Rural Broadband Program Misses the Mark
Over the past several years, the federal government has launched several programs to encourage the development of new and advanced telecommunications services in all areas of the country. The two[...]
Author: Matthew Glans
Taxpayers Foot The Bill For Study Supporting New Internet Sales Taxes
A new study released by the Small Business Administration funded with taxpayer money examines the effects of Internet sales taxes on small businesses. The study has drawn swift criticism from[...]
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Amendment 66 Proposal Would Hurt Colorado Small Businesses
A new tax proposal on the ballot in Colorado designed to increase P-12 education funding could have wide ranging effects on both individual taxpayers and businesses in that state. The[...]
New Letter to Congress: Extending Flood Subsidies Undermines NFIP Reform
Despite the success of recent reforms, legislators are now considering undermining positive flood insurance reforms by extending wasteful flood insurance subsidies in response to complaints from homeowners in high risk[...]
Budgets/Taxes · Internet/Telecom
New House Bill Would Extend Internet Access Tax Moratorium
Yesterday, Chairman Goodlatte (R-VA) and Representatives Eshoo (D-CA), introduced the Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act. This proposal is designed to ensure consumers’ access to broadband is protected from onerous local[...]
Featured · Internet/Telecom · Taxes
New Coalition of Industry and Consumer Groups Voice Support for Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act
As the internet has become one of the driving forces behind economic growth across the United States, ensuring affordable internet access for businesses and consumers is crucial.
Coalition Calls for Members Congress to Sponsor Wireless Tax Fairness Act
Wireless tax rates have reached all-time highs. Almost half of the states nationwide now impose a wireless tax above 10 percent (pushing the national average to more than 16.3 percent).[...]
The Rise of E-Cigarettes
Electronic cigarettes, or “e-cigarettes,” have quickly become one of the most popular nicotine replacement products. The Wall Street Journal reports sales of e-cigarettes doubled in the United States over the[...]
Farm Bill Debate in House to Center around SNAP
The US House of Representatives will be considering the Senate’s version of the 2013 Farm Bill this week. A great deal of the debate over the bill will center[...]
Crop Insurance Expanded in Senate Farm Bill
On June 10, the US Senate voted 66 to 27 to approve the 2013 Farm Bill, an expensive piece of legislation that will guide the agricultural and food policies of the US[...]
Ohio’s Unique Municipal Tax System in Need of Reform
In an effort to improve its economic competitiveness and improve its attractiveness to new businesses, Ohio legislators are currently considering major reforms to its unique municipal income tax system. House Bill[...]
North Carolina Considering Major Tax Reform Proposals
This year North Carolina joined the growing number of states considering major changes to its tax system. Several major tax reform bills are now being considered. Three of these bills[...]
Featured · Internet/Telecom · Regulation
New Proposal Would End Successful Auction Process for Broadband Spectrum
Wireless communications have improved the lives of millions of people across the United States and the world. However, the rapid expansion of wireless services has brought growing pains: The electronic[...]
Budgets/Taxes · Featured · Internet/Telecom
Conservatives Oppose Marketplace Fairness Act
The Heartland Institute has compiled a list of legislators, journalists, and think tank leaders across the conservative and libertarian spectrum that strongly oppose the Marketplace Fairness Act.
Pension Reform Headlining in Illinois General Assembly
In recent weeks, Illinois legislators have considered several major pension reform proposals. Several pieces of legislation were considered by legislators that attempted to take some positive steps towards controlling costs[...]
Internet/Telecom · Politics · Taxes
Neither Fair nor Equitable: The Marketplace Fairness Act
In the past few years, members of Congress have proposed several bills to expand states’ ability to tax purchases made online and from mail-order catalogs. Yesterday, U.S. Sens. Mike Enzi[...]
Governor Dayton’s Budget Proposal Leaves Much to Be Desired
While half dozen states are considering proposals to do away income or corporate taxes Minnesota’s tax and spend Governor Mark Dayton is proposing to increase taxes significantly. No one is[...]
Environment/Energy · Regulation
Proposed Regulations Could Stall Texas Electric Deregulation
Deregulation of the electric industry has proven effective in many states at creating greater competition and lowering prices for consumers. Nowhere is this more true than in Texas. Texas has[...]
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