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State revenue shortfall back above $100M

Sales tax collections off 9 percent in March

Apr 8, 2009 3:03 PM

A Tennessee-bred health care reform blueprint

A group led by veteran investor Clayton McWhorter has formulated what it says is a budget-neutral plan to reshape the U.S. health care system. Among its features: A Federal Health Reserve that will be the linchpin of the health insurance system and various subsidies for lower-income people.

Apr 6, 2009 12:09 PM

There's no state tax holiday this spring

But that won't keep some area businesses from trying to a gain promotional edge based on the concept:

While shoppers may not realize yet that there won't be a holiday this spring, several middle Tennessee retailers are offering their own economic stimulus. Electronic Express and Haverty's Furniture both advertise a "Tax Free Weekend".

Mar 29, 2009 2:04 PM

Cat Financial gets called out in W. Va.

The Nashville-based subsidiary of Caterpillar is the second-biggest delinquent taxpayer on the tax rolls of the Kanawha County Commission, which includes Charleston. It owes almost $250,000.

Mar 17, 2009 12:15 AM

Not really helping things

Jeff Cornwall says potential entrepreneurs and the companies they might want to launch aren't being done any favors by the Obama administration. And that will hurt of us.

Ever feel like you are trying to put out a forest fire with a garden hose?

Feb 23, 2009 8:06 AM

Morning Links: 24 November 2008

The Guv takes aim at FONCEs, Psych Solutions' safety record under fire, HCA cutting in Virginia, Nissan reaches buyout goals, and more...

Nov 23, 2008 5:34 PM

Bredesen looks to close family biz tax loophole

Gov. Phil Bredesen wants to repeal the tax benefits enjoyed by FONCEs, family-owned non-corporate entities, a move that would generate about $45 million per year. The repeal – which appeared to be dead earlier this year – looks set to put the Governor at odds with the new GOP-controlled General Assembly.

Nov 23, 2008 4:37 PM