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  • May 2008

    • More Riders, Pricier Fuel Stress Out Transit Agencies

      Wall Street Journal  |  May 30, 08 4:29 PM CDT

      More Riders, Pricier Fuel Stress Out Transit Agencies

      (Newser) - The same agencies that stand to benefit as commuters turn to public transit to escape high gas prices are finding themselves hamstrung by rising fuel costs, the Wall Street Journal reports. Ridership is up by as much as 35% for some bus lines, but the cost of diesel has doubled and economic woes are slowing sales-tax revenue, the main source of transit funding. More »

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      fuel costs  • budget  • public transportation  • subway  • buses  • budget cuts  • sales tax  • tax revenue

  • March 2008

    • Long Island Talks Secession From New York

      Newsday  |  Mar 28, 08 5:36 PM CDT

      Long Island Talks Secession From New York

      (Newser) - Officials on Long Island have initiated a study on the economic feasibility of its secession from New York state, Newsday reports. While acknowledging the difficulties of establishing a 51st state, Suffolk County Comptroller Joseph Sawicki said the proposal is really about examining what Long Island contributes to greater New York, and what it doesn’t get in return. More »

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      Long Island  • Albany  • secession  • Suffolk  • New York state  • tax revenue

  • January 2008

    • Building Costs Pinch Budgets

      New York Times  |  Jan 26, 08 12:43 PM CST

      Building Costs Pinch Budgets

      (Newser) - Rising interest rates, falling tax revenues, and construction costs that have skyrocketed are causing local and state governments to rethink projects as diverse as building new schools, repairing bridges, and roads, even constructing new levees in the Everglades, reports the New York Times. Experts say fast-growing global economies are also competing for building materials, inflating prices further. More »

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      state sales tax  • new construction  • road budget  • tax revenue

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