by Zachary Janowski | Jun 21, 2010 | Taxes & Spending
Several Connecticut corporations received funds under the federal Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP). This is an update on which companies received such funds and have paid back the federal government. Company Name Headquarters TARP Funds Received TARP Funds Owed*...
by Zachary Janowski | Jun 21, 2010 | Features, Health Care
The state board charged with implementing health care reform in Connecticut has close ties with a special interest group, raising questions about the board’s independence since the advocacy group has hired the outside experts advising the board. Last month, the...
by Zachary Janowski | Jun 21, 2010 | Taxes & Spending
Maryland’s budget deficit was growing at an alarming rate. Sound familiar? To solve the problem the cash-strapped General Assembly decided to tax the state’s millionaires at the high rate of 6.25%. Instead of resolving the issue, the tax caused one-third of...