Threat to Tax Deduction Roils High-Tax States
Could the deduction for state and local taxes disappear from the federal form? Wealthy, high-tax states hope not.
In Tide of Red Ink, Some States Show Surpluses
The budget winners avoided deep tax cuts and maintained robust rainy day funds.
Trump's Infrastructure Plan Dwarfed by Estimates of Need
States welcome President-elect Donald Trump’s $1 trillion infrastructure plan. But their need is more than three times that.
State Financial Disclosure Antiquated, Inaccessible
The personal financial holdings of candidates for state office and elected officials are often vague and hard to get.
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.
Big Money Pours into State Ballot Issue Campaigns
California routinely leads the nation in dollars raised and spent to pass or kill ballot propositions, and the trend is spreading to other states.
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.
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.
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.
Pennsylvania, Illinois Budget Fights Hold Lessons for Other States
Does protecting critical services from harm prolong budget fights?
Protect Wolves or Hunt Them? Western States Are in the Crosshairs
Western states like Washington are walking a line between preserving wolves as an endangered species and helping ranchers control them.
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 State Minimum Wage Hikes Come With 'Off Ramps'
Many states that raised their minimum wages this year took a cautious approach.
Frustrated by Federal Inaction, Some States Consider Carbon Taxes
The idea is to discourage the use of carbon fuel like coal and oil by making them more expensive.
Will Gun Tax Survive Challenge?
Seattle’s controversial tax on guns and ammunition puts the city at the center of a dispute over whether municipalities can tax firearms or if states alone have that power.
Why Small Cities and Counties Rarely Merge
Although the consolidation of jurisdictions can streamline services and achieve cost savings, a combination of history, politics and pride can be big stumbling blocks.
As Nation Moves to a Service Economy, States Look to Tax It More
In states from Arizona to Oklahoma, lawmakers are considering bills that would impose the sales tax on services ranging from beauty salons to funeral homes.
It’s Tax Season, and States Are Battling Bogus Requests for Refunds
To avoid paying millions of dollars in bogus income tax returns, states are coordinating with the IRS and tax-preparation companies this year to combat online tax filing scams.
Revenue Is Up in Most States; But Weak Forecasts Prompt Caution
Most state budgets are in the black this year, but many governors and legislators are reluctant to go on a spending spree.
For Tesla, a Fight to Sell in Some States
Some states have banned direct sales of Teslas to consumers.
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