If, at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. And again. And potentially, again. Despite being spurned not once but twice with vetoes from New
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California Cigarette Tax Vote Remains Too Close To Call
Last week, voters in California were split on a measure that would impose a $1 per pack excise tax on cigarettes. Despite more than $60
Read MoreCalifornia Cigarette Tax Battle Attracts Money & Attention
If New York City Mayor Bloomberg gets his way, it will soon be a lot more expensive to light up in California. Yes, that Mayor
Read MoreBan It, Tax It Or Leave It Alone? The Great Soda Debate
This morning, I passed a runner on the trail carrying an open can of Mountain Dew. And you know what I was thinking, right? How
Read MoreMinnesota Vikings Inch Closer To New Stadium As Concerns About Funding Continue
Last night, the Minnesota House voted 73-58 to approve a public-private venture to build a new football stadium. The move happened after lawmakers adjusted the
Read MoreMinnesota Vikings Fans Hold Breath As Legislature Determines Team’s Future
The 2012 NFL season is set to open in 121 days (not that I’m counting or anything). The game opener will be a showdown between
Read MorePA Revenue Goof Sends Taxpayers To Viagra Site
Two years ago, I wrote my very first piece for Forbes. The article, titled Tax Amnesty Works Without Big Brother, was the result of criticisms
Read MoreNew Voter ID Laws Cost Taxpayers Millions
When I was a teenager, as soon as I was able, I rushed down to our local library to register to vote. In North Carolina,
Read MoreWill North Carolina Win The Hunger Games?
When you think post-apocalyptic North America, you think western North Carolina, right? That’s what Lionsgate Entertainment is betting on. On March 23, the über-hyped Hunger
Read MoreTaxpayers Pay Up While Lottery Winner Cleans Up
“It’s hard. I am struggling.” That’s how Amanda Clayton justified her use of taxpayer-funded benefits – after winning $1 million in the Michigan lottery. Until
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