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State Rundown 11/10: Midterm Madness

November 10, 2022 • By ITEP Staff

State Rundown 11/10: Midterm Madness

As states continue to tally the remaining votes and the news stories roll out at a breakneck pace, the unofficial results of the 2022 midterm elections have brought with it significant changes across the state tax policy landscape...

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State Rundown 11/2: Midterms on the Mind

November 2, 2022 • By ITEP Staff

State Rundown 11/2: Midterms on the Mind

Next Tuesday, voters will head to the polls to not only elect local and national leaders, but also let their voices be heard on a range of tax policy issues that could improve or worsen their state tax codes...

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State Rundown 10/5: Forecasting Ain’t Easy

October 5, 2022 • By ITEP Staff

State Rundown 10/5: Forecasting Ain’t Easy

Although the weather is beginning to cool down in parts of the country, the same cannot be said for many state economies, which are still running hot. That, however, doesn’t mean that the good times are guaranteed to last...

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State Rundown 9/21: Earth, Wind, Fire & Taxes Edition

September 21, 2022 • By ITEP Staff

State Rundown 9/21: Earth, Wind, Fire & Taxes Edition

Do you remember/the big tax news innn September? Well, if not, we at ITEP got you covered...

State Rundown 9/7: Labor Day Week Provides Sobering Reminder of Steps Forward, Back

Though Labor Day has passed, advocates on the ground in states across the country are continuing to uphold the spirit of the labor movement...

State Rundown 8/10: States Still Talking Taxes as IRA Dominates Headlines

While federal tax policy has dominated the headlines with the Senate’s recent approval of the Inflation Reduction Act, lawmakers in statehouses across the country...

State Rundown 7/27: It’s (Sales Tax) Holiday Season, But Who’s Really Celebrating?

It’s the holiday season – well, the sales tax holiday season, that is. But after taking a closer look, you may notice that there is little to celebrate...

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State Rundown 7/13: Let’s Make a Deal

July 13, 2022 • By ITEP Staff

State Rundown 7/13: Let’s Make a Deal

From the Bay State to the Golden State, lawmakers across the nation are making deals and negotiating budgets with major tax implications...

State Rundown 6/29: Sun’s Out, Session’s (Still) In

Although the sun is shining and Independence Day is right around the corner, many state lawmakers are still indoors hammering out the details of future budgets or still hard at work passing laws...

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State Rundown 6/22: Southern States Edition

June 22, 2022 • By ITEP Staff

State Rundown 6/22: Southern States Edition

With many state legislative sessions wrapped or wrapping up, we at ITEP want to take a moment to direct your attention south, and specifically, to the American South...

State Rundown 6/15: States on Alert as Inflation Concerns Rise

With inflation dominating headlines both nationally and locally, state lawmakers around the U.S. are searching for ways to put their revenues to good use, and not surprisingly, some options are better than others...

State Rundown 6/8: Tax Policy Features Prominently During Budget and Primary Season

As voters head to the polls to weigh in on their state’s primary elections and legislators convene to hash out budget deals, tax policy remains atop the agenda...

State Rundown 5/25: Tax Discussions Heating Up as Summer Begins

While the temperature ticks up outside, the temperature in state legislatures around the country has fallen slightly. But with several states still dealing with ongoing tax and budget issues, this summer could be a hot one...

State Rundown 5/11: Mid-Year Special Elections and Primary Season Kicks Off with Taxes in the Spotlight

As 2022 inches closer to its midpoint, important tax policy decisions are being put in the hands of voters, as special elections and the primary season begin...

State Rundown 4/27: States Remain Active on the Tax Front

While tax discussions among federal lawmakers continue in fits and starts, major tax news continues to make waves across the nation...

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State Rundown 4/20: New Tax Changes in Full Bloom

April 20, 2022 • By ITEP Staff

State Rundown 4/20: New Tax Changes in Full Bloom

This Spring looks to be bringing a mix of showers and flowers as states around the nation continue to act on a range of tax proposals...

State Rundown 4/13: Recent State Budgets Prove Not All Tax Cuts are the Same

Two prominent blue states made headlines this past week when they passed budget agreements that include relief for taxpayers, and fortunately, the budget plans don’t include costly tax cuts that primarily benefit the wealthy...

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State Rundown 4/6: Late-Session Surprises Pt. 2

April 6, 2022 • By ITEP Staff

State Rundown 4/6: Late-Session Surprises Pt. 2

Last week we highlighted how several states were pushing through regressive tax cuts as their legislative sessions are coming to a close. Well, this week many of those same states took further actions on those bills and it’s safe to say we’re even less impressed than before...

State Rundown 3/30: Late-Session Surprises Leave Us Unimpressed

Several states have dropped a few late-session surprises, and from the looks of it, they’re not the good kind...

State Rundown 3/23: Spring Brings More Tax Happenings

Spring is around the corner and like those pesky allergies that come along with it, equally pesky tax proposals continue to pop up in states across the U.S....

State Rundown 3/16: The Scramble to Curb Rising Gas Prices is On

Rising gas prices have lawmakers around the country searching for ways to ease the pressure on consumers and almost half the states are considering reducing or temporarily repealing their gas tax, but another idea is taking hold...

State Rundown 3/9: One State Stands Out Amid the Avalanche of Tax Cuts

The avalanche of regressive tax-cut proposals coming out of state legislatures has not slowed over the course of the winter months, but one state has provided a shot of hope to advocates of tax equity...

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State Rundown 3/2: State Tax News When You Need It

March 2, 2022 • By ITEP Staff

State Rundown 3/2: State Tax News When You Need It

ITEP is happy to announce the launch of our new State Tax Watch page, where you can find out about the most up-to-date tax proposals and permanent legislative changes happening across the country...

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State Rundown 2/23: Temporary Surplus, Permanent Cuts

February 23, 2022 • By ITEP Staff

State Rundown 2/23: Temporary Surplus, Permanent Cuts

Several state legislatures are continuing to push ahead this year with significant tax cut packages that are regressive and would dramatically reduce revenues and leave states in a bad position should they experience another unexpected economic shock...

State Rundown 2/16: Spending Priorities Emerge as the Votes Are Counted

State lawmakers have been busy working out deals and negotiating how best to use excess revenues, and as the votes are beginning to come in, spending priorities are becoming clearer...