State lawmakers' business focus

Article Abstract:

State legislators are taking a leading role in a number of business issues. In 1998 state legislatures are likely to deregulate the electric-power industry, regulate health insurance and cut taxes. Privatization and environmental regulation are state government trends.

Administration of Economic Programs, Economic Programs-State, Forecasts and trends, Economic policy, Industry regulations, Government regulation of business, Trade regulation, State government

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Congress faces hurdles to action; regulatory reform is the main goal for business, but the election year and budget battles could get in the way

Article Abstract:

Business owners remain optimistic that the Republican Congress will push through more of its legislative agenda before the Nov 1996 elections. However, the GOP's Contract With America remains stalled, as it has been for months, as the budget is debated.

Evaluation, Political aspects, Deregulation, Republican Party (United States), United States. Congress

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Firms could face new state taxes

Article Abstract:

State tax increases adopted in 1991 have had a serious impact on small business, adding to pressure from the 1991-92 recession. The outlook for small business in 1992 could be grim.

Taxation, Economic aspects, Small business, State taxation

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