Recent Research: Budgets and Taxes

Research and Commentary: Arizona Medicaid Expansion

John Nothdurft
June 12, 2013

As states begin debating whether to implement the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), many, including Arizona, are still debating whether to expand their Medicaid programs.

Research & Commentary: Wisconsin Tax Reform Update

Matthew Glans
June 4, 2013

Wisconsin has consistently ranked among the worst states in the nation over the past 30 years for its

Research & Commentary: Ohio Municipal Income Tax Reform

Matthew Glans
June 3, 2013

In an effort to improve their state’s economic competitiveness, Ohio legislators are considering major reforms to the state’s unique municipal income tax system.

Research & Commentary: Rhode Island Corporate Tax Reform

Matthew Glans
May 30, 2013

In an effort to address his state’s uncompetitive corporate tax system and attract new business to Rhode Island, Gov.

Research & Commentary: North Carolina Tax Reform

Matthew Glans
May 20, 2013

This year North Carolina joined the growing number of states considering major changes to its tax system.

Research & Commentary: Privatizing the Tennessee Valley Authority

Taylor Smith, Matthew Glans
May 16, 2013

In his 2014 budget, President Barack Obama called for a strategic review of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).

Research & Commentary: Stockton, California and Municipal Bankruptcies

Matthew Glans
April 15, 2013

According to Governing magazine, there were 28 public bankruptcies in 2011 and 2012.

Research & Commentary: National Minimum Wage Hike

Matthew Glans
April 12, 2013

In his 2013 State of the Union Address, President Obama proposed increasing the national minimum wage from $7.25 to $9.00 an hour, with the stated goal of raising the incomes of millions