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The Spokesman-Review: Immigration reform good for economy
August 12, 2013
(Original Post) Benjamin Johnson As Congress takes a summer respite to figure out how to move immigration reform forward in the House, mounting evidence shows reform would be a plus to the national economy. For instance, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) recently estimated that the immigration reform bill that passed the Senate in June would […]
The Oregonian: Unions and taxes- A combustible issue with readers
August 12, 2013
My Wednesday post about the latest tax proposals from Our Oregon -- a political group closely associated with the state's public employee unions -- has drawn more comments than almost any other story on Oregonlive.
Minnesota Post: Minnesota growth formula could help Detroit recover
August 12, 2013
New residents, immigrants and refugees specifically, hold great promise for reviving places like Detroit, battered by de-industrialization or changing economics.
Cape Gazette: Tax expert speaks to advocacy group
August 12, 2013
(Original Post) Gardner: DuPont pays no state, federal income tax By Kara Nuzback | Aug 07, 2013 Matt Gardner of the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy said companies such as DuPont do not pay $1 in state or federal income tax. LEWES — Fortune 500 companies are using loopholes to legally avoid paying taxes […]
Portland Press Herald: Immigration reform, a boon for all, should be embraced, not feared
August 12, 2013
(Original Post) By TOM GAWARKIEWICZ Special to the Press Herald AUGUSTA — Historically, immigrants from Canada came to Maine seeking better job opportunities in the mills. Now Canada is the country attracting immigrants, luring entrepreneurs and high-skill workers to enhance its economic competitiveness. Canada recently unveiled a new startup visa program, which offers foreign entrepreneurs […]
Policy Shop: Time to Tax Services, Not Just Sales
August 9, 2013
It's no secret that sales taxes are a regressive way to raise revenues. And the heavy reliance on such taxes across the country explains why state tax systems tend to clobber the poor while asking little of the rich.
KHAS TV: Nebraska Tax Committee reviews policy
August 7, 2013
The Nebraska Tax Committee continued their 6-month review of tax policy Tuesday. Some senators feel the state could be on the verge of major reform.
Journal and Courier (IN): Guest column: Immigration reform more than a map to amnesty
August 7, 2013
Original Post August 6, 2013 As an Indiana resident, I become more certain every day that immigration reform will benefit our community and our state. As just one sign of the potential rewards, the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy projects that comprehensive reform will increase local and state taxes paid by Indiana’s undocumented immigrants […]
The Worcester Telegram: Retailers hopeful to cash in on tax-free weekend
August 5, 2013
Original Post August 5, 2013 By Alli Knothe Retailers are hopeful that the upcoming tax free weekend will be the incentive needed for shoppers to buy new appliances, furniture and other staples. “All you have is tax tax tax tax tax so for two days you’re going to get a break,” said Alan Lavine, whose […]
PBS: State Tax Cuts: Is Arthur Laffer All Wet?
August 2, 2013
The correlation between states having no income tax and their economic growth is not as direct as Reagan White House economic adviser Arthur Laffer says it is, argues tax economist Joel Slemrod.
Shreveport Times: Sales tax holiday runs Friday, Saturday
August 2, 2013
A chance to beat the state out of four cents sales tax for two days starts at midnight when the annual fall Sales Tax Holiday begins.
Stateline: MA Joins Sales Tax Holiday Parade
August 2, 2013
Massachusetts is the 18th state to join the back-to-school tax holiday parade this year. The legislature has authorized a tax-free weekend to begin Aug. 10.
The Record: Report sees tax benefits, jobs for N.J. from immigration reform
August 2, 2013
New Jersey's tax revenue and housing market would get a boost, and its technology and agricultural industry would gain jobs if Congress passes comprehensive immigration reform, according to economic projections released by the White House on Thursday.
The White House: Fixing Our Broken Immigration System
August 1, 2013
Trends in the agriculture sector – due in part to growing domestic demand for fresh fruit and vegetables year-round – indicate that farmworkers are increasingly settling permanently in places where they previously worked temporarily.37 This means not only a more stable and available workforce for farmers, but also higher, year-round consumer demand in the local […]
The Davis Enterprise: Snippets of energy news
August 1, 2013
Back in the old days, when you went to the movies, theaters often would show a double feature, and these two movies would be preceded by a cartoon and a newsreel. The double feature is long gone, as is the cartoon, and the newsreel has been replaced with about 20 minutes of previews of coming attractions and, if you get there early enough, a bunch of advertisements.
PBS: How Low Can They Go? Arthur Laffer Defends Slashing State Income Taxes
August 1, 2013
In this 2012 Making Sen$e report, former Reagan White House economic adviser Arthur Laffer drew his famous curve on a napkin -- just the way he did for the Ford administration -- and explained how it works.
The City Wire: Some studies note impact of tax holiday promote spending
August 1, 2013
One back-to-school ritual designed to boost consumption will occur this weekend starting Saturday (Aug. 3) and ending Sunday (Aug. 4), as consumers may take advantage of a statewide tax-free holiday.
NPR: As Back-To-School Shopping Begins, Consumers May Turn Frugal
August 1, 2013
As August begins, retailers are stepping up sales promotions to attract back-to-school shoppers. And several states are offering tax-free shopping to encourage purchases.
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