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North Carolina isn’t the only state to rely on JLF research
March 25, 2019
The Locker Room (North Carolina)
The TRS states that it uses net, not gross payments, subtracting taxes from gross payments to active and retired teachers ‘to be more conservative.’
Sal for solutions
March 22, 2019
Arizona Progress and Gazette
This measure is a multi-faceted attack on pension debt.
Comment letters re: Financial Reporting Model Preliminary Views
March 22, 2019
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (US)
In our opinion, long-term capital asset and debt financing activities should be limited to governmental activities as a whole, as opposed to any specific fund.
Illinoisans think roads are in fair or bad shape, but don’t want to pay more to fix them: poll
March 26, 2019
Chicago Tribune
But when asked if they would pay more taxes or fees to improve the transportation system, 74 percent of Illinois residents said no.
Enzi pushes for massive federal budget reform
March 26, 2019
KPVI News (Wyoming)
Enzi’s budget presents a stark contrast to Trump’s proposal, particularly in regards to the president’s revenue projections under the 2017 tax cuts, which many regarded as overly optimistic.
Mozambique wants government guarantees on Proindicus debt cancelled
March 14, 2019
Reuters
“Mozambique is seeking the cancellation of government guarantees on debts run up by state-run security firm Proindicus which helped spark a debt crisis in the country … The loans, which were not disclosed to donors like the International Monetary Fund, spurred donors to cut off support when they were disclosed in 2016, triggering a currency collapse and a default on Mozambique’s sovereign debt.”
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