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In this issue: The President's State of the Union health care proposal; how to close the federal tax gap; and more.
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Is Washington's unconstitutional property tax cap back from the dead?; and more.
Facing a cloudy fiscal forecast, lawmakers in Michigan and Connecticut are poised to increase income taxes on upper-income families.But a similar plan in Minnesota has been vetoed by Governor Tim Pawlenty.
Amidst growing evidence that big oil companies aren't paying their fair state of corporate taxes, lawmakers in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania are proposing bold new ideas for a windfall profits tax on the oil industry. But will consumers get soaked?
Until Gov. Gregoire backs an income tax, Washington can't follow Oregon's lead. Posted: January 27, 2010 Read more >>
After Oregon voters approved a high-end income tax hike, Gov. Gregoire sends congratulations. Posted: January 27, 2010 Read more >>
Gregoire sees $780M in "new revenue," but mostly window dressing. Posted: January 12, 2010 Read more >>
Boston Globe Op-Ed make good points on federal budget deficit realities. Posted: February 1, 2010 Read more>>
Obama would allow $5,000 created for each job creation-- capped at $500K. Posted: February 1, 2010 Read more>>
The NY Times' Andrew Sorkin notes that NY Senators are caught between the president and Wall Street. Posted: February 1, 2010 Read more>>
Third rail or holy grail? This ITEP report assesses options for a progressive state income tax. Posted: June 3, 2008 Read more >>
It's the mother of all sales tax loopholes-- and it will take a coordinated effort by state and federal lawmakers to close it. Posted: April 3, 2007 Read more >>
What does "fairness" mean? What other principles should Washington policymakers be thinking of as they struggle with tax reform. Find out here. Read more >>
Anti-property-tax sentiment may mean more tax cuts this year. But are Washington taxes all that high to begin with? Read more >>
Washington lawmakers are intently focused on options for property tax reform. A "circuit breaker" credit is one promising option. Read more >>