States spend billions of dollars every year on tax breaks for businesses. A growing number of states require companies to disclose certain information on the tax breaks they have received. Disclosure allows states to evaluate the costs and benefits of tax breaks. States can monitor tax breaks by looking at job creation levels, job retention,Continue reading “Washington Lags Behind Other States in Corporate Disclosure and Accountability”
Monthly Archives: January 2004
Don’t Lien on Me: Why the State’s Medical Indigency Care Program is Unhealthy for Idahoans
Health insurance is the most important vehicle for gaining access to health care services. It makes a substantial difference in the type of services people are able to obtain. The consequences for people without health insurance are serious: one study found that the uninsured are almost six times more likely than the insured to haveContinue reading “Don’t Lien on Me: Why the State’s Medical Indigency Care Program is Unhealthy for Idahoans”
End the Costly R&D Tax Breaks: Invest in Washington’s Families
In 1994, Washington State enacted the Business and Occupation (B&O) tax credit for Research and Development (R&D) and the sales tax deferral for R&D to, among other reasons, stimulate the economy and increase competitiveness in high technology. After nine years and extensive review by the Department of Revenue, it is clear that these tax incentivesContinue reading “End the Costly R&D Tax Breaks: Invest in Washington’s Families”
Idaho Lags Behind Region and Nation in Prescription Drug Savings
With prescription drug prices on the rise, more and more states are pooling the purchases of their state agencies and are joining together with other states to negotiate large prescription drug discounts. As this report details, numerous states are already saving substantial sums using purchasing pools. But Idaho lags behind the Northwest and the nationContinue reading “Idaho Lags Behind Region and Nation in Prescription Drug Savings”
Medicaid Supports Idaho’s County Economics
This report provides an overview of the important contributions Medicaid makes to the economy of and quality of life in Idaho. Throughout the state, Medicaid spending directly purchases goods and services, and supports health care industry jobs for Idaho’s counties. These direct health care purchases trigger further cycles of earning and purchases that ripple throughoutContinue reading “Medicaid Supports Idaho’s County Economics”