Illinois
Commentary: Mercatus Pension Study Demonstrates Advantages Of Defined Contribution System
'A defined contribution system is one no longer supported by taxpayers, but, rather by the responsible [...]
Read moreFiscal Watchdog Ranks Louisiana 43rd in Nation for Indebtedness
A new state ranking for assets relative to liabilities, released this week, finds Louisiana to be the [...]
Read moreNew Study: Higher Tax Burden, New Spending and More Debt Hurts Economic Growth
American Legislative Exchange Council claims that states with lower and falling tax burdens are [...]
Read moreAmazon Tax Passes House, Moves to the Senate
An expansion of state taxing powers - HB 641 - better known as the Amazon tax, passed the House today [...]
Read moreRevenue Desperation Pushing States to Institute Amazon Tax
HB 641 - better known as the Amazon tax - would reclassify out-of-state companies as in-state if they [...]
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Analysis of New Hospital Complex Questions Scale of Project
In contrast to the state's vision for the UMC, Kaufman Ellis determines that "UMC, as currently [...]
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Obama to Overhaul “No Child Left Behind” and Expand “Race to the Top”
President Obama announced he has no plan to reduce federal education funding, and instead seeks to revise [...]
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Union Wages Drive Up Costs, Increase Tax Burden for Louisiana Residents
Public sector unions are boosting taxpayer costs in Louisiana just as they are in other states. The [...]
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Health Care Compacts Could Expand Consumer Choice and Cancel Out Federal Mandates
Health care compacts can protect against federal overreach, cancel out ObamaCare and restore federalism. [...]
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