The year 2023 presented a challenging fiscal scenario for the Commonwealth of Virginia. A standoff between the governor and state legislators brought the state to the precipice of a shutdown as the new fiscal year approached with no budget agreement in sight. At the heart of this was a rift in
Tax policy is not merely a financial instrument. It's a reflection of democratic commitment and the very interaction between citizens and their government. Professor Clint Wallace of the University of South Carolina School of Law presents a compelling argument: tax policy is a cornerstone of
Financial regulators in the United States are taking another crack at creating rules aimed at curbing the kind of risky behavior by bank executives that played a significant role in the financial crisis and more recent banking failures. This move is part of a large-scale effort to tighten
Framingham, Massachusetts, is on the verge of an economic evolution with the establishment of the Framingham Economic Development Corporation (EDC). This new entity is poised to replace the former Framingham Economic Development & Industrial Corporation (EDIC), offering a renewed approach to
In the aftermath of the pandemic, the U.S. government unleashed an unprecedented wave of spending aimed at stabilizing a reeling economy. But the tides are changing, and economists are sounding the alarm: continued government outlays may be fueling an inflationary spiral. Recent data signals that
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has voiced significant concern regarding exemptions suggested for copyright laws, which would permit the circumvention of protective measures in industrial repair. This issue is at the heart of the escalating "right-to-repair" debate. The
