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Accountant Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Returns in Connecticut
New Oklahoma tax bill challenged by attorney as unconstitutional
Oklahoma City attorney Jerry Fent challenged a highly touted tax-cut bill Thursday. Fent filed suit with the Oklahoma Supreme Court alleging that House Bill 2032 violates the state Constitution because it contains more than one subject.
Ohio Governor trying again on fracking tax
Ohio Governor John Kasich is trying to revive a twice-killed new severance tax on shale drilling by offering to send some of the proceeds back to 33 counties in Ohio's Appalachian region.
Maine bill to get marijuana legalization on ballot loses by 4 votes
The Maine House fell four votes short Friday of endorsing a measure that would move Maine closer to a statewide vote on legalizing recreational use of marijuana.
Missouri Governor vetoes state’s tax cut bill
Gov. Jay Nixon has vetoed a broad-based tax cut bill that Missouri lawmakers have hailed as one of their key accomplishments of the 2013 legislative session.
Maine State Representatives pass bill requiring online sales tax collection
The Maine House on Friday signed off on a measure that would require online retailers to collect Maine sales tax and turn it over to state coffers.
Major property tax cut in Iowa comes closer to passage
The Iowa Senate voted 43-6 Wednesday to pass a wide-ranging, historic tax relief package that will benefit all property classes, provide an estimated $120 credit to income taxpayers, and give a break to low-income working families.
Kansas Legislators clash on tax negotiations
Negotiations between House and Senate Republicans over tax-cutting proposals crashed Thursday morning as Senate leaders moved ahead to potentially vote on a new plan that House leaders say they haven't seen yet.
Los Angeles mayor’s office: Both sides expect smooth transition
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa began the formal transition of power to his successor on Thursday, hosting Mayor-elect Eric Garcetti for breakfast at Getty House where he told reporters that the city councilman had his "full support."