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Edwards' record challenged in Louisiana governor's debate
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Facing his two Republican challengers for their first head-to-head debate, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards fended off criticism Thursday that his tax policy and spending decisions are driving people from the state and hampering economic growth. U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham tangled with...
New Mexico clears backlog of tax rebates to film industry
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico cleared its backlog of pledged tax rebates to film and video production companies by reimbursing about $30 million of in-state spending, state taxation officials announced Thursday. The state paid out $100 million in backlogged credits in June. September payments of just...
California promises fight to keep auto emission authority
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Preparing for a lengthy legal battle with the Trump administration about how much pollution to allow from cars, California regulators on Thursday said they were considering cracking down on other emissions to make up for any impacts on air quality. The Trump administration on...
House backs tax credit to boost methane in manufacturing
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Legislation to cut taxes for manufacturers who use methane to make fertilizer or petrochemicals is on its way to Pennsylvania's Senate after a positive vote in the state House of Representatives. House members voted 139 to 46 on Thursday in favor of the proposed Energy and Fertilizer...
California to assist financing of California-Vegas train
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California officials on Wednesday could put a private company's plan to build a high-speed train connecting Las Vegas and Southern California one step closer to reality by helping it access billions of dollars in private financing. A committee chaired by state Treasurer Fiona Ma...
GOP lawmakers want special session to scrap food tax
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut's top Republican legislative leaders are urging their Democratic colleagues to call the General Assembly into a special session to stop a planned surcharge on prepared meals. A majority of lawmakers in the House of Representatives and Senate — 50% plus one —...
Report says lower income taxpayers are leaving Vermont
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — A report from Vermont legislators shows that low- and moderate-income taxpayers are leaving the state. The Times Argus writes that the report used Internal Revenue Service data between 2011 and 2016 to look at Vermonters moving in and out of the state. According to the report,...
Editorials from around Oregon
Selected editorials from Oregon newspapers: ___ The Medford Mail Tribune, Sept. 18, on federal financial support: Rural counties in Western states have fought for years to receive reasonable compensation for the vast swaths of federal land within their borders. Members of Congress spend considerable time...
Compromise or stunt? Budget impasse has staying power
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — With New Hampshire's temporary budget set to expire in a few weeks, Democrats say they are offering a compromise that makes meaningful concessions while preserving critical programs. But Republicans call the offer a political stunt. The state has been operating under a continuing...
Lamont says review of taxed, prepared foods under way
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Gov. Ned Lamont said Tuesday that Connecticut's tax department "too broadly interpreted" a planned surcharge on prepared foods and he has directed the agency to revisit which items should be affected. The Democrat said his budget office and legislative Democrats, who crafted the...
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