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January 2009
Citizen Groups Continue Calls for Transparency
Although the November election results mean taxpayers in some states will see an altered political landscape, the growing interest in government spending ... (read more)
Although the November election results mean taxpayers in some states will see an altered political landscape, the growing interest in government spending ... (read more)
Cut Spending, End Income Tax in Connecticut: Study
Eliminating Connecticut’s individual income tax would boost long-term economic growth while reducing the economic burden of the state’s debt, ... (read more)
Eliminating Connecticut’s individual income tax would boost long-term economic growth while reducing the economic burden of the state’s debt, ... (read more)
Federal Deficit Could Top $1 Trillion
Since the end of May 2008 the federal government has added $1.2 trillion to its public debt to buy up, bail out, or take over major banks, the world’s ... (read more)
Since the end of May 2008 the federal government has added $1.2 trillion to its public debt to buy up, bail out, or take over major banks, the world’s ... (read more)
Feds Won’t Say Where $2 Trillion Is Going
Federal officials have declined to say where $2 trillion of emergency loans are going or what collateral is being used to secure the loans. Bloomberg News, ... (read more)
Federal officials have declined to say where $2 trillion of emergency loans are going or what collateral is being used to secure the loans. Bloomberg News, ... (read more)
Film Companies Enjoy Huge State Tax Incentives
The film and television production business is booming in many areas of the country as some 40 states offer the industry tax incentives on everything from ... (read more)
The film and television production business is booming in many areas of the country as some 40 states offer the industry tax incentives on everything from ... (read more)
Florida Taps Overseas Firm to Expand Key Highway
Florida transportation officials have selected a Spanish construction conglomerate to design, build, and operate the expansion of an interstate highway ... (read more)
Florida transportation officials have selected a Spanish construction conglomerate to design, build, and operate the expansion of an interstate highway ... (read more)
Government’s Drunk on Taxing Spirits
When taxes throughout the production, distribution, and sales process are totaled, the tax burden on distilled spirits is among the highest imposed on any ... (read more)
When taxes throughout the production, distribution, and sales process are totaled, the tax burden on distilled spirits is among the highest imposed on any ... (read more)
Hawaii Drops Universal Children’s Health Care Plan
An economic downturn and ensuing budget cuts have forced Hawaii to abandon the nation’s first universal health care program for children, Keiki Care, ... (read more)
An economic downturn and ensuing budget cuts have forced Hawaii to abandon the nation’s first universal health care program for children, Keiki Care, ... (read more)
January 2009 Budget & Tax News: Federal Deficit Could Top $1 Trillion (PDF)
The January 2009 issue of Budget & Tax News leads with (bad) news about the federal deficit and (largely good) news about state and local ballot measures ... (read more)
The January 2009 issue of Budget & Tax News leads with (bad) news about the federal deficit and (largely good) news about state and local ballot measures ... (read more)
Judge’s Decision in California Prisons Case Could Increase State’s Budget Woes
California’s budget woes may soon get worse because of a federal judge’s ruling in a lawsuit regarding the state’s prisons. The decision ... (read more)
California’s budget woes may soon get worse because of a federal judge’s ruling in a lawsuit regarding the state’s prisons. The decision ... (read more)
Land-Use Laws Bode Continuing Mortgage Crisis
Among the many theories about what caused the housing crisis, the standard line is that more-liberal credit increased demand, which increased prices. Some ... (read more)
Among the many theories about what caused the housing crisis, the standard line is that more-liberal credit increased demand, which increased prices. Some ... (read more)
Libraries Pose Systemic Financial Risk?
The American Library Association has joined the swelling list of institutions lining up for federal financial crisis handouts. On October 29 ALA called ... (read more)
The American Library Association has joined the swelling list of institutions lining up for federal financial crisis handouts. On October 29 ALA called ... (read more)
New Indianapolis Stadium May Already Need Bailout
Taxpayers in Indiana may already be on the hook for a financial bailout of Lucas Oil Stadium, the new home of the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football ... (read more)
Taxpayers in Indiana may already be on the hook for a financial bailout of Lucas Oil Stadium, the new home of the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football ... (read more)
No Great Depression II Likely, Profs Say
The U.S. economy faces many dangers and uncertainties, but a return to conditions resembling those of the Great Depression of the 1930s does not appear ... (read more)
The U.S. economy faces many dangers and uncertainties, but a return to conditions resembling those of the Great Depression of the 1930s does not appear ... (read more)
Private Options for Mortgage Recovery Offered
In an effort to relieve taxpayers of the enormous financial obligations the recent Wall Street bailout involves, economists and other analysts are offering ... (read more)
In an effort to relieve taxpayers of the enormous financial obligations the recent Wall Street bailout involves, economists and other analysts are offering ... (read more)
School Choice Is Saving Money in North Carolina
School choice is cutting costs for taxpayers in North Carolina, according to a top state official, as parents of more than 169,000 students send their children ... (read more)
School choice is cutting costs for taxpayers in North Carolina, according to a top state official, as parents of more than 169,000 students send their children ... (read more)
Special Interests Push for Sports Stadium Subsidies
With Washington state facing a projected $3.2 billion budget deficit—the difference between growing revenues and even-faster spending growth—one ... (read more)
With Washington state facing a projected $3.2 billion budget deficit—the difference between growing revenues and even-faster spending growth—one ... (read more)
Unions Press for ‘Card Check’ Voting
In the face of steadily declining union membership, labor union bosses have made the euphemistically dubbed Employee Free Choice Act—also known as ... (read more)
In the face of steadily declining union membership, labor union bosses have made the euphemistically dubbed Employee Free Choice Act—also known as ... (read more)
Voters Hold Line on Fiscal Ballot Issues
“Change” was an oft-heard mantra in the 2008 election campaign season, but according to a post-election analysis of more than 100 state and ... (read more)
“Change” was an oft-heard mantra in the 2008 election campaign season, but according to a post-election analysis of more than 100 state and ... (read more)
Wealthy States Get in Line for Federal Handouts
California, New York, and other wealthy states are facing large budget deficits, and lawmakers and governors are proposing fixes ranging from higher taxes ... (read more)
California, New York, and other wealthy states are facing large budget deficits, and lawmakers and governors are proposing fixes ranging from higher taxes ... (read more)