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July 2007
$280 Billion a Year in Federal Waste, Abuse Is Identified
According to current budget proposals, Congress cannot find a single wasteful program or project it wants to cut. But in April, Citizens Against Government ... (read more)
According to current budget proposals, Congress cannot find a single wasteful program or project it wants to cut. But in April, Citizens Against Government ... (read more)
$8.6 Billion Tax Hike Plan Comes Under Fire in Illinois
By a 107-0 vote, Illinois state representatives sent a resounding message of disapproval to Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D), rejecting his plan to impose a tax ... (read more)
By a 107-0 vote, Illinois state representatives sent a resounding message of disapproval to Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D), rejecting his plan to impose a tax ... (read more)
'Native Hawaiian' Act a Pending Disaster, Experts Warn
Representatives of 10 state and national organizations that advocate for property rights and low and fair taxation are warning members of Congress and others ... (read more)
Representatives of 10 state and national organizations that advocate for property rights and low and fair taxation are warning members of Congress and others ... (read more)
Beyond Charity: Organization Mobilizes Churches for Employment Outreach
A pastor and a building contractor make for an unlikely partnership, but the Reverend Donald L. McCoy, pastor of the Pleasant Hill United Church of Christ, ... (read more)
A pastor and a building contractor make for an unlikely partnership, but the Reverend Donald L. McCoy, pastor of the Pleasant Hill United Church of Christ, ... (read more)
California Taxpayer Protection Pledge Signers
The following California policymakers signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge of Americans for Tax Reform. 15 Senators of 40 (38%) Sam Aanestad (S-4) Dick ... (read more)
The following California policymakers signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge of Americans for Tax Reform. 15 Senators of 40 (38%) Sam Aanestad (S-4) Dick ... (read more)
Experts Urge Rejection of Kennedy-Enzi Tobacco Bill
A group of free-market advocates and experts in tobacco and health issues has sent the following letter to Sens. Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA) and Michael B. ... (read more)
A group of free-market advocates and experts in tobacco and health issues has sent the following letter to Sens. Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA) and Michael B. ... (read more)
Gross Receipts Tax Slammed Before Illinois Lawmakers
On May 9 the Illinois House of Representatives convened a rare "Committee of the Whole" meeting to discuss a proposal by Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) to raise ... (read more)
On May 9 the Illinois House of Representatives convened a rare "Committee of the Whole" meeting to discuss a proposal by Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) to raise ... (read more)
July 2007 Budget & Tax News (PDF)
The July 2007 issue of Budget & Tax News profiles the civic commitment of Washington State philanthropist Michael Dunmire and North Carolina's Jobs for ... (read more)
The July 2007 issue of Budget & Tax News profiles the civic commitment of Washington State philanthropist Michael Dunmire and North Carolina's Jobs for ... (read more)
Kansas Hikes Spending, Cuts Business Taxes
Kansas legislators approved a 10 percent spending hike and targeted tax cuts as their legislative session ended May 2. This is the second year spending ... (read more)
Kansas legislators approved a 10 percent spending hike and targeted tax cuts as their legislative session ended May 2. This is the second year spending ... (read more)
Ky. Candidates Debate Ideas for More Gambling
Proposals to expand gambling at Kentucky's famous horse racing tracks became the talk of the just-completed gubernatorial primary. Five of the six Democratic ... (read more)
Proposals to expand gambling at Kentucky's famous horse racing tracks became the talk of the just-completed gubernatorial primary. Five of the six Democratic ... (read more)
Maine Government Pay Outstrips Private Sector
In Maine, government employees receive substantially more compensation than private-sector workers, according to a new study published by The Maine Heritage ... (read more)
In Maine, government employees receive substantially more compensation than private-sector workers, according to a new study published by The Maine Heritage ... (read more)
Many Americans Profit from Tax System: Study
Are Americans getting a good deal for their tax dollars? While many studies answer the question of who pays taxes in America--and how much they pay--the ... (read more)
Are Americans getting a good deal for their tax dollars? While many studies answer the question of who pays taxes in America--and how much they pay--the ... (read more)
Michigan Governor Slams Privatization, Wants More Tax Money
Just before proposing the largest budget in the history of the state--and a new service excise tax of almost $1.5 billion to pay for it--Michigan Gov. Jennifer ... (read more)
Just before proposing the largest budget in the history of the state--and a new service excise tax of almost $1.5 billion to pay for it--Michigan Gov. Jennifer ... (read more)
Penn. School Districts Overwhelmingly Reject Tax Shift
Voters across Pennsylvania have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to shift public school tax burdens from property taxes to income taxes. In a May 15 ... (read more)
Voters across Pennsylvania have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to shift public school tax burdens from property taxes to income taxes. In a May 15 ... (read more)
Profile in Civic Commitment: Michael Dunmire
In November 2005, Washington State voters restored the state auditor's authority to conduct independent performance audits of state and local government. ... (read more)
In November 2005, Washington State voters restored the state auditor's authority to conduct independent performance audits of state and local government. ... (read more)
State of the Unions: Nevada, New Jersey at Opposite Ends of Public-Sector Growth
The average state employs 530 government workers per 10,000 residents, according to a study by the Manhattan Institute reported in the spring issue of City ... (read more)
The average state employs 530 government workers per 10,000 residents, according to a study by the Manhattan Institute reported in the spring issue of City ... (read more)
States See the Need for Spending Transparency
This spring several states either passed or went to the verge of passing legislation that would mandate the creation of comprehensive databases detailing ... (read more)
This spring several states either passed or went to the verge of passing legislation that would mandate the creation of comprehensive databases detailing ... (read more)
Tax Code Complexity Is Growing Burden
Americans who struggled to finish their tax returns in April needed more than a little aspirin and a lot of luck to cope with new filing burdens and increased ... (read more)
Americans who struggled to finish their tax returns in April needed more than a little aspirin and a lot of luck to cope with new filing burdens and increased ... (read more)
Tax Hikes Are 'Off the Table' in California
All 15 Republican members of the California Senate and all but one of the 32 Republican members of the California Assembly have joined state Sen. Tom McClintock ... (read more)
All 15 Republican members of the California Senate and all but one of the 32 Republican members of the California Assembly have joined state Sen. Tom McClintock ... (read more)
Telecom Taxes Are Unduly Harsh, Regressive: Study
Taxes and fees imposed on cable TV and phone services in 59 U.S. cities cost the average household approximately $264 a year, according to a new report ... (read more)
Taxes and fees imposed on cable TV and phone services in 59 U.S. cities cost the average household approximately $264 a year, according to a new report ... (read more)
Unions Throw Weight into New Chicago City Council
Union-backed candidates won five seats on the Chicago City Council in the April run-off election, and local unions vowed to press their agenda there. Unions ... (read more)
Union-backed candidates won five seats on the Chicago City Council in the April run-off election, and local unions vowed to press their agenda there. Unions ... (read more)