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.
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media mention August 2, 2013 The Record: Report sees tax benefits, jobs for N.J. from immigration reform
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media mention August 1, 2013 The Davis Enterprise: Snippets of energy news
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.
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media mention August 1, 2013 PBS: How Low Can They Go? Arthur Laffer Defends Slashing State Income Taxes
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.
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media mention August 1, 2013 The City Wire: Some studies note impact of tax holiday promote spending
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.
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media mention August 1, 2013 NPR: As Back-To-School Shopping Begins, Consumers May Turn Frugal
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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media mention July 31, 2013 The Birmingham News: Don’t sell short the contributions, in culture and in taxes, that immigrants make in the U.S., Alabama
(Original Post) By Joey Kennedy on July 29, 2013 at 9:39 AM, updated July 29, 2013 at 11:54 AM Comprehensive immigration reform appears bogged down in the U.S. House. Imagine… -
media mention July 31, 2013 The Advocate: Sales tax holiday begins Friday
[email protected] July 31, 2013 State sales tax will take a holiday this weekend, giving consumers a chance to save on the purchases of clothes, appliances, electronics and other goods.… -
media mention July 29, 2013 Arizona Daily Star: Legalizing undocumented immigrants makes economic sense
(Original Post) July 28, 2013 12:00 am • Ben Johnson Special To The Arizona Daily Star3 As Congress takes a summer respite to figure out how to move immigration reform… -
media mention July 26, 2013 The Gainesville Sun: Florida’s stake in immigration reform
(Original Post) Published: Friday, July 26, 2013 at 3:08 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, July 26, 2013 at 3:08 p.m. As Congress takes a summer respite to figure out how to… -
media mention July 26, 2013 Media Matters: Conservative Media Ignore That Immigration Reform Is An Economic Issue
In Fact, Immigration Reform Has Everything To Do With The Economy Immigration Reform Would Increase Revenues ITEP: Newly Legalized Immigrants Would “Increase Their State And Local Tax Contributions By An… -
media mention July 26, 2013 Jackson Clarion Ledger: A Mississippi sales-tax holiday primer
(Original Post) If you’re looking to save money on many kinds of clothing and footwear – but not school supplies – then the next two days are for you. Friday… -
media mention July 26, 2013 Jackson Clarion Ledger: Drastically differing views on this weekend’s sales tax holiday
(Original Post) Mississippi’s annual “sales tax holiday” for clothing and footwear begins Friday, aimed primarily at helping parents with back-to-school purchases. I’ve received two correspondences on the holiday, one from… -
media mention July 24, 2013 Livingston Daily Press & Argus: Hune, U-M rules could clash
Written by Christopher Behnan Daily Press & Argus State Sen. Joe Hune’s proposal to block undocumented immigrants from receiving state benefits could clash with the University of Michigan’s decision… -
media mention July 22, 2013 McClatchy-Tribune: States expand sales tax holidays beyond back-to-school items
Many states with back-to-school sales tax “holidays” are expanding them to cover almost any purchase, in addition to the usual kids’ clothing, shoes, books and school supplies. As schools… -
media mention July 22, 2013 The Progressive Pulse: Facts matter about the tax “reform” debate
(Original Post) Post on July 19, 2013 by Jeff Shaw5 Comments » When making important decisions, people have a right to the best possible information. Facts, not ideology, should drive… -
media mention July 19, 2013 Think Progress: Two Weeks After Slashing Taxes For The Rich, Ohio Governor Wants More
(Original Post) By Alan Pyke on Jul 19, 2013 at 9:00 am Gov. John Kasich (R) wants to get the top income tax rate in Ohio down below 5 percent,… -
media mention July 18, 2013 KSFR: Nuestra America July 16
(Original Post) Gerry Bradley, Research Director of New Mexico Voices for Children, discusses a new report on Tax Contributions of undocumented immigrants in the United States and New Mexico -
media mention July 18, 2013 Think Progress: North Carolina Lawmakers Ram Through Plan That Would Increase Taxes On Poor People
(Original Post) By Igor Volsky on Jul 16, 2013 at 12:45 pm Gov. Pat McCrory (R-NC) (Credit: Takaaki Iwabu/The News & Observer) North Carolina lawmakers rammed through massive tax reforms… -
media mention July 18, 2013 San Antonio Express-News: The economic case for immigration
(Original Post) EXPRESS-NEWS EDITORIAL BOARD : JULY 16, 2013 : Updated: July 16, 2013 5:14pm The U.S. House wants to embark on piecemeal efforts on immigration reform that are to… -
media mention July 18, 2013 Floyd County Times: Study examines the value of immigration reform
Kentucky News Connection BEREA – A new study shows that Kentucky would get a boost in revenue if the state’s estimated 80,000 undocumented immigrants were allowed to work legally.… -
media mention July 18, 2013 Hattiesburg American: Fact, fiction of immigration reform remains problematic
(Original Post) Jul. 17, 2013 12:53 PM Written by Sid Salter For more centrist Republicans, the 2012 election cycle was enough to jump start a new discussion of compromise from… -
media mention July 18, 2013 Stateline: Little Financial Aid to States in Immigration Plan
(Original Post) By Daniel C. Vock, Staff Writer The immigration overhaul passed by the U.S. Senate could put a big squeeze on the budgets of state and local governments. The… -
media mention July 15, 2013 Bloomberg BNA: Sales Tax Slice: Attention Shoppers – A Sales Tax Holiday is Occurring in a State Near You
(Original Post) Thursday, July 11, 2013 by Rebecca Helmes Your kids may have just finished school for the summer, but it’s time to start devising your back-to-school shopping plan. A… -
media mention July 15, 2013 CBS Denver: Immigration Changes Will Help Colorado Revenue
(Original Post) July 13, 2013 3:59 PM DENVER (AP) – An analysis by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy says Colorado would gain almost $43 million in tax revenue… -
media mention July 15, 2013 OPB: Undocumented Immigrants In Oregon Paid About $94 Million In Taxes
(Original Post) OPB | July 12, 2013 3:38 p.m. | Portland, Oregon A new national report indicates that undocumented immigrants in Oregon paid about $94 million in state and local…