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media mention July 7, 2015 Cincinnati Inquirer: Wealthiest Gain Most from New Tax Cut
An analysis of these tax changes by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, a national group with a sophisticated model of the tax system, shows the top 1 percent… -
media mention July 7, 2015 The Journal News: Raising the Sales Tax, for Better or Worse
The downside, not expressed by City Hall, is that sales taxes are regressive — meaning they hurt the poorest citizens the most. That’s because the tax, obviously, only applies to… -
media mention July 6, 2015 Huffington Post: How Some States Are Trying To Fix Their Crumbling Infrastructure
Carl Davis, research director at the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, said efforts to raise state taxes to pay for roads and bridges exploded this year. In 2013 and… -
media mention July 6, 2015 The Wichita Eagle: Opinion Line Extra
“The Institute for Taxation and Economic Policy crunched the numbers and found that the poorest 20 percent of Kansans will now pay 1.4 percent more in taxes than in 2012… -
media mention July 6, 2015 Rapid News Network: Michigan Senate could see road fix funding package today
The Michigan Chamber of Commerce today applauded the Michigan Senate for their leadership in passing a comprehensive plan to fix Michigan’s roads. Gas taxes in six other states are to rise Wednesday,… -
media mention July 6, 2015 Planetizen: State Gas Tax Changes Effective July 1: Six Up; One Down
Carl Davis, Research Director of the Institute on Tax and Economic Policy (ITEP) writes where gas taxes used to fund transportation infrastructure increased, if only by decimal points, and about… -
media mention July 2, 2015 Don’t Mess With Taxes: Gasoline, Diesel Taxes Hiked in Seven States on July 1
Gas tax cuts stopped in two states: And some drivers who had been expecting lower fuel taxes are disappointed. Carl Davis, research director at the Institute on Taxation and Economic… -
media mention July 2, 2015 Iron Mountain Daily News: Meanwhile, in Minnesota
Hey, Michigan, look over here. Look west. OK, that’s Ironwood, which is still in Michigan. A little further. There you go. Hi. Minnesota’s the name. So you’ve got some state… -
media mention July 2, 2015 Akron Beacon Journal: Less for Schools While Cutting Taxes
The budget includes a 6.3 percent reduction in income tax rates, plus an expansion of additional tax relief for business income. Recall that the Statehouse already has reduced rates 21… -
media mention July 1, 2015 Huffington Post: ITEP’s Carl Davis: Oregon Started a Trend in 1919 with the Nation’s First Gas Tax. Will It Do So Again?
In 1919, Oregon lawmakers were looking for a way to fund road construction and kicked off a national movement when they created the country’s first tax on gasoline. Just over… -
media mention July 1, 2015 Zero Hedge: These Six States Just Raised Their Gasoline Tax
According to the Citizens for Tax Justice and the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP), starting today, six states will increase their gas taxes to help pay for transportation… -
media mention July 1, 2015 Convenience Store Decisions: Fuel Taxes Increase in Six States
Six states raise fuel levy to fund transportation projects to make up for federal deficits. According to the Citizens for Tax Justice and the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy… -
media mention July 1, 2015 City Lab: 18 Reasons America Should Adopt a Per-Mile Driving Fee
Oregon’s much-anticipated per-mile driving fee, called OReGO, launches today. Instead of paying the normal gas tax embedded in the price of fuel, OReGO drivers will pay 1.5 cents for every… -
media mention July 1, 2015 WRPRI: These Tax Cuts and Tax Hikes Take Effect in RI Today
July 1 is the first day of Rhode Island state government’s new fiscal year, which means a number of tax changes are taking effect as part of the state budget.… -
media mention July 1, 2015 RTT News: Six States Brace for Higher Gas Tax Rates
Drivers in Idaho, Georgia, Maryland, Rhode Island, Nebraska and Vermont will be charged more at the pump starting July 1, according to the Citizens for Tax Justice and the Institute… -
media mention July 1, 2015 Market Watch: Gasoline Taxes Going Up
Two groups have put together a list of six states in which gasoline taxes will go up beginning Wednesday. Citizens for Tax Justice and the Institute on Taxation and Economic… -
media mention July 1, 2015 Equipment World: Gas Tax Increases for Transportation Funding Start Today in 6 States
The flurry of state gas tax legislation enacted earlier this year now goes into effect for a handful of states across the country, providing an increase in funding for much-needed… -
media mention July 1, 2015 Wichita Eagle: Food Sales Tax Adds Up
Brownback and the Legislature raised the sales tax rate to help fill a large revenue shortfall created by the 2012 state income tax cuts, which included eliminating income taxes on… -
media mention June 30, 2015 Washington Post: On July 1, Lower tolls, Higher Gas Tax in Maryland; Higher VRE Fares in Virginia
New laws go into effect Wednesday, as do changes that will impact drivers and commuters in the Washington region. Some rail commuters will pay more in Virginia, while drivers in… -
media mention June 30, 2015 Roll Call: Gas Tax to Rise in Six States Next Month
“On Wednesday July 1, six states will raise their gasoline tax rates. While some drivers may view this as an unwelcome development during the busy summer travel season, the reality… -
media mention June 30, 2015 Spokesman Review: Ready For 7 Cents More At Pumps?
Six states are scheduled to increase their gas taxes on July 1 to help pay for transportation projects, according to the Citizens for Tax Justice and Institute on Taxation and… -
media mention June 30, 2015 Washington Post: Fill The Tank Today
The residents of six states will pay more at the pump starting July 1 as increased gas taxes go into effect. Motorists in Idaho, Georgia, Maryland, Rhode Island, Nebraska and… -
media mention June 30, 2015 Toledo Blade: Bad State Budget
The nonpartisan Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy estimates that the new budget gives the top 1 percent of Ohio taxpayers — those whose annual incomes exceed $1 million —… -
media mention June 30, 2015 Detroit Free Press: Senate Plan for Roads Includes 15-Cent Boost in Gas Tax
LANSING – A 15-cent increase in the tax on gasoline, phased in over three years, would be the centerpiece of a funding plan the state Senate is expected to consider… -
media mention June 29, 2015 The Hill: Six States Increasing Gas Taxes on July 1
Six states are scheduled to increase their gas taxes on July 1 to help pay for transportation projects, according to the Citizens for Tax Justice and Institute on Taxation and…