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Friday, January 27, 2012
ALERT!! Possible cost shifts in Medicaid inpatient services

FAC learned late Thursday that the Revenue Estimating Conference would review the financial impact of a proposed change to county Medicaid contributions for inpatient hospital services. While this proposal is not currently part of a proposed bill, the mere fact that the REC is considering it is concerning. The proposed changes would result in significant cost increases for counties. Read More
Friday, January 27, 2012
Local Business Taxes stalled in committee

HB 1063 (Rep. O’Toole) and SB 760 (Sen. Hays) dealing with the proposed repeal of local government authority to levy Local Business Taxes were both heard in committee meetings this week. FAC is opposed to the bill on the grounds that it preempts the ability of counties to manage their own economic development investment revenues. Read More
Friday, January 27, 2012
OTC bill delayed in House

HB 1393 (Rep. Brodeur) and SB 1888 (Sen. Gardiner) dealing with the provision of a permanent tax exemption for online travel companies and similar businesses have been filed. HB 1393 was scheduled to be heard on Thursday, January 26, 2012 by the House Finance and Tax committee but it was temporarily postponed shortly after being introduced. No vote was recorded. Read More