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Sales Tax Holidays by State20260723155621

Sales Tax Holidays by State

Leonine FOCUSJuly 23, 2026FOCUS, Leonine FOCUS, Tax Holidays0 comments

Where Are Shoppers Getting a Break? In 2026, states across the country are offering sales tax holidays covering a wide range of goods. Some states hav...

Medicaid Cuts Renew Interest in Employer Health Care Fees20260720153453

Medicaid Cuts Renew Interest in Employer Health Care Fees

Alexis SlyJuly 20, 2026Employer Health Care Fees, FOCUS, Leonine FOCUS, Medicaid Cuts0 comments

Following the enactment of HR 1/Public Law 119-21 in July 2025, which included Medicaid funding cuts, Democratic-led states have renewed interest in r...

A Look Back at State-Level Spending20260709161600

A Look Back at State-Level Spending

Leonine FOCUSJuly 9, 2026Budget Season, FOCUS, Leonine FOCUS, State-Level Spending0 comments

Budget Season Coming to a Close: A Look Back at State-Level Spending The close of the 2026 fiscal year means states are wrapped up in transitioning to...

Temporary Suspension of Fuel Taxes20260625140431

Temporary Suspension of Fuel Taxes

Leonine FOCUSJune 25, 2026FOCUS, Fuel Taxes, Leonine FOCUS0 comments

State Actions on Fuel Taxes in 2026 In response to a more than $1.50 increase in average U.S. gasoline prices between February and May 2026, the Trump...