New Mexico tax debate mirrors national policy woes
NASBO director Scott Pattison notes states face similar revenue gaps with infrastructure education and Medicaid as marijuana tax debates surface. He warns against relying on one bright idea while stressing prudent budgeting including rain day funds and cautious debt use. Merilee Dannemann promotes further discussion.
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National Association of State Budget Officers
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New Mexico Tax Research Institute
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Michigan
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California
Merilee Dannemann
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Free press under tax threat sparks constitutional concern
The editorial warns that a new advertising tax proposed by state Senate Republicans threatens press freedom and could constrain reporting. It argues the First Amendment safeguards provide essential independence from government measures and cautions against using taxation to suppress media. The piece notes evolving media dynamics in the digital age.
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Energy remains top issue for Republicans in key states
Hickman Analytics for the Consumer Energy Alliance reports broad energy issue importance across Iowa New Hampshire South Carolina Virginia West Virginia and North Carolina with 80 percent or more deeming energy very or somewhat important in 2016 voting. Arctic drilling and the Atlantic Coast pipeline show cross party support driven by jobs and economic impact.
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Consumer Energy Alliance
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New Hampshire
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South Carolina
Virginia
West Virginia
West
Hickman
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Arctic Circle
Atlantic Coast
Behavioral therapy first step in treating a child's OCD
Expert guidance explains OCD in children, typical onset in childhood, and treatment options. CBT with exposure and response prevention is recommended first, especially for kids, with careful clinician selection. The therapy aims to reduce obsessions and prevent compulsive rituals, sometimes alongside SSRIs like fluoxetine or sertraline for better management.
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