Archives: Meaghan O’Connor / Articles

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  9 years ago

  Volcker Alliance Calls For Greater Transparency and Integrity in State Budgeting

  While 49 states have some kind of a balanced budget requirement, budget challenges are a stark reality for numerous states. When lawmakers use temporary fixes to…

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  9 years ago

  Vermont’s Soft Drink Tax Is a Nightmare for Small Businesses

  Vermont consumers have an unwelcome surprise at the cash register: a new six-percent sales tax on their favorite soft drink. This session, Vermont passed $63 million in new taxes,…