Tax

South Dakota has no state income tax and is more reliant on sales taxes for its budget than most states.

New National Association of Bond Lawyers president Sandy MacLennan wants to publish more research.

The tax reform plan does not mention munis and market participants would rather see it in writing than have assurances from the White House.

Republicans say they would offset repeal of SALT deduction by increasing the standard deduction.

The same coalition successfully prevented the repeal of the SALT deduction during 1986 tax debate.

House Majority Leader Dave Reed blames 'a small group of unknown people' at S&P for the state's downgrade while the Senate rejects a House revenue plan.

As lawmakers mull tax reform and infrastructure, MSRB wants them to understand the value of munis.

The National Governors Association plans to file a friend-of-the-court brief in case.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will soon sign the $3 billion incentive package.

The organization New Jersey Policy Perspective issued the report.

Senators, witnesses at hearing debated whether Congress should double or triple the standard deduction.

Minnesota must grant permits before work on the Red River project continues, the ruling says.

The bill contains $15.25B in hurricane aid and a 90-day debt ceiling suspension and spending measure.

Legislative package will provide more time for tax reform and pave the way for SLGS sales

Hawaii's governor signed a bill raising taxes to complete the Honolulu elevated rail project

An expert on California's local tax system said the ruling is unlikely to impact voter requirements for tax measures.

The nation's governors detail their tax reform concerns about municipal bonds to lawmakers.

Nicotine reduction could reduce the lure of smoking and the taxes cigarettes generate.

The subway crisis could change the political landscape, New York's mayor says.

Meanwhile, states are working to solve revenue collection problems with remote sales, S&P said.