Sacramento Bee - - Capitol Alert
November 20, 2009
| Torey Van Oot
No shortage of news around the Capitol this week. The Legislative Analyst's Office delivered more bad news about California's future fiscal shortfalls. The Assembly moved up...
AP IMPACT: Tobacco execs quickly find tax loophole
November 16, 2009
| MATT APUZZO
That effectively gives tobacco marketing executives an opportunity to shape the company's tax rate. Nearly overnight, roll-your-own brands like Criss Cross and Farmers Gold...
Roll Your Own Tax Rate
November 23, 2009
| digg
A recent law should be amended to bring roll-your-own cigarettes under proper federal controls and full taxation. ...
Senate should pass health reform bill
November 19, 2009
| DesMoinesRegister.com
The bill increases the Medicare payroll tax rate.5 percent for high-income earners. This tax - which has been in effect since 1966 - is dedicated to a trust fund that pays for...
Cook County sales tax debate's twists, turns
November 17, 2009
| chicagotribune.com - Local news
March 1, 2008: Cook County Board approves a penny-on-the-dollar sales tax increase, raising the county sales tax rate to 1.75 percent. ...
Surveys go out to 1,200 Ankeny households
November 16, 2009
| DesMoinesRegister.com
'' Those added topics include: - Feedback on the city's property tax rate - The possibility of four-day work weeks for certain city employees - Where residents would or would...
Regional park on Urbandale's west side' a jewel'
November 16, 2009
| DesMoinesRegister.com
'' I think we do a great job of balancing the amenities that our community wants versus keeping a low tax rate that attracts businesses. It's a fine balancing act,'' Urbandale...
Public gets voice on spending
November 10, 2009
| indystar.com
In Beech Grove, voters approved a property tax rate increase (about $115 a year for the owner of a $100,000 home) that will allow the local school district to maintain...
Clive's lack of growth could stunt city services
November 09, 2009
| DesMoinesRegister.com
Clive officials may have to choose between cutting back on city services or raising the tax rate ... At $9.53 per 1,000 of taxable value, Clive's tax rate is one of the lowest in...
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