Tourism department pitches marketing and grant funds as visitor spending climbs Tennessee Department of Tourist Development Commissioner Mark Ezell presented a budget request including $13.5 million for marketing, $7.5 million in targeted grants and a $21 million package of minor asks for welcome centers and the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, citing rising visitor spending and new international service.

Tennessee's tourism industry is booming, generating $31 billion in visitor spending, and Commissioner Mark Ezell is pushing for $21 million in funding to keep the momentum going!

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#TN #VisitorExperience #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment #StateRevenue #TennesseeTourism

Arizona House advances multiple measures including revenue bill requiring two‑thirds threshold On Feb. 3, 2026, the Arizona House passed several bills on third reading — including HB 2091, described as affecting state revenues and requiring a two‑thirds threshold to take effect — and adopted a Committee of the Whole report sending additional measures to engrossing.

The Arizona House just passed crucial revenue legislation, but will it secure the two-thirds vote needed to take effect?

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#AZ #CitizenPortal #ArizonaHouse #LegislativeProcess #StateRevenue #PublicPolicy

Rajasthan: Highway liquor shops to stay open as SC grants interim relief - Yes Punjab News Supreme Court grants interim stay on Rajasthan High Court order, allowing 1,102 liquor shops on highways within municipal limits to continue operations.

Rajasthan: Highway liquor shops to stay open as SC grants interim relief yespunjab.com?p=207939

#RajasthanNews #LiquorShops #SupremeCourt #HighwaySafety #RajasthanHighCourt #PublicSafety #SCStay #MunicipalLimits #StateRevenue #LegalUpdate #RajasthanSLP #LiquorShopRelocation

Colorado Senate Bill Expected to Increase Income Tax Revenue by $35.6 Million Senator Pelton supports Colorado's new tax policy to join 26 states in decoupling.

Colorado's Senate is set to vote on a groundbreaking tax bill that could boost state revenue by over $35 million—will this be the change Colorado needs?

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#CO #CitizenPortal #LegislativeReform #FiscalResponsibility #StateRevenue

Senators question DMV fee increase impact on revenue deficit Senators express concerns over unresolved revenue issues following DMV fee increases.

Vermont senators are raising alarm bells over unexpected revenue deficits despite recent fee hikes, questioning the effectiveness of these financial strategies.

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#VT #CitizenPortal #WorkforceMobility #VermontSenate #FinancialTransparency #StateRevenue

Senator Chapman questions lack of support for Washington's evergreen plate bill Senator Chapman raises concerns over signature requirements for the evergreen plate legislation.

Senator Chapman is challenging the signature requirements for the "Keep Washington Evergreen" license plate, questioning if this initiative can truly thrive without community backing.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #StateRevenue #CommunityEngagement #LegislativeInitiatives

Montana legislators propose to eliminate capital gains tax preferences in House Bill 904 Legislators aim to revise capital gains tax preferences under House Bill 904 in Montana.

Montana's House Bill 904 could reshape the tax landscape by eliminating capital gains tax preferences for wealthier residents, stirring up fierce debate over equity and economic growth.

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#MT #CitizenPortal #MontanaTaxation #StateRevenue #TaxReform #EconomicFairness

Oregon lawmakers adjust budget amid $6.2M shortfall in criminal fines account Lawmakers reduce allocations for corrections and courts due to March 2025 revenue forecast.

Oregon lawmakers are grappling with a $6.2 million shortfall in criminal fines, leading to significant budget cuts that could impact essential state services.

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#OR #CriminalJustice #BudgetAdjustments #StateRevenue

Latest state revenue ticks up, but there’s not much give for ambitious spending next year Heading toward an incoming administration and a newly-seated legislature, West Virginia’s state revenue is just above water.

Heading toward an incoming administration and a newly-seated legislature, #WestVirginia ’s #StateRevenue is just above water. ➡️ www.register-herald.com/news/state_r... #registerheraldbeckley

Punjab FM Cheema Advocates for Extension of GST Compensation Cess Regime Beyond 2026 - Yes Punjab News Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema advocates for extending the GST Compensation Cess beyond 2026 to address revenue losses and ensure fiscal stability.

Punjab FM Cheema Advocates for Extension of GST Compensation Cess Regime Beyond 2026 yespunjab.com?p=68365

#GSTCompensationCess #HarpalSinghCheema #PunjabFinanceMinister #GSTRegime #RevenueLoss #FinancialStability #StateRevenue #PunjabEconomy #GSTCouncil #GSTCompensation #FiscalStability

Rich state, poor state, red state, blue state: who gets the most from federalism? Countering the conventional wisdom on who depends on federal funding

WALLETHUB RECENTLY TOOK A LOOK AT THE 50 STATES TO COMPARE THEIR INTAKE OF #FEDERALFUNDING RELATIVE TO #STATEREVENUE, TAXES PAID TO THE FEDERAL GOVT, AND THE STATES’ SHARE OF FEDERAL JOBS. THE IDEA WAS TO FIGURE OUT WHICH STATES BENEFIT MOST FROM FEDERAL DOLLARS.¹
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