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Rich States, Poor States covered by West Virginia’s Hoppy Kercheval
On Thursday, April 8, Jonathan Williams talked to West Virginia Metro News host Hoppy Kercheval about West Virginia’s Rich States, Poor States ranking. Jonathan’s interview starts at 1:22:03. Listen to…
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VIDEO: Rich States, Poor States on Wall Street Journal Live
Today, Jonathan Williams, Vice President for the Center for State Fiscal Reform at the American Legislative Exchange Council, discussed the 2015 Rich States Poor States rankings with…
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New 2015 Rich States, Poor States Rankings Show Which States Are Most Competitive
Public policy matters to economic performance. Economic theory and data have established this link clearly. Most notably, limited government, free market policies that unlock the creative potential entrepreneurs and small…
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Colorado Taxpayers Will Likely See TABOR Tax Refunds Next Year
https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/colorado-state-capitol-building-denver-216746854 Colorado taxpayers are very likely to get a break when they file their taxes next year as the state prepares to refund some tax revenues back to taxpayers…
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On Saint Patrick’s Day, U.S. Has Much to Learn From Ireland
While Saint Patrick’s Day gives people all over the world a reason to be Irish for a day, it might be better for the United States to move permanently ‘Irish’…
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Wisconsin Marks the 25th Right-to-Work State
Earlier today, following rigorous debate in the legislature, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed into law SB 44, a right-to-work bill that makes union dues and participation optional for workers.
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‘Strong Roots Nebraska’ Plan Would Boost Economic Outlook
https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/state-capitol-building-lincoln-nebraska-usa-185629838 The recent state of Nebraska’s tax and fiscal policy climate has been lackluster compared to other states in the region. In the most recent edition of Rich States,…
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Florida Governor Rick Scott Proposes $470 Million in Communications Services Tax Relief
https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/state-capitol-florida-tallahassee-102601826 Great news for consumers in Florida: Governor Rick Scott has proposed $470 million in communications services tax relief. Governor Scott’s proposed budget would reduce the communications services…
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New Poll Reveals Strong Majority of Americans Support Pension Reform
State pension plans across the country continue to face significant fiscal challenges. In fact, nonpartisan fiscal watchdog State Budget Solutions estimates that state pension unfunded liabilities now total…
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President Obama’s Budget Proposal Violates the Principles of Sound Tax Policy
This week President Obama rolled out his budget proposal, which again demonstrates how incredibly out of step the president is with the rest of the country. Just a couple of…
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State of the Union Tax Proposal Would Hurt Middle Class
Update: President Obama dropped his proposal to tax 529 college saving accounts. This appeared on RedState.com on January 23, 2015.
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University of California Pension Costs Force Tuition Increase
Time and time again, California proves itself to be a what-not-to-do handbook for states looking to responsibly balance their budgets. This reputation was clearly on display by the University of…
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The 14 States That Cut Taxes in 2014
As 2014 draws to a close and the final few state legislatures still in session prepare to finally adjourn for the year, the ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform has…
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Colorado Attorney General Appeals TABOR Challenge to U.S. Supreme Court
A few weeks ago the Attorney General of Colorado, John Suthers, asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case challenging the constitutionality of Colorado’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR).
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At Least One More Year of Tax-Free Internet Access
Last night, the US House of Representatives passed a measure to avoid a government shutdown. The $1 trillion spending authorization bill, or continuing resolution (CR), is expected to pass…
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Tax Cronyism is No Substitute for Good Tax Policy
One of the most significant upsets of the 2014 midterm elections was the choice by Maryland voters to elect a candidate who campaigned on lowering tax burdens and creating a…
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How Personal Income Tax Increases Hurt Small Businesses
The Tax Foundation recently published an outstanding map that shows the percentage of “pass-through entities” filling in the federal personal income tax code in each of the 50 states.
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Gubernatorial Elections and the Message on Taxes
While there is plenty to analyze from the elections as a whole, one of the most important lessons that we can glean from the 2014 mid-terms is on taxes. The…
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Unfunded Public Pension Liabilities Reach $4.7 Trillion
As newly elected state legislators across the country consider what issues to address, they are likely to encounter the growing storm cloud of unfunded pension liabilities. According to Promises…
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Like Your Cell Phone? That’ll Be An Extra 17 Percent
Since Americans have become more mobile the demand for wireless access has increased. However, high tax burdens on wireless services have made it increasingly difficult for consumers to pay their…