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media mention January 3, 2013 Hartford Courant: Rich or Poor? Either Way, Someone’s Going to Be Taxed
(PDF of Original Post) By WILLIAM CIBES March 7, 2010 Anatole France observed that “The law, in its majestic equality, forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, to… -
media mention January 3, 2013 Hartford Courant: State Tax Exemptions In The Cross Hairs
(PDF of Original Post) By CHRISTOPHER KEATING, [email protected] The Hartford Courant 7:00 PM EST, January 26, 2011 HARTFORD — In flush economic times, the legislature could leave untouched the huge… -
media mention January 3, 2013 New Haven Advocate: What’s happening with the state sales tax?
(PDF of Original Post) Written by Betsy YaglaWednesday, March 16, 2011 8:05am – Last Updated Tuesday, March 15, 2011 5:11pm If Gov. Dannel Malloy has his way, next year’s haircuts… -
media mention January 3, 2013 Hartford Courant: State Taxes A Good Deal For Residents
(PDF of Original Post) By JOACHIM HERO The Hartford Courant April 26, 2011 Income tax filing day has just passed, which generates the usual talk about how much we pay.… -
media mention January 3, 2013 Connecticut Post: GE tax issue still rages on
(PDF of Original Post) Rob Varnon, Staff Writer Updated 07:24 p.m., Tuesday, April 26, 2011 General Electric Co.’s tax bill is not a joke among constituents, U.S. Rep. Jim Himes,… -
media mention January 3, 2013 Stamford Advocate: Grandfather knew: The rich can afford higher taxes
(PDF of Original Post) Published 09:25 p.m., Thursday, May 19, 2011 In the mid-1950s, my grandfather told the Buffalo Evening News he didn’t mind paying taxes. He considered it “the… -
media mention January 3, 2013 Denver Post: Group resubmits ballot initiative aiming to raise taxes and state revenue
(PDF of Original Post) By Tim Hoover The Denver Post Posted: 02/05/2011 01:00:00 AM MST A liberal group that pushed a tax-increase initiative thrown out on a technicality is back… -
media mention January 3, 2013 Press Democrat: Your taxes are going up this week
(PDF of Original Post) 1-cent hike in sales tax taking effect Wednesday, vehicle license fee jumps in May; income tax already went up By GUY KOVNER THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Published:… -
media mention January 3, 2013 Ventura County Star: Commission considers flat tax for California
(PDF of Original Post) By Timm Herdt Originally published 04:42 p.m., July 15, 2009 Updated 04:42 p.m., July 15, 2009 SACRAMENTO — With great fanfare early this year, Republican Gov.… -
media mention January 3, 2013 Arkansas Times: Appointment in Samarra
(PDF of Original Post) News that at least one Huckabee has moved to Florida arrived as we were pondering, more or less, a study showing that residents of states without… -
media mention January 3, 2013 Arkansas Times: Kicking the Poor Around
(PDF of Original Post) Kicking the poor around While Arkansas and five other states might be considered “low tax” states overall, their taxes aren’t low for poor and middle-income families,… -
media mention January 3, 2013 Arizona Republic: Flat-tax compromise adds to budget logjam
(PDF of Original Post) Some taxpayers could see bills rise under plan by Mary Jo Pitzl – Jun. 30, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic If Arizona shifted to a… -
media mention January 3, 2013 Arizona Public Broadcasting Service: Federal Tax Changes
(PDF of Original Post) A new report from the non-partisan Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy says federal tax changes have made itemized deductions more unfair to low-income taxpayers and… -
media mention January 3, 2013 Arizona Daily Star: Giffords, Kelly differ on fairness of Fair Tax plan
(PDF of Original Post) Andrea Kelly Arizona Daily Star Arizona Daily Star | Posted: Friday, September 17, 2010 12:00 U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords has accused her opponent, Jesse Kelly, of… -
media mention January 3, 2013 Arizona Capitol Times: Senate panel OKs bill to flatten state income tax
(PDF of Original Post) By Luige del PuertoPublished: March 24, 2011 at 5:44 pm A House proposal to implement a flat income cleared a Senate panel today, but the favorable… -
media mention January 3, 2013 Arizona Central: Arizona flat income tax a hike for many
(PDF of Original Post) Study: 88% of Ariz. filers would pay moreby Mary Jo Pitzl – Mar. 25, 2011 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic If Arizona shifts to a one-size-fits-all… -
media mention January 3, 2013 Tuscon Weekly: Flat Unfair
(PDF of Original Post) In Arizona, poor and middle-class residents are paying more for less—and Republicans keep lowering the tax burden on the rich by Jim Nintzel David Cay Johnston… -
media mention January 3, 2013 CNN: By the Numbers- Politics in 2013
(Original Post) By Amy Roberts, CNN Libraryupdated 11:14 AM EST, Thu January 3, 2013 (CNN) — Two-thousand-thirteen promises to be an interesting political year — with two governors races that… -
media mention December 21, 2012 Montgomery Advertiser: James Evans: System perpetuates poverty
(PDF of Original Post) There is a constant refrain in the faith tradition shared by Jews and Christians. It begins with the Law of Moses, flows through the prophets, and… -
media mention December 21, 2012 The Birmingham News: Our View: Most Alabamians don’t get to celebrate having the nation’s lowest state and local taxes
(PDF of Original Post) By Birmingham News editorial boardNovember 08, 2009, 6:00AM Imagine that Nick Saban’s Alabama Crimson Tide wins the national championship this year, but only the special-team players… -
media mention December 21, 2012 The Birmingham News: Our View: The time is right for the Legislature to grant sales tax relief to Alabama families struggling to make ends meet
(PDF of Original Post) By Birmingham News editorial boardFebruary 10, 2010, 5:30AM When the nation’s economy catches a cold, Alabama gets pneumonia, the saying goes. And when the nation’s economy… -
media mention December 21, 2012 The Birmingham News: Our View: Lawmakers should make Alabama’s tax system more fair and do away with the 4 percent state sales tax on food
(PDF of Original Post) By Birmingham News editorial board March 31, 2010, 5:45AM How does two weeks’ worth of free groceries sound? That’s what the great majority of Alabamians stand… -
media mention December 21, 2012 The Birmingham News: Our View: The state House of Representatives should approve a bill ending the state’s 4 percent sales tax on groceries and nonprescription drugs
(PDF of Original Post) By Birmingham News editorial board April 08, 2010, 5:45AM When the Alabama House of Representatives debates a bill today that would remove the state sales tax… -
media mention December 21, 2012 The Birmingham News: Our View: The nation’s lowest-tax state reaps the nation’s highest amount from its poorest taxpayers
(PDF of Original Post) Alabama stands atop two national rankings. Auburn fans should be upset. But so should fans of the Crimson Tide. Obviously, we’re not talking BCS and AP… -
media mention December 21, 2012 Montgomery Advertiser: Editorial: Are state’s taxes low? Not for all
(PDF of Original Post) August 15, 2010 Which statement is true? 1. Compared to the rest of the nation, Alabamians pay a low rate of state and local taxes. 2.…