Scott Walker

How Quickly Can Lame Ducks Move Before the Holidays?

On the Hill this week: House Republicans will choose either Paul Ryan or Kevin Brady to be the next Ways & Means Committee chair. But Ryan would have to give up the gavel if he chooses to run for president, according to a new party rule approved last week. Meanwhile, senior tax writing

November 17, 2014Renu Zaretsky

State and Local Issues: TaxVox

Did Tax Hikes Doom Governors? Did Tax Cuts Elect Them?

At first glance, the message was pretty clear: If you were a governor who cut taxes, you probably got reelected on Tuesday. If you were a governor who raised taxes (or even a candidate who worked for one) you probably lost. It was true in deep red states like Kansas where, against all odds, Sam

November 6, 2014Howard Gleckman

: TaxVox

And the Winner Is... The GOP. Now What?

The GOP takes control of the Senate. It has secured a majority in the Senate but has far from working control in a chamber where 60 votes are needed to do almost anything. Utah’s Orrin Hatch will become the new chair of the Senate Finance Committee. Alabama’s Jeff Sessions is in line to head the

November 5, 2014Renu Zaretsky