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- Stateline Story
Maine Tax Cuts May Outlive Republican Rule
Democrats won legislative victories campaigning against tax cuts, but may not have the power or inclination to repeal them. more
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- Featured Collection
- States' Fiscal Health
State Tax Incentives for Economic Development
This collection of research highlights steps that states can take to create fiscally sound state tax incentives and to determine whether existing incentives are generating solid economic returns.
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- Stateline Story
Medicaid Trumps `Fiscal Cliff’ as Top State Budget Concern
Medicaid is still the biggest budget worry for the coming year, according to a new survey of state legislative directors to be released soon. Nowhere is the problem larger than in Texas, which faces a $4.3 billion Medicaid deficit. more
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December 13, 2012
Avoiding Blank Checks
Two up-front steps can help states create fiscally sound tax incentives. When policy makers omit these steps, they leave their states vulnerable to unexpected budget challenges. more
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- Data Visualizations
- Fiscal Federalism Initiative
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- Stateline Story
After Tax Hike, Arkansas Plans Highway Building Boom
Transportation funding advocates have suffered setbacks in several states recently. In Arkansas, they won big. more
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- Stateline Story
Cyber Monday Sparks Calls for Online Sales Tax
A coalition of small business leaders is hoping this will be the last Cyber Monday of the era without online sales taxes. It is pressing Congress to pass legislation requiring most online retailers to collect and remit sales taxes.
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- Stateline Story
To Raise Revenue, Raise Tobacco Taxes, Kentucky Commission Says
Kentucky’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Tax Reform recommended the state increase its cigarette tax from 60 cents to $1 per pack, along with a proportional hike on other forms of tobacco. more
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- Stateline Story
Infographic: Ballot Measures Gave Voters Say on Divisive Issues
Voters in 38 states will decide 174 statewide ballot measures on Election Day. Are any on your ballot? more
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- Stateline Story
Obama's and Romney’s Tax Plans: What Do They Mean for States?
Overlooked during the presidential campaigns is how Obama and Romney’s tax proposals could affect states. Here’s a look. more
