California
state of the United States of America
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Op-Ed
It’s wrong to force Arizonans to pay for government lobbying
As the smackdown over school choice in Arizona intensifies, taxpayers in the Grand Canyon State should know that they’re paying for both attacks on and defenses of the Empowerment Scholarship Account Program. The Arizona School Boards…
Originally published inArizona Daily Star
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Policy Brief
A 3-Letter Word: J-O-B-S
Our region’s employment boom continues.
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Policy Brief
In which Southwest states do residents pay the most sales tax?
New Mexico and Nevada lead the region, while Oklahoma and Utah report the lowest sales tax burdens.
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Policy Brief
SPPI Employment Index: November-April
The good times roll on — how long can they last?
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Policy Brief
Paying for Your Golden Years, and Theirs
Local- and state-government employees need a dose of reality.
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Policy Brief
SPPI Employment Index: October-March
The American Southwest’s jobs boom continues.
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Policy Brief
We’re No. 17.5! We’re No. 17.5!
The latest research from the American Legislative Exchange Council offers more cause for optimism.