Newspaper Articles – Whitney Stewart

Cook County Okays New Taxes, Cuts Sales Tax

Whitney Stewart
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November 02, 2012
The final costs of purchases of cigarettes, firearms, poker machines, and items totaling more than $3,500 that Cook County, Illinois businesses and residents make outside the county will rise under

Illinois’ Governor Vetoes Gambling Bill Pitched As Revenue, Jobs Bill

Whitney Stewart
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October 10, 2012
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California Prepares to Auction Carbon Credits

Whitney Stewart
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July 09, 2012
The central component of California’s Global Warming Solutions Act (AB32) is taking effect this year, and with the state facing a $15.7 billion deficit, political leaders have ended a long debate o

California Prepares to Auction Carbon Credits

Whitney Stewart
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June 19, 2012
The central component of California’s Global Warming Solutions Act (AB32) takes effect this year, and with the state facing a $15.7 billion deficit, political leaders have ended a long debate over

California Deficit Soars, Calls for Spending Reforms Grow

Whitney Stewart
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June 12, 2012
California is facing a worse budget predicament than previously thought, and while the governor touts additional short-term fixes of tax hikes and spending cuts, opponents are calling for systemic

South Carolina Legislature Considers Major Charter School Legislation

Whitney Stewart
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April 28, 2012
The South Carolina legislature voted to merge two versions of a bill that could increase the number of public charter schools in the state.

South Carolina School Choice Bill Passes House, Faces Uphill Senate Battle

Whitney Stewart
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April 10, 2012
A bill offering South Carolina parents education tax credits and allowing tax-credit scholarships passed the House March 29—a first for any such measure since school choice became key to the Republ

South Carolina Considers Major Charter School Legislation

Whitney Stewart
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April 05, 2012
The South Carolina legislature voted to merge two versions of a bill that could increase the number of public charter schools in the state.