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In the Loop: What’s in the Build Back Better Act

John ZangDecember 27, 2021January 4, 2022

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by KaraSuva from Pixabay On November 19, 2021, the House passed a $2 trillion reconciliation bill—the Build Back Better Act—to implement key elements...

Finance Tax

State-Level Opportunity Zone Legislation

Ryan StevensDecember 8, 2021December 8, 2021

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by 12019 from Pixabay Did you know there are 8,764 Opportunity Zones in the United States? Opportunity Zones are economically distressed communities. New...

Finance Tax

History of Thanksgiving & Current Thanksgiving & Small Biz Saturday Legislation

Ryan StevensNovember 24, 2021November 23, 2021

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by pinwhalestock from Pixabay How Thanksgiving Came to Be In 1789, President George Washington issued a proclamation naming Thursday, November 26, 1789 as...

Finance Tax

Earned Income Tax Credit Update: EITC Legislation

statecapitallobbyistSeptember 8, 2021September 9, 2021

Digital image by Ryan Stevens; image source by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable tax credit for workers with moderate- to low-income levels. Eligibility for...

Finance Tax

Auto-IRA Legislation Update: Public Retirement for Private Sector Workers

Ryan StevensMay 26, 2021May 26, 2021

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image sources by Tumisu & Gerd Altmann from Pixabay According to a recent Pew report, at least 1/4 of nongovernmental, nonagricultural, full-time U.S. workers do not have access...

Minimum Wage Tax

2021 Minimum Wage Legislation

statecapitallobbyistMay 24, 2021May 24, 2021

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image sources by Gerd Altmann & Mediamodifier from Pixabay The current federal minimum wage for covered nonexempt workers is $7.25 per hour. However, many states have their...

Capitol Hill Environment Tax

Vehicle Miles Traveled Tax: VMT Legislation

Ryan StevensMarch 30, 2021April 12, 2021

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image sources by Gerd Altmann, andreas160578, & Rudy and Peter Skitterians from Pixabay President Joe Biden’s forthcoming stimulus package is set to focus on efforts to rebuild...

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Election 2020 Update: Voters in 5 States Approve Marijuana Legalization

Ryan StevensNovember 6, 2020November 19, 2020

Earlier this fall, we examined the five states where marijuana legalization would appear before voters via ballot measures. This includes New Jersey, Montana, South Dakota, Arizona, and Mississippi. Heading into...

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In the Loop: What’s in the Build Back Better Act

State-Level Opportunity Zone Legislation

History of Thanksgiving & Current Thanksgiving & Small Biz Saturday Legislation

Earned Income Tax Credit Update: EITC Legislation

Auto-IRA Legislation Update: Public Retirement for Private Sector Workers

2021 Minimum Wage Legislation

Vehicle Miles Traveled Tax: VMT Legislation

Election 2020 Update: Voters in 5 States Approve Marijuana Legalization

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