New Mexico and Nevada lead the region, while Oklahoma and Utah report the lowest sales tax burdens.
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New Mexico and Nevada lead the region, while Oklahoma and Utah report the lowest sales tax burdens.
Is promoting tourism a legitimate government function?
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?