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Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan: A Widening Divide
December 17, 2012
(Original Post) By Nathan Johnsonnathan.johnson@yankton.netPublished: Saturday, December 1, 2012 12:58 AM CSTDoes it matter that income inequality is increasing in South Dakota? A report by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and Economic Policy Institute found that, between the late 1990s to the mid-2000s, the drop in income among the bottom 20 percent of […]
Indiana Economic Digest: Pence tax cut would mostly benefit the rich
December 17, 2012
(Original Post) 12/17/2012 12:27:00 AM Dan Carden, Times of Northwest Indiana INDIANAPOLIS | Republican Gov.-elect Mike Pence is standing by his proposal to cut Indiana’s income tax rate, despite a nonpartisan study showing most taxpayers would get back less than $100 and a new poll showing most Hoosiers oppose Pence’s plan. “I’m determined to keep […]
The News Tribune: Lawmakers should tread carefully with tax breaks
December 12, 2012
Democratic lawmakers are beginning to roll out ideas for raising taxes in order to increase education funding. The state Supreme Court says substantial increases are required to meet the constitution-al imperative “to make ample provision” for public education. Many think $2 billion would be the appropriate down payment. There are no guarantees. RICHARD S. DAVIS; […]
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