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Everyday Economics: Will retail sales, housing starts alleviate growth concerns?

Sunday, August 11 by The Center Square

A higher-than-expected increase in the unemployment rate caused significant panic last week. However, data from the Institute for Supply Management indicated that the services sector expanded in July,... Read More.

Illinois school districts seek sales tax dollars

Friday, August 9 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Illinoisans already face a high tax burden and now DeKalb County school districts are asking voters to raise sales taxes for schools. ... Read More.

Seattle-based Zillow names new CEO as national home sales continue falling

Thursday, August 8 by The Center Square

The Seattle-based real estate company Zillow has named a new chief executive officer as the U.S. housing market continues slowly falling. ... Read More.

Floridas combined sales tax rate is mid-pack compared to other states

Thursday, August 8 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – According to data from a national tax policy group, Florida's combined sales tax rate ranks 24th. ... Read More.

Louisianas combined sales tax rate remains nations highest

Thursday, August 8 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – According to data from a national tax policy group, Louisiana's combined sales tax rate is the nation's highest. ... Read More.

Floridas back-to-school sales tax holiday will start on July 29

Wednesday, August 7 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — Florida families will be able to take advantage of an upcoming sales tax holiday as they prepare their children for the new school year. ... Read More.

Las Vegas home sales continue upward price trajectory

Wednesday, August 7 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The hot streak continues for Las Vegas home prices. ... Read More.

Tax Foundation: Sales tax holidays dont benefit economy, instead shift spending

Wednesday, August 7 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Tennessee and West Virginia are two of the 19 states that hold some version of a sales tax holiday in 2024, up one from... Read More.

Nashville transit sales tax referendum on Nov. 5 ballot

Wednesday, August 7 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A Nashville referendum that will add an additional 0.50% sales tax to help fund $3.1 billion in transit work will be on the Nov.... Read More.

Tennessee back to school sales tax holiday weekend begins

Wednesday, August 7 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Tennessee’s back to school tax sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies and computers began Friday and runs through Sunday. ... Read More.