Environment
Environment
Ear to the Ground
Will Trump Gut the Inflation Reduction Act to Pay for Tax Cuts?
Nov 25, 2024 Despite pushback from House Republicans, he’s certainly going to try.
Economic Justice
Why Most Americans Can’t Afford EVs
Apr 18, 2024 The tax credits are too complicated and trade warriors are blocking cheaper Chinese models.
The School Privatization Agenda Has Taken a Hit
Nov 22, 2018 Among the positive signs from the recent midterm elections is the pushback against privatizating public education in the U.S.
Inside Amazon’s Abusive Labor Practices
Jan 26, 2018 The company routinely pays wages barely above the poverty line, while using intrusive surveillance systems to monitor the workforce and measure if targets were met.
U.S. Congress to Corporations: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Dec 18, 2015 The "good things" in the budget bill and tax cut package "come at far too high a price."
Calif. Governor, L.A. Mayor Push Plans to Boost Entertainment Tax Credit, Minimum Wage
Aug 27, 2014 On Wednesday, California Gov. Jerry Brown and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti were inching closer to resolution on two big economic goals for the state and city, respectively.
Michigan Republicans Propose Absurd Tax Credit
Nov 26, 2012 The good news for parents to be in Michigan: Republican state lawmakers want to give a tax credit for fetuses beginning at 12 weeks' gestation. The bad news: Last year, the state eliminated tax cuts for children who were already born.
