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California Democrats pass budget with taxes, cuts and tricks

Democratic lawmakers passed a rare on-time state budget Wednesday over Republican objections, but the plan — balanced with a blend of taxes, cuts and clever accounting — faces an uncertain fate at the hands of Gov. Jerry Brown.

 

Cash-Strapped States Turn to Sin Taxes

Cash-Strapped States Turn to Sin Taxes

In a recession, state lawmakers are taxing personal vices. It’s good for you, they say, but it’s really better for their budgets.

 

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