Category Archives: Special Reports

“The Wrecking Crew”: Horrendous Mismanagement of Government By Conservatives Is Not By Accident

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Mike Bock

This is a transcript of an interview with Thomas Frank on “Democracy Now,” August 8, 2008. AMY GOODMAN: Thomas Frank is the bestselling author and columnist with the Wall Street Journal. His previous books include “What’s the Matter with Kansas?” … Continue reading →

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Ohio’s 2005 Tax Reduction Law Diminished, By 21%, The Progressivity of Ohio’s Tax Code

Posted on August 6, 2008 by Mike Bock

Campaigns to elect representatives to Ohio’s Assembly should discuss Ohio’s budget crunch, and should debate possible solutions. A record loss of jobs and a general economic downturn has caused a shortfall in Ohio’s projected tax revenue. To balance the budget, … Continue reading →

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Study Says Ohio Should Raise State Revenue $817 Million By Revising 2005 Income Tax Reduction Act

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Mike Bock

Governor Ted Strickland made $733 million in budget cuts this year and it looks like that Ohio will continue to have big budget shortfalls. A study conducted by John Honeck, PH.D,. for Policy Matters Ohio and published in April of … Continue reading →