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Iowa's legislative session is nearly a month old and the state income tax remains a focal point. Republicans want tax cuts by establishing a flat tax rate, while policy experts wonder how it would shape the state moving forward. Republican Gov. ...
Gov. Tom Wolf delivers his final budget proposal today, and transportation leaders are hopeful he'll discuss funds for infrastructure, after last month's bridge collapse in Pittsburgh. On average, many Pennsylvania bridges are more than half a century old. ...
A bill in the Maryland General Assembly would address price-gouging among health care staffing agencies increasing their rates amid a national worker shortage. Senate Bill 565 would prevent companies from hiking prices on "essential goods or services" more than 10% during and for three months after a public health emergency. Sen. ...
Amid talk of slashing the state's income tax, experts say Kentucky's tax-code reforms should focus instead on eliminating tax breaks for the wealthy and corporations. The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and other supporters of doing away with the income tax say it is a necessary step to retain businesses. Jason Bailey, executive director of the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy, pointed out income tax revenue is critical to ensure quality schools, health care, roads and other public investments affecting quality of life. ...
Rabbi Henry Jay Karp explains the concept behind One Human Family QCA and an event the group is organizing on February 16.