Recent Research: Budgets and Taxes

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

Research & Commentary: Vermont Tax Hikes

Matthew Glans
April 12, 2013

The Vermont Legislature is considering a vast new

Research & Commentary: Illinois Pension Reform

Matthew Glans
March 28, 2013

The state employee pension system in Illinois is broke, both financially and structurally.

Research & Commentary: Kentucky Pension Reform

Matthew Glans
March 2, 2013

Kentucky’s government employee pension system is currently carrying a $33 billion unfunded liability and has less than half the money it needs to cover all its present and future obligations.

The Leaflet - The Battle Over The Minimum Wage

Robin Knox
February 28, 2013

In his State of the Union Address, President Barack Obama proposed raising the national minimum wage from $7.25 to $9 per hour.

Research & Commentary: State Motor Fuel Taxes

Matthew Glans, Taylor Smith
February 25, 2013

Several states across the country are considering increases in their motor fuel taxes to fund repairs and improvements to infrastructure.

Research & Commentary: North Carolina Tax Reform

Matthew Glans
February 11, 2013

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

Research & Commentary: Wisconsin Income Tax Reform

Matthew Glans
January 28, 2013

In his 2013 State of the State Address, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker proposed cuts in the state’s income tax rates to be phased in over a few years.