Articles by State Data Lab
Taxpayers Continue to Flee States with Heaviest Tax Burdens
United Van Lines (UVL) is one of the largest moving companies in the United States. Each year since ...
03 Jan, 2014
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2 min read
When Is a Buck a Buck?
... and why does this matter for government accounting?The financial crisis in recent years challeng...
23 Sep, 2013
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3 min read
Accounting Issues and Social Strife
In 2011, Wisconsin state budget and accounting issues actually got so exciting they brought reminder...
20 Sep, 2013
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2 min read
Timeliness of State Financial Reporting "Improves"
More states file “on time” -- on their own standard, anywayTruthful accounting includes timely accou...
13 Sep, 2013
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1 min read
Do Independent Voters Need More Independent Candidates?
Demand, meet SupplyAmidst some disenchantment with both major political parties, the chart above sho...
30 Aug, 2013
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1 min read
Public Sector Unions Related to Higher Debt?
Earlier this year, Michigan became the 24th state in the nation with a ‘right-to-work’ law. And two...
26 Aug, 2013
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1 min read
Paying More for Less? Interest Expenses Rise
It’s general knowledge that falling interest rates help debtors. As long as a loan can be refinance...
05 Aug, 2013
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2 min read
A Lesson from the Motown Meltdown
It looks like the Motor City has finally broken down, and it’s heading to the mechanic shop to...
19 Jul, 2013
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4 min read