Tax storm shows how states lure and lose business
Tim Storm, founder of FatWallet.com, moved from Rockton to Beloit as Illinois taxes pushed online retailers to sever ties with local affiliates. The piece argues federalism lets businesses relocate to friendlier states, citing tax shifts, retailer lobbying, and migration patterns to Florida, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Texas.
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Tim Storm
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FatWallet.com
Illinois
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FatWallet
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Ill
Boston Globe
Jeff Jacoby
Pennsylvania
Ohio
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Peoria
Doug Oberhelman
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Pat Quinn
Muncie
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Indiana
Mitch Daniels
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Florida
Arizona
Wall Street Journal
Almanac May Day 2011 Highlights and Dates
Almanac entry for May 2 2011 notes 122nd day of year and 44th of spring. Highlights include 1611 King James Bible published 1945 Berlin surrender to Soviets 1997 Tony Blair becomes UK prime minister 2007 ICC Darfur warrants. Includes births Roy details and 43 as Blair’s prime minister age.
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Tony Blair
Britain
International Criminal Court
Darfur
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David Beckham
Lily Allen
Ross Barnes
Chicago White Stockings
Benjamin Spock
Elyria voters urged to back Jay Grunda for city law director
A letter urges Elyria residents to vote for Jay Grunda for city law director citing Grunda's skills, integrity, and knowledge of the law as key qualifications. The piece also promotes local school levy initiatives and endorses Chase Ritenauer for mayor, highlighting youth leadership and education.
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Elyria City Law
Terry S. Shilling
Jay Grunda
Grunda
8Th Ward
Lorain
Amherst
Ohio
Lorain County
Chase Ritenauer
Ritenauer
Young Democrats
Neckties remain a fashion staple or fading trend
A columnist muses on the shifting role of neckties from establishment symbols to casual wear. He notes New York Times declarations, industry changes, and opinions from leaders like Obama and Gates, weighing whether ties still matter amid casual Fridays and dress code shifts.
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