Report from Atlantic City — In this week's Jersey Junction Podcast, the Hall Institute's Richard Lee and Michael Shapiro of The Alternative Press discuss what was on the minds of local officials who gathered in Atlantic City for the League of Municipalities conference. Listen

The Governor or the Boss? — On Tuesday, Bruce Springsteen released a box set chronicling the making of Darkness on the Edge of Town, but he may no longer have a monopoly on symbolizing his home state. Read

Woodrow Wilson — This year marks the centennial of the election of Woodrow Wilson to the governorship of New Jersey. Two years later, he would be chosen to be the president of the United States. Hall Institute Executive Director Michael P. Riccards, a presidential scholar, reflects on Wilson's place in history in The Making of A President - 1910.

Forum on Homelessness & Housing &mdash The twin issues of ending homelessness and creating affordable housing have never been timelier than at this time of economic downturn in our country. They will be the focus of a December 14 forum on Rutgers University’s Newark campus. Details

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The Hall Institute is a non-partisan, not-for-profit foundation established to explore social, economic, educational and cultural issues. Our goal is to foster constructive debate and discussion and build a stronger, better New Jersey.

Since our inception in 2005, the Hall Institute has been at the forefront of public policy in our state. We conduct research and present public forums on timely topical issues, such as public pensions, health care reform and higher education funding. The institute has had a strong presence in New Jersey's last three statewide elections by sponsoring online virtual debates that provide citizens with substantive information on where the candidates stand on the major issues confronting our state.

The Hall Institute website features more than 400 papers and provides a platform for individuals and organizations to express opinions and offer ideas and suggestions.

We also produce our own public affairs television program and use podcasts, blogs and social networking to share our work and seek feedback. In addition to our other activities, the institute has published two books -- The State of the Garden State and Reaction and Reform in New Jersey. Both are compilations of the major papers posted on our website. A third volume, Creating A Common Future: New Jersey and Public Policy, was published online.

Located in Trenton at 224 West State Street, the institute was established by George E. Hall, a successful business executive and a leading philanthropist who lives in Middletown, N.J.