New Jersey’s property tax burden is primarily due to the state’s heavy reliance on local property taxes to fund education. This reliance is exacerbated by the high salaries and generous benefits for teachers, which are passed on to homeowners.
Category: Government
What governemnt does affects us all now and for years in the future. Many times there are unintended consequences, it would be nice to get it right.
Trump versus our Constitution
Trump expressed frustration during a White House meeting, calling the Supreme Court ruling a ‘disgrace’ and hinting at needing to ‘do something about the courts’ amid tensions over judicial review.
Trump’s Relentless Self-Promotion Fosters an American Cult of Personality
From the White House to federal buildings, Trump’s omnipresence is a spectacle, pushing the boundaries of presidential myth-making and personal branding beyond imagination.
For those who like to look at monthly economic data – budgets and deficits, consider this longer term outlook.
The CBO unveils a fiscal cliff: Debt hits 120% of GDP by 2036, with deficits soaring past $3 trillion. Spending races revenue, and trust funds face meltdowns. Will we dodge disaster?
