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February 2007
Congress Being Pushed to Index Capital Gains Taxes for Inflation
Just weeks before the Congressional recess, momentum was building in Congress to change the method for calculating capital gains taxes, by adjusting investors' ... (read more)
Just weeks before the Congressional recess, momentum was building in Congress to change the method for calculating capital gains taxes, by adjusting investors' ... (read more)
Deficits Projected, County Officials Worried
An independent feasibility study of a convention center project to be funded largely by taxpayers in Lancaster, Pennsylvania concluded the project "should ... (read more)
An independent feasibility study of a convention center project to be funded largely by taxpayers in Lancaster, Pennsylvania concluded the project "should ... (read more)
Delays, High Costs Hit Des Moines Project Governed by Labor Agreement
Despite a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) that supporters said would ensure on-time work and on-budget costs, significant construction delays and higher costs ... (read more)
Despite a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) that supporters said would ensure on-time work and on-budget costs, significant construction delays and higher costs ... (read more)
Double Taxation of Dividends Should End
There is no good reason for government to tax dividends twice, as it now does, and many reasons not to. Companies need capital to finance a business. ... (read more)
There is no good reason for government to tax dividends twice, as it now does, and many reasons not to. Companies need capital to finance a business. ... (read more)
Electricity Fee Mulled in No. Carolina
In North Carolina, the trend toward taxing "sinful behavior" is reaching new heights. The North Carolina Public Utilities Commission is considering charging ... (read more)
In North Carolina, the trend toward taxing "sinful behavior" is reaching new heights. The North Carolina Public Utilities Commission is considering charging ... (read more)
February 2007 Budget & Tax News (PDF)
The February 2007 issue of Budget & Tax News highlights state and federal-level debates over the minimum wage. Also on page 1: In their haste to view ... (read more)
The February 2007 issue of Budget & Tax News highlights state and federal-level debates over the minimum wage. Also on page 1: In their haste to view ... (read more)
Illinois Law Causes Beer Battle
Rigid state franchise laws may be to blame for Bell's Beer, a highly respected craft beer brewed in Kalamazoo, Michigan, disappearing from Illinois bar ... (read more)
Rigid state franchise laws may be to blame for Bell's Beer, a highly respected craft beer brewed in Kalamazoo, Michigan, disappearing from Illinois bar ... (read more)
Lancaster Convention Center Battle Shatters Amish Country Calm
The project started out modestly enough. In 1999, a $75 million convention center and hotel was conceived for downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania, a city ... (read more)
The project started out modestly enough. In 1999, a $75 million convention center and hotel was conceived for downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania, a city ... (read more)
Minnesota Budget Surplus Brings New Pressure for Property Tax Relief
If all politics is indeed local, there was no more political issue during the 2006 legislative campaign in Minnesota than property taxes. From gubernatorial ... (read more)
If all politics is indeed local, there was no more political issue during the 2006 legislative campaign in Minnesota than property taxes. From gubernatorial ... (read more)
New Jersey Lawmakers Aim to Cut Property Taxes
After three months of extensive and intensive study, the New Jersey Legislature has begun considering 98 policy initiatives aimed at reducing the state's ... (read more)
After three months of extensive and intensive study, the New Jersey Legislature has begun considering 98 policy initiatives aimed at reducing the state's ... (read more)
New York State Government Grows
Employment and wage trends in New York State since the beginning of this decade could be described as a tale of two sectors: public and private. According ... (read more)
Employment and wage trends in New York State since the beginning of this decade could be described as a tale of two sectors: public and private. According ... (read more)
Newest Sin Tax Targets: Soft Drinks, Vending Machines, Drive-Throughs
West Virginia lawmakers passed a series of bills during a special session in November 2006 that would raise the sales tax on soft drinks and vending machine ... (read more)
West Virginia lawmakers passed a series of bills during a special session in November 2006 that would raise the sales tax on soft drinks and vending machine ... (read more)
Number of Federal Subsidy Programs Soars
The federal government has added a net 271 new subsidy programs since 2000, the largest increase since the 1960s. There are 1,696 subsidy programs in ... (read more)
The federal government has added a net 271 new subsidy programs since 2000, the largest increase since the 1960s. There are 1,696 subsidy programs in ... (read more)
Pocketbook Issues Were Key to November 2006 Election
In politics, election results usually are known within a few hours after the polls close, but the real story often takes more time to emerge. So it has ... (read more)
In politics, election results usually are known within a few hours after the polls close, but the real story often takes more time to emerge. So it has ... (read more)
Pressure Grows to End Binding Arbitration with Government Unions
People from coast to coast apparently are coming to realize the harm to taxpayers that can be caused by allowing binding arbitration with government employee ... (read more)
People from coast to coast apparently are coming to realize the harm to taxpayers that can be caused by allowing binding arbitration with government employee ... (read more)
Public-Sector Unions Are a Major Obstacle to Fighting Waste, Abuse
Recent studies by Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) show public-sector unions are among the biggest obstacles to efforts aimed at addressing state ... (read more)
Recent studies by Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) show public-sector unions are among the biggest obstacles to efforts aimed at addressing state ... (read more)
San Diego Council Bans Retail Choice; Mayor Mulls Veto
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. may be banned from building Supercenter stores in San Diego, the result of a 5-3 vote of the city council on November 28 to prohibit ... (read more)
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. may be banned from building Supercenter stores in San Diego, the result of a 5-3 vote of the city council on November 28 to prohibit ... (read more)
States, Feds Look to Hike Minimum Wage
The stage is set for 2007 to be a hot year in the debate over raising the minimum wage. In November 2006, voters in six states approved initiatives to ... (read more)
The stage is set for 2007 to be a hot year in the debate over raising the minimum wage. In November 2006, voters in six states approved initiatives to ... (read more)
Supreme Court to Hear Washington Lawsuit Opposing Forced Union Dues
A group of teachers has successfully persuaded the U.S. Supreme Court to review a case in which Washington State's high court rejected a campaign finance ... (read more)
A group of teachers has successfully persuaded the U.S. Supreme Court to review a case in which Washington State's high court rejected a campaign finance ... (read more)
Unions Support Left-Wing Organizations, Politicans: Reports
A new report filed by the National Education Association (NEA) shows the organization's far-left tilt. The report shows the teachers' union gave $4.7 ... (read more)
A new report filed by the National Education Association (NEA) shows the organization's far-left tilt. The report shows the teachers' union gave $4.7 ... (read more)
Utah Lawmakers Consider Congestion Pricing Instead of Taxes for Roads
Despite recent sales tax hikes in Salt Lake and Utah Counties, some Utah state and local officials are talking about more tax increases for transportation. In ... (read more)
Despite recent sales tax hikes in Salt Lake and Utah Counties, some Utah state and local officials are talking about more tax increases for transportation. In ... (read more)