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Welcome — this blog features brief policy reflections, previews of ongoing research, and links to outside work.

• The Big Bill: Growth Gains, Political Pains - 14 May 2025

  By Ben Jaros, Josh Rauh, and Daniel Heil

• A Roadmap of Some Pieces I Will Post Shortly - 25 January 2025

  I have all of these pieces outlined, and will post as time allows:

• State Tax Changes Taking Effect January 1, 2024 - 21 December 2023

  At least 34 states will begin 2024 with notable tax changes, including income and corporate tax rate cuts. This post previews what's changing.

• How Are Electric Vehicles Taxed in Your State? - 20 September 2023

  As EV adoption increases, states are reassessing how road infrastructure is funded. This post previews the challenge to the gas tax and state respo...

• State Tax Changes Taking Effect July 1, 2023 - 28 June 2023

  An overview of major state tax policy changes that began midyear across 18 states, including new cannabis taxes, franchise tax repeals, and more.

• How High Are Beer Taxes in Your State? - 27 June 2023

  Next week is the Fourth of July, a day we celebrate the birth of our nation. For many of us, the day is filled with patriotism, parades, time with ...