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El primer saqueo de pensiones del país está ocurriendo en Washington
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No, Washington’s budget is not shrinking despite progressive claims
Washington's state operating budget has doubled over the past 10 years, climbing from roughly $38 billion to $80 billion. A handful of progressive advocacy groups are nevertheless telling the public that the budget has…
If Washington’s New Income Tax Was About “Fairness,” Why Were Affordability Amendments Rejected?
Washingtonians were told the state’s new income tax was about “fairness.” Supporters said it would make our tax system less regressive, improve affordability and ask only the wealthiest residents to pay more so ordinary…
What is MTLeg Studying?
"This really underscores why we need to reform state and federal permitting laws so Montana can build things again." The following has been adapted from an excerpt of the Frontier Weekly Newsletter written by…
The nation’s first pension raid is happening in Washington
Retired Washington firefighters and police officers are suing the state to stop one of the most dangerous pension raids in American history.They should win, and the courts should not have to work hard to get there.House Bill…
Budget Deal Reportedly Earmarks $100M for 1199 and Extends MCO Tax
As Governor Hochul and legislative leaders rush to finalize the overdue state budget, outlines of some healthcare-related deals have begun to emerge from the closed-door negotiations. Those deals reportedly include…
NH offers the lowest gas and grocery prices in New England this Memorial Day Weekend
Granite Staters can expect to have the most affordable Memorial Day Weekend in New England this year, as New Hampshire offers the region’s lowest gas and grocery prices, a Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy review of…
Fix licensing. Expand access. Lower costs. Free workers.
Imagine having to stop at state lines and earn a new driver’s license every time you traveled, despite years of safe driving experience. States recognize that the public benefit of mobility outweighs minor differences in…
Workers needed tax relief. Olympia gave them something else.
Washington state lawmakers could have given workers a sales-tax cut this past legislative session. They could have lowered or enforced limitations on the payroll taxes eating into workers’ wages. They could have changed state…
Unleashing Hope via K–12 Scholarships for Families: Why Rhode Island Should Opt-In to Federal Education Tax Credits
Rhode Island’s symbol may be the Anchor of Hope, but Ocean State students cannot hope for a bright tomorrow without a great education today! As Rhode Island legislators debate whether or how severely to halt meaningful…
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