Archive for the ‘Media Center’ Category

POLICY DISCUSSION: Governor Christie’s $34.4 Billion Budget Plan

Policy experts Gordon MacInnes of NJ Policy Perspective and Jerry Cantrell of the Common Sense Institute of NJ take a look at Governor Christie’s $34.4 billion budget plan, and the impact it could have education and taxes. PART 1 PART 2
April 15th, 2014 | Fiscal Reform, In The News, Policy | Read More

Fmr U.S. Rep Richard Zimmer Joins Board of CSI-NJ

The Common Sense Institute of New Jersey announced on August 9, 2013 that Dick Zimmer has been elected to its board. Hon. Zimmer represented New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he was chosen by his colleagues to serve on the powerful Ways and Means...
August 9th, 2013 | Featured, Media Center, Press Releases | Read More

Victor M. Richel Joins Board of CSI-NJ

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...
April 23rd, 2013 | Featured, Media Center, Press Releases | Read More

Christie Admin Insiders Present Economic Outlook

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...
February 5th, 2013 | Featured, Media Center, Press Releases | Read More

Common Sense Institute of New Jersey Elects Three Members to its Board

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...
January 13th, 2013 | Media Center, Press Releases | Read More

CSI-NJ President Debates the 2013 Budget

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...
February 29th, 2012 | In The News, Media Center | Read More

Bringing Blended Learning to New Jersey

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...
February 14th, 2012 | In The News, Media Center | Read More