Recent Research: Budgets and Taxes

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: National Infrastructure Bank

Matthew Glans
May 10, 2013

The Obama administration recently made the establishment of a National Infrastructure Bank part of its proposed budget.

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

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.