Tax Day Approaches

Yuri’s Night — Tuesday marked the 50th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s historic space flight in which he became the first person to orbit the Earth. In an article about Gagarin, William J. Richards explains the historic and social significance of the flight. Read

Worth Saving? — Disability Policy Specialist Salvatore Pizzuro argues against plans to close the Vineland Developmental Center, which not only provides cost-effective service to help patients develop independent skills that make them less dependent on the state and society, but also has historic significance for New Jersey. Read

A Thunderous Road — The Hall Institute's Richard Lee, a former rock music critic, reflects upon Bruce Springsteen's recent letter to the Asbury Park Press and concludes that the commotion that followed Springsteen's correspondence was a bit too much, even for a letter penned by a rock'n'roll superstar. Read

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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.