Public Voices Opposition to Internet Sales Taxes
In an effort to address growing budget problems, many states have attempted to draw on the as yet untapped revenue source of online sales taxes. Currently, these efforts have been[...]
Author: Matthew Glans
Chicago Should Not Use Phone Taxes as Slush Fund
Chicago faces a significant, and growing public pension problem. According to the Chicago Sun Times, Chicago’s four pension plans (including for teachers and public safety workers) face a combined debt[...]
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Pitfalls of Medicaid Expansion
Medicaid expansion is an expensive endeavor that studies show does not provide better or more-affordable health care. Many of the expansion plans that Pennsylvania legislators are considering would use federal[...]
Wide Support for Internet Access Tax Moratorium
The Internet Tax Freedom Act of 1998 was designed to promote the growth of the Internet by placing a moratorium on state and local taxation of Internet access and the[...]
New Rules Could Undermine Successful Medicare Part D Program
A new effort by the Obama Administration to change the Medicare Part D prescription drug program by imposing new rules on how the plans are set up and managed risk[...]
Budgets/Taxes · Environment/Energy · Featured · Taxes
Bag the Plastic Bag Tax
Legislators in Harrisburg are considering a proposal from state Sen. Daylin Leach, D-Wayne, that would make Pennsylvania the first state to impose a statewide tax on the use of plastic bags.
Nebraska Needs Real Income Tax Reform
Although at first glance Nebraska’s tax system may appear competitive nationally, it lags behind its regional neighbors, who are its primary competitors for attracting new businesses to the state.
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Should the House Pass the Marketplace Fairness Act?
Congress has considered many bills over the past few years that, like the Marketplace Fairness Act, would expand states’ ability to force out-of-state retailers to collect sales taxes regardless of[...]
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[...]
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