LESS FEDERAL INVOLVEMENT Education Drugs Welfare Crime
1.GOVERNOR 2.LEGISLATURE 3.GOVERNOR
Budget must be balanced State spending cannot exceed state revenues
RAINY DAY FUND: When revenues are high keep money aside
Federal = income tax State = various taxes, fees, federal grants, loans, and lotteries
High tax rate discourages businesses from locating in our state
Tax on the sale of a good or service
Hotel Sales Tax = people are out-of-state Residents OKAY May discourage vacations and conventions
Liquor and cigarettes
Levied on individuals and businesses Flat Rate – all people pay same
Progressive Rate – depends on how much money you make
Tax resources that are removed from the ground
Tax on people who use a state service
Funds schools, bridges, roads, etc. Helps in keeping state taxes lower
BONDS: state is in debt to bondholder for that amount Bondholder receives interest