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In which Southwest states do residents pay the most sales tax?

Post author By Patrick M. Brenner
Post date June 16, 2023
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Which states in the American Southwest have the most sales per person?

New Mexico and Nevada lead the region, while Oklahoma and Utah report the lowest sales tax burdens.

Tags Groceries, Gross Receipts Tax, Sales, Sales Tax, Spending, Tax Burden

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‘Unpleasantly Surprised Almost Every Single Day’

Post author By D. Dowd Muska
Post date January 23, 2023
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Is promoting tourism a legitimate government function?

Tags Corporate Welfare, Oklahoma, Spending, Taxpayers, Tourism

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Let the Sessions (and the Spending) Begin!

Post author By D. Dowd Muska
Post date January 17, 2023
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All eight states of the American Southwest are, or will soon be, in session. Will legislators return budget surpluses to inflation-battered taxpayers, or launch spend-a-thons?

Tags Budget, California, Gavin Newsom, New Mexico, Spending, Tax Cuts, Taxpayers