Heartland Newspapers - Fiscal

Poll: Most People See No Improvement from Federal Spending Surge

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February 13, 2013
Adjusted for inflation, federal spending per capita has increased approximately 39 percent since 1992, yet a new Reason-Rupe poll&n

Leading Analyst Calls Tax-Raising Moves in ‘Blue’ States a ‘Suicide Strategy’

Steve Stanek
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February 13, 2013
Joel Kotkin once again shows that he is a particularly astute observer and analyst of economic and demographic trends in his latest Forbes.com piece,

Missouri Legislators Mull Special Tax on Violent Video Games

Johnny Kampis
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February 12, 2013
A Missouri lawmaker wants to levy a tax on violent video games, with the extra money going toward studying mental health issues.

Cell Phones Often Taxed More Heavily Than Alcohol and Cigarettes

Steve Stanek
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February 12, 2013
Wireless consumers in the United States pay more than 17 percent in taxes and fees on average on their cell phone bills, including more than 11 percent in state and local charges, according to a ne

Understanding the Many Costs of Corporate Welfare

Sheldon Richman
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February 11, 2013
When Congress and President Obama in January came up with their beyond-the-last-minute deal to put off addressing the coming fiscal crisis, The Wall Street Journal turned the spotlight on

Fuel Taxes, Tolls Pay for Only One-Third of Road Spending

Joseph Henchman
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February 08, 2013
A key issue for many state legislatures this year is transportation funding. Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) and Virginia Gov.

Study Shows Need to End Secrecy in Government Union Collective Bargaining

Rob Kramer
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February 08, 2013
Secret negotiations over employment contracts between union representatives and government officials are the norm in nearly every state in the union.

WI Moves Toward Constitutional Change to Protect Transportation Funds

Kirsten Adshead
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February 07, 2013
The Wisconsin Legislature is edging closer to asking voters whether to amend the state constitution to ensure transportation-related revenue stays in the transportation fund.

Study Debunks Tax ‘Myths’ of Political ‘Progressives’

Steve Stanek
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February 07, 2013
The U.S. economy is suffering its deepest and most prolonged recession since the Great Depression.
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