Pennsylvania's gaming industry has grown into one of the largest regulated markets in the United States. Between commercial casinos, online gaming, sports betting and video gaming terminals, the sector now generates nearly $7 billion in annual revenue. While headlines often focus on record-breaking figures, the bigger story is what those numbers mean for communities across the Commonwealth.
(The Center Square) – Visitor spending of $37.2 billion generated $1.39 billion in state taxes and $1.33 billion in local taxes, a report from the North Carolina Department of Commerce says.
MOUNT PLEASANT — With cargo volumes and revenue on the decline, the owner and operator of the Port of Charleston is looking to cut costs as a way to keep its budget on track. The S.C. State Ports Authority on Tuesday reported a 4.6% drop in the number of cargo containers of all sizes moving […]
City data shows a median-priced second home or a short-term rental in Missoula will see its city taxes increase from $1,542 to $3,510, or about 127%.
(The Center Square) – Ohio was recently ranked by CNBC as the top state in the nation for doing business. More praise for the Buckeye State is coming in.
As candidates campaign across the state this year, voters will hear some politicians claim state spending is out of control. What they may not hear are the real reasons for the spending increases, what it’s paying for, or where Maine stands compared to the rest of the country in terms of spending. The truth is […]
Our public lands are not just wasted acres, they are economic and ecological powerhouses. While some argue that these lands would be better utilized by private owners, and look to sell off public lands for the potential payoff and tax revenue, they miss seeing the boon these lands are to Nevada as public resources. Rural […]
Lawmakers must stop pretending this Farm Bill works. As Charles Givens once said, “Doing more of what doesn’t work won’t make it work any better.” The U.S. Senate has released its version of the Farm Bill and lawmakers are already calling it “a strong safety net” and “support for producers.” But out here in rural […]
(The Center Square) – A partnership that kept the Great Smoky Mountains National Park open during the 2025 government shutdown is a factor in an increase in visitor spending, state officials said.
President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 50% tariff on certain Canadian imports has renewed attention to U.S.-Canada trade. While much of the national conversation about trade focuses on China, for Missouri, Canada may matter even more. Canada is Missouri’s largest export market. In 2025, the state shipped $5.8 billion in goods to Canada, about 31% […]
