted such a prestigious group of New Jersey leaders have joined our ranks. Each recruit brings unique experience...

Anne Kneuer joined the Common Sense Institute of New Jersey (CSI-NJ) as Director of Development on July 2, 2012. She will be responsible for working with CSI-NJ president, Jerry Cantrell, and board members, the State Policy Network, chapter colleagues and advisors on developing and implementing best...

On February 21, Governor Christie introduced his $32 billion budget. The spending package includes several significant policy changes geared toward making government more efficient and taxpayer-friendly. Among the changes are a 10% income tax cut for all taxpayers, the expanded use of drug courts for...

School districts across New Jersey are looking to blended learning as a means of expanding the courses offered to students and engaging them in 21st Century learning systems, while holding down costs. In December, Anthony Kim of Education Elements addressed an education forum co-hosted by the Monmouth...

Governor Christie proposed a 10% income tax cut for all New Jersey income tax payers, and a restoration of the Earned Income Tax Credit, as part of the governor’s State of the State address. The tax cut, which would be phased in over a three-year period, would return nearly $1 billion in income...