Posts Tagged ‘Taxes’

Vote Yes on Saturday to Prevent New Taxes

Vote Yes on Saturday to Prevent New Taxes

We believe that voters should support this amendment and vote Yes on Saturday. While there is no doubt that policymakers have been challenged by recent budget shortfalls, most taxpayers face challenges of their own. These taxpayers must live within their means and we believe that policymakers should do the same.

Commentary: President Obama’s Latest Jobs Bill Full Of Unwise Proposals

Commentary: President Obama’s Latest Jobs Bill Full Of Unwise Proposals

The administration rosily projects that ‘not a dime’ will be added to the deficit, but this ridiculous promise is left to Congress to fulfill.

Guest Commentary: Cutting Tax Breaks Means Higher Prices

Guest Commentary: Cutting Tax Breaks Means Higher Prices

Don Briggs weighs in on the debate at the federal level. His view: burdening suppliers will do anything but lower gas prices.

Jindal Receives “A” Grade for Fiscal Policy

Cato Institute ranks Governor second in nation Today the Cato Institute released its 2010 Fiscal Policy Report Card on America’s Governors, and awarded Governor Bobby Jindal one of only four A grades. Each governor received a score for his past two year’s fiscal performance, from a limited government perspective, and Jindal’s 71 out of 100 [...]

Study Finds Federal Grants Lead to Increased State Taxes

Dependence on federal aid places state revenue in precarious position By Daniel M. Rothschild With federal grants to states increasing by 73 percent over the last decade and totaling $654 billion in 2010, governors and legislatures are grateful for federal assistance in plugging budget gaps. They may rethink their decisions in the coming years; however, [...]