WA state workers slam furloughs, other pay cut plans, claiming they are a ‘tax on state employees’
I value their feedback on our budget situation, and welcome any thoughts they have on how we can close the $16 billion budget ...
Florida could be first state in the nation to eliminate property taxes
Soaring housing prices across the country are driving away would-be homeowners, something lawmakers in at least a half-dozen ...
Georgia lawmakers give final passage to state income tax cuts and rebates
Georgians are on track to get another state income tax rebate and a further income tax rate cut. The state Senate on Thursday ...
Don’t raise state taxes, tighten belts instead | READER COMMENTARY
Maryland’s governor and legislative leaders should be cutting spending and not raising taxes to fix the looming deficit.
State senator calls for cutting Medicaid payments to Prospect Medical in an effort to recoup delinquent taxes
The Connecticut lawmakers is calling for Medicaid payments to stop until Prospect Medical pays delinquent taxes owed to the ...
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California is the only state that doesn’t exempt veterans’ retirement from taxes. Is this the year that changes?
California is the only state that doesn’t allow any tax exemptions on military retirement income. New bills aim to do that, ...
Michigan lawmakers consider proposal to lower state income tax rate
A state income tax cut proposal is moving through the Michigan statehouse, seeking to set rate at 2023's amount.
Poll shows Missourians unsure of state income tax elimination, national TikTok ban
From eliminating the Department of Education to local school policies on cellphones, the new poll provides a snapshot of ...
If Maryland taxes sugary drinks, some shoppers will cross state lines
Advocates say sugary beverage tax proposed in the Maryland General Assembly will help plug up a deficit and lead to a ...
Microsoft president: Proposed Washington state business taxes would weaken tech sector
Microsoft President Brad Smith (left) interviewed by GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop at GeekWire's Microsoft@50 event at Town ...
Opinion
Oshkosh letter-writer says tax cuts are a false focus for state legislators
The tax burden in Wisconsin hit a new record low last year — its lowest since 1972, according to Wisconsin Policy Forum. The report said this is because of the state’s “aggressive efforts to hold down ...
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Democratic state senators push $17B dollar tax package to balance Washington budget
Democrats in the Washington state Senate kicked it off Thursday with a monstrous opening statement, calling for higher ...