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State Tax Revenues Start Rebounding
Tax collections for states across the country rose by 2.2 percent in April-June, the second consecutive quarterly increase, according to preliminary data in this “flash” report. Sales tax revenues were particularly strong, rising 5.9 percent compared to a year earlier. Yet revenues remain sharply below pre-recession levels.
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Savings From State Assumption of Medicaid Administration Uncertain
New York State’s planned assumption of county Medicaid administration could reduce taxpayer costs, but significant savings will depend on successful implementation and improved administrative processes, according to this Institute report, released August 26. The report, funded by the New York State Health Foundation, examines differences in Medicaid nursing home eligibility denials among counties as an illustration of the challenges the state will face in taking over administration of Medicaid from 57 counties and New York City.
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The Institute in the news...
States See Pickup in Tax Revenue; Wall Street Journal:
The Wall Street Journal on August 30 reported on the Institute's latest “flash” state revenue report, noting that higher taxes and a slowly improving economy led to an increase in collections in the second quarter of this year.
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The Capitol Pressroom; WCNY:
Capitol Pressroom Host Susan Arbetter interviewed Institute Director Thomas Gais and Deputy Director Robert Ward on August 18 about a topic she referred to as "the F Word: Federalism." Arbetter asked our experts about the Obama administration's use of centralized governance to ensure that states implement the federal agenda.
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