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Connecticut

Rep. Frey says estate tax drives people away

State Rep. John Frey of Ridgefield said this week an estate tax study proves Connecticut residents are fleeing the state to tax-friendly states to avoid the punitive tax policies of Connecticut.

“I strongly urge the state to repeal the estate tax this legislative session,” said Rep. Frey, a member of the legislature’s, tax writing Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee. Rep. Frey said he is introducing a bill this year to repeal the “unjust tax.”

State to Study Failed Tax Ideas

The handful of tax policies left on the cutting room floor during budget negotiations will be studied again later this summer.

The 2008-09 budget package approved last week by the General Assembly did not cap property taxes or phase out the inheritance tax, measures supported by Republican Gov. M. Jodi Rell. And the Democratic majority lost its fight to establish an earned-income tax credit for the working poor and to begin collecting taxes on Internet sales.

Democrats Thwart Efforts to Repeal Connecticut’s Unfair Death Tax

Despite a current state surplus of $917 million and prospects for a continued healthy revenue stream, taxpayers will see virtually no relief this year under terms of the tentative budget deal reached this week.

In fact, the only major tax proposal in a tentative agreement reached Monday night between Republican Gov. M. Jodi Rell and legislators is a 33 percent increase in the state's cigarette tax to $2 per pack, up from $1.51.

Indiana

State representatives have been busy debating various issues

Here at the Indiana Statehouse, I have been spending a great deal of time studying legislation in committee meetings, debating bills on the House floor, and voting on the proposals.

Many of the bills we are debating have both negative and positive attributes, and we must sort through each one. While I am studying these issues, I encourage you to contact me and let me know how you feel. After all, these are issues that will affect you in the future and your voices should be heard.

House OKs bill to raise minimum wage, cut inheritance tax

Legislation that would raise the state’s minimum wage and lessen the impact of the inheritance tax passed the House Tuesday on a 71-29 vote, with only Republicans voting against it.

Iowa

Bill Would Help Beginning Farmers

DES MOINES -- Rep. Pat Grassley is a beginning farmer who says too many of his friends have a tough time getting established in farming.

Grassley, 23, a New Hartford Republican, joined with two other House Republicans Tuesday to propose a package of programs and tax breaks to help beginning farmers. "I know the difficulties that we face as young farmers getting started," said Grassley, who works on a family farm that includes his grandfather, U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley.

Lousiana

Louisiana GOP Eliminates Death Tax

BATON ROUGE - It was a busy, long day Thursday as the Legislature enacted sales tax breaks, insurance assistance and other major bills before the constitutionally mandated 6 p.m. end of the 2007 session.

Minnesota

Democrats Attempt To Create New Death Tax in Minnesota

Minnesota Democrats who run the Legislature in St. Paul recently pushed through a big tax and spending increase in their $35 billion state budget. But Republican Governor Tim Pawlenty responded with veto power, providing good effect on policy and making himself more popular in the state, says the Wall Street Journal.

Nebraska

Democrats Defeat Attempt by Republicans to Repeal Death Tax in Nebraska

Senator Tom White issued the following statement after his plan to give every Nebraska homeowner a $500 property tax cut and eliminate the estate tax was defeated by the Legislature:

“Today’s vote would have strengthened Nebraska’s middle class by giving every homeowner a $500 property tax cut and would have eliminated the estate tax, but unfortunately too many have not heard the people’s demand for real property tax relief. I made a promise to the people of my district that I would fight hard for property tax relief, and despite this defeat I will continue that fight.”

Oregon

Democrats Decline to Support Death Tax Repeal in Oregon
Estate tax exemption raise dropped
Friday, March 09, 2007

SALEM - Supporters of an effort to increase the amount of the state's inheritance tax exemption can put down their party favors.

Less than a week after lawmakers announced they were raising the exemption from $1 million to $2 million in a two-bill package that creates a rainy day fund, lawmakers backed out of the deal on Thursday.