Sparring Over Soda Tax, Cities Set Referendums
Cities that need cash liken a tax on soda to other “sin” taxes such as those on tobacco and alcohol.
Can You Go Home Again? Some Older Retirees Say Yes
Some older retirees are finding that Snow Belt states, where their families live, may be more to their liking than the sunny states they first retired to.
7 Years After Recession, States Are Still Rebuilding Reserves
Building up reserves and balances is a sign of fiscal recovery, but there is no one-size-fits-all rule on when, how, and how much to save.
Tax Incentive Evaluation in 2016—in Law and Practice
Studies help states improve economic effectiveness.
Gov. Jerry Brown Vetoes “Tampon Tax” Bill
According to the governor, California can’t afford new tax breaks while its budget remains “precariously balanced.”
Sluggish Chinese Economy, Brexit Bite Tourism States
Taxing tourists is a time-honored revenue-raiser for states, but international events may keep many foreigners—and their money —away during the next few years.
Chafing Over Federal Land Control On Display As County Leaders Visit Capitol Hill
County officials came to Washington, D.C. to discuss a federal program that provides payments to localities for tax-exempt public lands. Some GOP members of Congress highlighted broader issues on Thursday.
As States Step Back From Sales Tax Holidays, Wisconsin Gov. Embraces One
Scott Walker says his plan “will provide tax relief to the hard-working families” in his state.
N.J. Ends Bistate Tax Deal With Pennsylvania; Challenging Alabama's 'Discriminatory' Judicial Elections
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Pittsburgh bridge within 30 minutes of collapsing; NYC brings in streetcar heavy hitter; and Illinois schools drivers on police.
Amid Slow Growth, Tax Revenue Has Recovered in 29 States
But some pockets of new fiscal stress have also emerged.
Ohio Struggles to Resolve Big Public Education Funding Questions
Since the 1997 DeRolph ruling, school district administrators have lamented the state’s ever-changing models to fund schools.
States Say ‘Bah! Humbug!’ to Sales Tax Holidays
While retailers have persuaded legislators that the feel-good tax breaks are good for the economy, studies have shown otherwise.
California Bill to Repeal ‘Tampon Tax’ on Its Way to the Governor
Women in California are one step closer to being able to buy feminine hygiene products tax-free.
Tax Credits for Ramps, Grab Bars to Help Seniors Stay at Home
Tax credits would help seniors pay for building modifications that would allow them to live at home longer.
Business Taxes in U.S. Cities to Draw New Scrutiny
How to evaluate effectiveness of incentives and exemptions.
Decried as Unfair, Taxes on Groceries Persist in Some States
A sales tax on groceries disproportionately hits the poor, but the states that have one rely on it as a steady source of revenue.
Where States Get Their Money
INFOGRAPHIC: A breakdown of each state's major revenue sources.
One County’s Complicated Quest for a New ZIP Code
In Nevada, sales tax is calculated by postal code. But that creates a tax-collection problem when they span multiple jurisdictions. Will USPS help fix Storey County's predicament?
Amid Building Boom, Debate over Publicly Funded Stadiums Goes On
Many economists maintain that states and cities that help pay for new stadiums and arenas rarely get their money’s worth.
New Jersey Looks at Hiking Its Gas Tax; Big Job Cuts to Hit Michigan Hard
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Big salmon ruling in Washington state; GOP legislature looks to override Missouri governor’s veto on gun legislation; and bad juvenile justice data in Ohio.
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