Case studies for four counties in the Marcellus and Utica Shale region conducted by the anti-drilling Multi-State Shale Research Collaborative that purports to highlight a bunch of negative effects from shale drilling.
Wealth Distribution - Canada - Taxation to Government Spending - December 2017paul young cpa, cga
This document provides an agenda and discussion on topics related to wealth distribution, taxation, government spending, and social programs in Canada. It includes sections on government finances, equalization payments to provinces, the middle class, income inequality, trade, exports, and comparisons to Scandinavian countries. The author is a CPA who aims to analyze these issues and provide sources to support the discussion.
Government Relations - Federal and Provincial - Canada - September 2018paul young cpa, cga
Part of building a strong unions means that all levels of govt need to get along.
Too many govt are pushing their own social agenda which has caused rifts at all levels of govt.
2019 Election| Anatomy of Gasoline Prices| Canada | July 2019paul young cpa, cga
- The document provides an overview of gasoline prices in Canada, including factors that influence prices such as crude oil prices, taxes, and refining costs. It also discusses the impact of the federal carbon tax on gasoline prices and consumers.
- Key refineries and production statistics for Canada are presented from various sources. The potential effects of higher fuel costs on supply chains and consumers are noted.
- The document expresses skepticism about carbon taxes and their effectiveness in reducing emissions, citing concerns about economic impacts and the small share of global emissions from Canada. Alternative environmental policies are suggested.
The document provides information on the economy of Eastern Colorado, which comprises 10 counties and had a population of 112,386 in 2015. Some key points:
- Agriculture is the largest employer in the region, accounting for 17.7% of employment and 26.3% of economic output.
- Elbert County has been one of the fastest growing counties, adding nearly 600 new residents per year since 1990 due to its proximity to Denver.
- Logan and Morgan counties account for 57% of earnings and 45% of residents in the region, and their energy industries like mining, oil and gas, and wind power offer potential for future growth.
- Population growth has been relatively flat at 0.8%
Bottom Line: A variety of special factors landed on an already tough base effect to produce the highest reading on Canadian inflation in almost two decades in July. It is important to note that even with the gaudy headline readings, the two-year pace—which removes base effects—is still running close to 2% on most major measures. And, we remain comfortable with our forecasts on CPI for this year and next; we had been calling for an average rate of 3% this year and just a snick below in 2022 (2.9% to be precise). Having said all that, it is always notable when the surprises all land on one side of the ledger—the high side—and that has been the case for most the year in North American price readings. Risks remain to the high side on inflation until further notice.
Source – BMO - https://economics.bmo.com/en/publications/detail/bf88c408-2bca-4efa-b4ea-05fc1cc6d2af/
1. Gasoline Prices / Canada - https://globalnews.ca/news/8101013/covid-19-delta-variant-gas-prices-canada/
2. Housing costs - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-canadas-inflation-rate-jumps-to-37-in-july-on-rising-housing-costs/
3. Housing - https://financialpost.com/executive/posthaste-its-not-just-demand-growth-in-housing-supply-may-have-also-peaked-in-canada-after-a-burst-of-activity
4. Food - https://toronto.citynews.ca/2021/08/18/canadians-groceries-food-costs/
5. Middle class income barely grew in 2019 - https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1110001201
6. Wealth tax - https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/goldstein-make-the-rich-pay-new-reports-show-in-canada-we-already-do
7. Canadian dollar - https://financialpost.com/executive/executive-summary/posthaste-get-ready-for-a-76-cent-loonie-canadian-dollars-virtuous-circle-is-about-to-go-into-reverse-says-bofa
8. Inequality https://globalnews.ca/news/8096250/covid-inequities-ethnocultural-communities-study/
9. Housing prices - https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/real-estate/video/canada-s-housing-prices-aren-t-stacking-up-their-weight-in-gold-goldmoney~1365255
10. Middle class - https://www.resourceworks.com/just-transitions
This document summarizes key cost of living indicators in Canada as of March 2021. It finds that housing prices continue to rise faster than wages, with the average home now over $721K. Inflation has averaged around 1.9% annually over the past 17 years. Food prices are rising despite overall deflation. The carbon tax has increased costs for most households. Broadband costs are also up as telecom companies invest in infrastructure. Overall, the document concludes the Liberals have not achieved their goal of making life more affordable for Canadians.
This presentation will look the work Conservative Party of Canada under Prime Minster Stephen Harper.
The presentation will focus on government spending, taxation, middle class, GDP, Labour Market and other areas
Wealth Distribution - Canada - Taxation to Government Spending - December 2017paul young cpa, cga
This document provides an agenda and discussion on topics related to wealth distribution, taxation, government spending, and social programs in Canada. It includes sections on government finances, equalization payments to provinces, the middle class, income inequality, trade, exports, and comparisons to Scandinavian countries. The author is a CPA who aims to analyze these issues and provide sources to support the discussion.
Government Relations - Federal and Provincial - Canada - September 2018paul young cpa, cga
Part of building a strong unions means that all levels of govt need to get along.
Too many govt are pushing their own social agenda which has caused rifts at all levels of govt.
2019 Election| Anatomy of Gasoline Prices| Canada | July 2019paul young cpa, cga
- The document provides an overview of gasoline prices in Canada, including factors that influence prices such as crude oil prices, taxes, and refining costs. It also discusses the impact of the federal carbon tax on gasoline prices and consumers.
- Key refineries and production statistics for Canada are presented from various sources. The potential effects of higher fuel costs on supply chains and consumers are noted.
- The document expresses skepticism about carbon taxes and their effectiveness in reducing emissions, citing concerns about economic impacts and the small share of global emissions from Canada. Alternative environmental policies are suggested.
The document provides information on the economy of Eastern Colorado, which comprises 10 counties and had a population of 112,386 in 2015. Some key points:
- Agriculture is the largest employer in the region, accounting for 17.7% of employment and 26.3% of economic output.
- Elbert County has been one of the fastest growing counties, adding nearly 600 new residents per year since 1990 due to its proximity to Denver.
- Logan and Morgan counties account for 57% of earnings and 45% of residents in the region, and their energy industries like mining, oil and gas, and wind power offer potential for future growth.
- Population growth has been relatively flat at 0.8%
Bottom Line: A variety of special factors landed on an already tough base effect to produce the highest reading on Canadian inflation in almost two decades in July. It is important to note that even with the gaudy headline readings, the two-year pace—which removes base effects—is still running close to 2% on most major measures. And, we remain comfortable with our forecasts on CPI for this year and next; we had been calling for an average rate of 3% this year and just a snick below in 2022 (2.9% to be precise). Having said all that, it is always notable when the surprises all land on one side of the ledger—the high side—and that has been the case for most the year in North American price readings. Risks remain to the high side on inflation until further notice.
Source – BMO - https://economics.bmo.com/en/publications/detail/bf88c408-2bca-4efa-b4ea-05fc1cc6d2af/
1. Gasoline Prices / Canada - https://globalnews.ca/news/8101013/covid-19-delta-variant-gas-prices-canada/
2. Housing costs - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-canadas-inflation-rate-jumps-to-37-in-july-on-rising-housing-costs/
3. Housing - https://financialpost.com/executive/posthaste-its-not-just-demand-growth-in-housing-supply-may-have-also-peaked-in-canada-after-a-burst-of-activity
4. Food - https://toronto.citynews.ca/2021/08/18/canadians-groceries-food-costs/
5. Middle class income barely grew in 2019 - https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1110001201
6. Wealth tax - https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/goldstein-make-the-rich-pay-new-reports-show-in-canada-we-already-do
7. Canadian dollar - https://financialpost.com/executive/executive-summary/posthaste-get-ready-for-a-76-cent-loonie-canadian-dollars-virtuous-circle-is-about-to-go-into-reverse-says-bofa
8. Inequality https://globalnews.ca/news/8096250/covid-inequities-ethnocultural-communities-study/
9. Housing prices - https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/real-estate/video/canada-s-housing-prices-aren-t-stacking-up-their-weight-in-gold-goldmoney~1365255
10. Middle class - https://www.resourceworks.com/just-transitions
This document summarizes key cost of living indicators in Canada as of March 2021. It finds that housing prices continue to rise faster than wages, with the average home now over $721K. Inflation has averaged around 1.9% annually over the past 17 years. Food prices are rising despite overall deflation. The carbon tax has increased costs for most households. Broadband costs are also up as telecom companies invest in infrastructure. Overall, the document concludes the Liberals have not achieved their goal of making life more affordable for Canadians.
This presentation will look the work Conservative Party of Canada under Prime Minster Stephen Harper.
The presentation will focus on government spending, taxation, middle class, GDP, Labour Market and other areas
This document provides an overview of the cost of living in Canada in October 2020. It discusses several metrics including the consumer price index, housing prices, household debt, taxation rates, food and fuel prices, broadband costs, and poverty levels. Overall, the document argues that while the Liberal government campaigned on making life more affordable, many of their policies such as the carbon tax have actually increased costs of living for most Canadians by impacting things like transportation and home heating costs.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose at a faster pace year over year in February (+1.1%) than in January (+1.0%). The rise in gasoline prices (+5.0%) supported consumer price growth in February. Excluding gasoline, the CPI rose 1.0% in February—down from a 1.3% increase in January. Source - https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/210317/dq210317a-eng.htm
Housing Prices -
The largest y-o-y gains – above 35% range – were recorded in the Lakelands region of Ontario cottage country, Tillsonburg District and Woodstock-Ingersoll.
Y-o-y price increases in the 30-35% were seen in Barrie, Niagara, Bancroft and Area, Grey-Bruce Owen Sound, Kawartha Lakes, London & St. Thomas, North Bay, Northumberland Hills, Quinte & District, Simcoe & District and Southern Georgian Bay.
This was followed by y-o-y price gains in the range of 25-30% in Hamilton, Guelph, Cambridge, Brantford, Huron Perth, Kitchener-Waterloo, Peterborough and the Kawarthas and Greater Moncton.
https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/canadian-housing-markets-set-records-again-in-february-879761646.html
Wages and Inflation - https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/video/hard-for-inflation-to-rise-in-canada-with-tempered-wage-growth-and-energy-prices-paul-sandhu~2097184
Large debt - https://economics.td.com/ca-canadian-wealth
This document summarizes demographic, economic, and housing market data for Lake Elsinore, California. It discusses trends seen from 2015-2019, including population and economic growth. Housing metrics like sales history, median home prices, and average home values from 2018-2019 are presented. The document also discusses broader CA and national trends in GDP, consumption, inflation, and job growth. It notes challenges around housing affordability and the need to build more housing statewide. In the end, it briefly touches on relevant national and state political issues and policies.
Novogradac Coverage of BioEconomy Solutions Renewable Diesel Plantvgarlington
A renewable diesel plant in South Carolina is expected to create jobs and growth for renewable technologies.
By: Caroline Gallegos,Staff Writer, NOVOGRADAC
Renewable energy technology was already a growing industry, but as unemployment skyrockets, a new renewable diesel plant could play an important role in economic recovery and job creation in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. As investors, policymakers and fund managers look toward the future, the need for renewable energy technologies and economic growth remains clear. READ MORE... LIKE | SHARE | COMMENT
#novogradac #bioeconomysolutions #climatechange #renewablediesel #jobs #investing #valueinvesting #impactinvesting
This document provides an analysis of whether the Liberal Party of Canada has made Canada more affordable. It includes data and statistics on various cost of living indicators such as housing prices, consumer price index, household debt, carbon taxation, food prices, telecommunications costs, taxes, GDP, and prices of goods like fuel, hydro, lumber and agricultural commodities. Overall, the document argues that the Liberals have not achieved their goal of making life more affordable, as many costs of key living expenses have increased under their watch, placing a higher burden on Canadians.
This document summarizes the anatomy of gasoline prices in Ontario from 2015 to 2018. It discusses key factors influencing gasoline prices, including crude oil prices, taxes, and the operations of refineries. Specific topics covered include the Nanticoke refinery, gasoline prices and taxes in Canada, and the debate around carbon taxes and their impact on consumers.
This presentation focuses on the environment including what needs to happen in order to protect the environment as well as balance environmental policies with economic policies.
Consumer Price Index
Housing Prices
Carbon Taxation
Transit (Tax Credits vs Carbon Tax Credit)
80% of the Middle Class is paying higher taxes
The wealthiest are paying less of the federal taxes
Household Spending
Child Tax Benefit / After Tax income
Poverty
Trudeau’s policies are not keeping pace with higher household costs. Trudeau thinks he can provide a smoke screen on Child benefit. The average net benefit for a family is about $1,200 (based on median income)
Has Justin Trudeau made things more Affordable for Canadianspaul young cpa, cga
Paul Young, a CPA and expert in various fields, analyzes whether policies under the Liberal Party of Canada have made Canada more affordable. The document outlines Young's agenda which includes analyzing key metrics like the consumer price index, housing prices, carbon taxation, broadband costs, food prices, transit costs, taxation rates, household spending, poverty, and the principal residency tax. Young concludes that the Liberals are not making things more affordable for Canadians and that policies like the carbon tax have increased costs for many households and small businesses.
This document discusses several issues related to Aboriginal peoples in Canada. It provides background on the author and outlines topics like funding for Indigenous affairs, economic development opportunities, transparency and accountability for how funding is used, and public safety concerns like fire protection on reserves. The document expresses the need for more audits and ensuring funding is tied to improved outcomes for Indigenous communities. It also comments on some court cases and notes that all parties must work together on practical solutions rather than blame.
This document provides an agenda for discussing whether the Liberal government has been open and transparent. It begins with biographical information about the author and then outlines numerous examples where the Liberals have failed to be open in areas like access to information, fiscal reporting, ethics violations, SNC-Lavalin interference, fisheries policy, procurement processes, and foreign policy decisions. It also lists other controversial topics like the Boushie trial, Terri-Lynne McClintic transfer, expulsion of Jane Philpott, and the secret Mark Norman settlement. The document aims to argue that the Liberal government has not lived up to its promises of open and transparent governance.
This document summarizes the fiscal performance of the Canadian government from April 2017 to September 2017 according to a report by Paul Young, CPA, CGA. It includes information on the surplus/deficit, government transfers, program spending, economic indicators and 5 blogs discussing related topics such as GDP, military spending, refugee costs, poverty, and trade.
Fiscal Management - Canada - Debt to GDP and Surpluses (Deficits) - December ...paul young cpa, cga
This is allot spinning of information when it comes to the government. In many cases various government like spin facts to show they are doing a good job when they are not!
Liberal Party of Canada – Election promises - September 2017paul young cpa, cga
- This document provides a summary of election promises made by the Liberal Party of Canada and an analysis of their fulfillment of these promises since forming the government in 2015.
- Key areas discussed include the economy, taxes, deficits, transparency, and policies impacting small businesses and immigration. It is argued that many promises have been broken or delayed, such as tax cuts for the middle class, and policies have increased taxes rather than lowered them. Deficits have been larger than promised due to lower GDP growth.
- Sources are provided for further details on specific policies and claims.
This presentation will discuss trade between provinces and the issue facing provinces in terms of breaking down barriers
This presentation will also discuss provincial relations either with the federal government or with other provinces.
Inter provincial relations are at all-time low as provinces are putting up barriers to trade.
Affordability| Have the Liberals improve the lives of Canadianspaul young cpa, cga
This document provides a summary and analysis of whether policies under the Liberal Party of Canada have made Canada more affordable. It begins with an agenda outlining topics like consumer prices, housing, household debt, carbon taxation, food prices, taxation, and average wages. For each topic, it discusses relevant data and sources to analyze trends under the Liberal government. The overall conclusion is that the Liberals are not making things more affordable for Canadians and various policies have increased costs for middle and lower-income Canadians.
This document provides a summary of Paul Young's presentation on the cost of living in Canada from February 2020. It includes an agenda covering topics like consumer price index, housing prices, carbon taxation, household spending, child benefits, poverty, and future gas/carbon pricing. The presentation argues that Justin Trudeau's policies have not made life more affordable for Canadians and discusses specific policies around taxation, carbon pricing, and their impacts on household costs.
Affordability| Analysis and Commentary| Canada| June 2020paul young cpa, cga
The document is a presentation by Paul Young analyzing whether policies by the Liberal Party of Canada have made the country more affordable. It discusses several metrics and policy areas related to cost of living, including consumer price index, housing prices, carbon taxation, broadband costs, food prices, transit subsidies, taxation, household spending, poverty, and taxation of the wealthy. The presentation concludes that the Liberals have not succeeded in making Canada more affordable, as their carbon tax has increased costs of living while other policies have not kept pace with rising household expenses. Metrics like inflation, housing prices, and food costs have increased under the Liberal government.
Harper's fiscal record is criticized in the article. The author argues that Harper relied too heavily on spending cuts rather than tax increases to balance budgets, disproportionately impacting lower-income Canadians. While Harper implemented some tax cuts and targeted spending, critics like Ralph Goodale argue his policies mostly benefited large corporations, not families or small businesses. The document discusses different approaches to fiscal and economic policy taken by Harper, Martin, Trudeau and others.
The document discusses child supervision policies and safety risks of leaving children unattended in vehicles. Specifically, it outlines Fort Drum regulations that prohibit leaving children under 5 alone in vehicles for any period of time. Children ages 5-9 may be left alone only if keys are removed and handbrake is applied or they have access to adult supervision within 30 seconds. It emphasizes that leaving young children alone in vehicles, even briefly, can result in accidents and parents should never feel it is acceptable to do so.
This document provides an overview of the cost of living in Canada in October 2020. It discusses several metrics including the consumer price index, housing prices, household debt, taxation rates, food and fuel prices, broadband costs, and poverty levels. Overall, the document argues that while the Liberal government campaigned on making life more affordable, many of their policies such as the carbon tax have actually increased costs of living for most Canadians by impacting things like transportation and home heating costs.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose at a faster pace year over year in February (+1.1%) than in January (+1.0%). The rise in gasoline prices (+5.0%) supported consumer price growth in February. Excluding gasoline, the CPI rose 1.0% in February—down from a 1.3% increase in January. Source - https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/210317/dq210317a-eng.htm
Housing Prices -
The largest y-o-y gains – above 35% range – were recorded in the Lakelands region of Ontario cottage country, Tillsonburg District and Woodstock-Ingersoll.
Y-o-y price increases in the 30-35% were seen in Barrie, Niagara, Bancroft and Area, Grey-Bruce Owen Sound, Kawartha Lakes, London & St. Thomas, North Bay, Northumberland Hills, Quinte & District, Simcoe & District and Southern Georgian Bay.
This was followed by y-o-y price gains in the range of 25-30% in Hamilton, Guelph, Cambridge, Brantford, Huron Perth, Kitchener-Waterloo, Peterborough and the Kawarthas and Greater Moncton.
https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/canadian-housing-markets-set-records-again-in-february-879761646.html
Wages and Inflation - https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/video/hard-for-inflation-to-rise-in-canada-with-tempered-wage-growth-and-energy-prices-paul-sandhu~2097184
Large debt - https://economics.td.com/ca-canadian-wealth
This document summarizes demographic, economic, and housing market data for Lake Elsinore, California. It discusses trends seen from 2015-2019, including population and economic growth. Housing metrics like sales history, median home prices, and average home values from 2018-2019 are presented. The document also discusses broader CA and national trends in GDP, consumption, inflation, and job growth. It notes challenges around housing affordability and the need to build more housing statewide. In the end, it briefly touches on relevant national and state political issues and policies.
Novogradac Coverage of BioEconomy Solutions Renewable Diesel Plantvgarlington
A renewable diesel plant in South Carolina is expected to create jobs and growth for renewable technologies.
By: Caroline Gallegos,Staff Writer, NOVOGRADAC
Renewable energy technology was already a growing industry, but as unemployment skyrockets, a new renewable diesel plant could play an important role in economic recovery and job creation in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. As investors, policymakers and fund managers look toward the future, the need for renewable energy technologies and economic growth remains clear. READ MORE... LIKE | SHARE | COMMENT
#novogradac #bioeconomysolutions #climatechange #renewablediesel #jobs #investing #valueinvesting #impactinvesting
This document provides an analysis of whether the Liberal Party of Canada has made Canada more affordable. It includes data and statistics on various cost of living indicators such as housing prices, consumer price index, household debt, carbon taxation, food prices, telecommunications costs, taxes, GDP, and prices of goods like fuel, hydro, lumber and agricultural commodities. Overall, the document argues that the Liberals have not achieved their goal of making life more affordable, as many costs of key living expenses have increased under their watch, placing a higher burden on Canadians.
This document summarizes the anatomy of gasoline prices in Ontario from 2015 to 2018. It discusses key factors influencing gasoline prices, including crude oil prices, taxes, and the operations of refineries. Specific topics covered include the Nanticoke refinery, gasoline prices and taxes in Canada, and the debate around carbon taxes and their impact on consumers.
This presentation focuses on the environment including what needs to happen in order to protect the environment as well as balance environmental policies with economic policies.
Consumer Price Index
Housing Prices
Carbon Taxation
Transit (Tax Credits vs Carbon Tax Credit)
80% of the Middle Class is paying higher taxes
The wealthiest are paying less of the federal taxes
Household Spending
Child Tax Benefit / After Tax income
Poverty
Trudeau’s policies are not keeping pace with higher household costs. Trudeau thinks he can provide a smoke screen on Child benefit. The average net benefit for a family is about $1,200 (based on median income)
Has Justin Trudeau made things more Affordable for Canadianspaul young cpa, cga
Paul Young, a CPA and expert in various fields, analyzes whether policies under the Liberal Party of Canada have made Canada more affordable. The document outlines Young's agenda which includes analyzing key metrics like the consumer price index, housing prices, carbon taxation, broadband costs, food prices, transit costs, taxation rates, household spending, poverty, and the principal residency tax. Young concludes that the Liberals are not making things more affordable for Canadians and that policies like the carbon tax have increased costs for many households and small businesses.
This document discusses several issues related to Aboriginal peoples in Canada. It provides background on the author and outlines topics like funding for Indigenous affairs, economic development opportunities, transparency and accountability for how funding is used, and public safety concerns like fire protection on reserves. The document expresses the need for more audits and ensuring funding is tied to improved outcomes for Indigenous communities. It also comments on some court cases and notes that all parties must work together on practical solutions rather than blame.
This document provides an agenda for discussing whether the Liberal government has been open and transparent. It begins with biographical information about the author and then outlines numerous examples where the Liberals have failed to be open in areas like access to information, fiscal reporting, ethics violations, SNC-Lavalin interference, fisheries policy, procurement processes, and foreign policy decisions. It also lists other controversial topics like the Boushie trial, Terri-Lynne McClintic transfer, expulsion of Jane Philpott, and the secret Mark Norman settlement. The document aims to argue that the Liberal government has not lived up to its promises of open and transparent governance.
This document summarizes the fiscal performance of the Canadian government from April 2017 to September 2017 according to a report by Paul Young, CPA, CGA. It includes information on the surplus/deficit, government transfers, program spending, economic indicators and 5 blogs discussing related topics such as GDP, military spending, refugee costs, poverty, and trade.
Fiscal Management - Canada - Debt to GDP and Surpluses (Deficits) - December ...paul young cpa, cga
This is allot spinning of information when it comes to the government. In many cases various government like spin facts to show they are doing a good job when they are not!
Liberal Party of Canada – Election promises - September 2017paul young cpa, cga
- This document provides a summary of election promises made by the Liberal Party of Canada and an analysis of their fulfillment of these promises since forming the government in 2015.
- Key areas discussed include the economy, taxes, deficits, transparency, and policies impacting small businesses and immigration. It is argued that many promises have been broken or delayed, such as tax cuts for the middle class, and policies have increased taxes rather than lowered them. Deficits have been larger than promised due to lower GDP growth.
- Sources are provided for further details on specific policies and claims.
This presentation will discuss trade between provinces and the issue facing provinces in terms of breaking down barriers
This presentation will also discuss provincial relations either with the federal government or with other provinces.
Inter provincial relations are at all-time low as provinces are putting up barriers to trade.
Affordability| Have the Liberals improve the lives of Canadianspaul young cpa, cga
This document provides a summary and analysis of whether policies under the Liberal Party of Canada have made Canada more affordable. It begins with an agenda outlining topics like consumer prices, housing, household debt, carbon taxation, food prices, taxation, and average wages. For each topic, it discusses relevant data and sources to analyze trends under the Liberal government. The overall conclusion is that the Liberals are not making things more affordable for Canadians and various policies have increased costs for middle and lower-income Canadians.
This document provides a summary of Paul Young's presentation on the cost of living in Canada from February 2020. It includes an agenda covering topics like consumer price index, housing prices, carbon taxation, household spending, child benefits, poverty, and future gas/carbon pricing. The presentation argues that Justin Trudeau's policies have not made life more affordable for Canadians and discusses specific policies around taxation, carbon pricing, and their impacts on household costs.
Affordability| Analysis and Commentary| Canada| June 2020paul young cpa, cga
The document is a presentation by Paul Young analyzing whether policies by the Liberal Party of Canada have made the country more affordable. It discusses several metrics and policy areas related to cost of living, including consumer price index, housing prices, carbon taxation, broadband costs, food prices, transit subsidies, taxation, household spending, poverty, and taxation of the wealthy. The presentation concludes that the Liberals have not succeeded in making Canada more affordable, as their carbon tax has increased costs of living while other policies have not kept pace with rising household expenses. Metrics like inflation, housing prices, and food costs have increased under the Liberal government.
Harper's fiscal record is criticized in the article. The author argues that Harper relied too heavily on spending cuts rather than tax increases to balance budgets, disproportionately impacting lower-income Canadians. While Harper implemented some tax cuts and targeted spending, critics like Ralph Goodale argue his policies mostly benefited large corporations, not families or small businesses. The document discusses different approaches to fiscal and economic policy taken by Harper, Martin, Trudeau and others.
The document discusses child supervision policies and safety risks of leaving children unattended in vehicles. Specifically, it outlines Fort Drum regulations that prohibit leaving children under 5 alone in vehicles for any period of time. Children ages 5-9 may be left alone only if keys are removed and handbrake is applied or they have access to adult supervision within 30 seconds. It emphasizes that leaving young children alone in vehicles, even briefly, can result in accidents and parents should never feel it is acceptable to do so.
This document provides a summary of upcoming dates, events, and training opportunities at Fort Drum in September 2012. Key details include:
- A committee orientation meeting for Thousand Islands Area Habitat for Humanity on September 10th.
- Various Army Community Service events throughout September like welcome tours, a town hall meeting, and a retiree appreciation day.
- Training opportunities such as Key Caller Training on September 11th and FRG Leader Training on September 13th.
- Ongoing support services from the Military and Family Life Consultant and a personal financial counselor.
- The official 3-71 Cavalry Regiment Facebook page and contact information for the FRSA Flash newsletter.
This document provides a summary of upcoming dates and events in September 2012 for Fort Drum, including:
- A squadron steering committee meeting on September 7th.
- A Fort Drum town hall meeting on September 12th from 10:30-12:00.
- A Bandit Troop FRG meeting on September 13th at 17:00.
- A Cherokee Company event at the Fort Drum Bowling Alley on September 28th at 18:00.
This document provides information about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities in the local community, as well as notes and assistance resources for Fort Drum service members and families. It includes a calendar of area events from July 22 to August 18, details about a "Fort Drum Rides the River" event on August 30, and contact information for various Fort Drum agencies that can provide assistance, such as chaplains, military family life consultants, and personal financial counselors. Facebook pages and contact details for the 210th Brigade Support Battalion family readiness groups are also listed.
This document summarizes programs and events from Army Community Service (ACS) for the month of April 2012, which is designated as Month of the Military Child. It highlights three military children from Fort Drum who exemplify the challenges that military kids face, such as frequent moves and family separation. It also features an event where military children from Chapel Annex Drive named a baby mountain lion at the local zoo "Ninja" after their suggestion was voted on publicly. The document provides information on upcoming ACS events and programs in April that are focused on supporting military children and families, such as a child safety ID day, carnival, and drama clinic.
This document provides information about school bus safety and tips for the new school year. It reminds parents that school buses are very safe but to still discuss safety rules with children. Some key tips include not passing stopped school buses, being aware of distracted children near buses, and ensuring children are on time at bus stops. Parents are encouraged to talk to their kids about bus safety.
This document provides a summary of upcoming events and important information for military families in April and May 2012. It lists dates for family events like picnics and concerts, meetings for Family Readiness Groups and key spouses, and training opportunities. It also provides reminders about ticks and Lyme disease, construction affecting a local intersection, and a volunteer opportunity at the local Army Community Service building.
The document provides a calendar of events for the 3-71 CAV in May and June 2012, including dates for change of command ceremonies, memorial services, and family activities such as an FRG meeting and a semi-formal event. Key dates mentioned are Memorial Day weekend from May 25-28, and a Sesame Street tour at the Monti Gym on June 5-6. The document also provides contact information for military family consultants and a link to the squadron's Facebook page.
The document contains contact information for Rendra Pahlezi, who lives in Tembilahan, Indonesia. It lists his name, job title as Manager of Application & Development IT, address, phone number, and email address multiple times.
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A so-called policy brief from the partisan (Democrat) West Virginia Center on Budget & Policy that encourages the state to adopt a 100-200% increase in the tax on natural gas liquids (NGLs), but granting tax breaks for those who keep NGLs in the state, to be used in petrochemical plants like an ethane cracker.
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A new white paper issued by consulting firm Deloitte titled, "America's newfound power: What the U.S. should do to capitalize on the shale and renewable energy revolutions". The paper makes the case that the U.S. shale revolution is not an end but mearly a means to an end--a renewal energy future. Written by Joseph Stanislaw.
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5)
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An update from Spectra Energy on their proposed $3 billion project to connect four existing pipeline systems to flow more Marcellus/Utica gas to New England. In short, Spectra has put the project on pause until mid-2017 while it attempts to get new customers signed.
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A study released in December 2016 by the London School of Economics, titled "On the Comparative Advantage of U.S. Manufacturing: Evidence from the Shale Gas Revolution." While America has enough shale gas to export plenty of it, exporting it is not as economic as exporting oil due to the elaborate processes to liquefy and regassify natural gas--therefore a lot of the gas stays right here at home, making the U.S. one of (if not the) cheapest places on the planet to establish manufacturing plants, especially for manufacturers that use natural gas and NGLs (natural gas liquids). Therefore, manufacturing, especially in the petrochemical sector, is ramping back up in the U.S. For every two jobs created by fracking, another one job is created in the manufacturing sector.
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The final report from the Pennsylvania Dept. of Environmental Protection that finds, after several years of testing, no elevated levels of radiation from acid mine drainage coming from the Clyde Mine, flowing into Ten Mile Creek. Radical anti-drillers tried to smear the Marcellus industry with false claims of illegal wastewater dumping into the mine, with further claims of elevated radiation levels in the creek. After years of testing, the DEP found those allegations to be false.
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Assessing the Impacts of Shale Drilling County Case Studies
1.
ASSESSING
THE
IMPACTS
OF
SHALE
DRILLING
COUNTY
CASE
STUDIES
Carroll
(Ohio)
|
Green
and
Tioga
(Pa.)
|
Wetzel
(W.Va.)
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
The
first
hydraulically
fractured
shale
wells
were
drilled
in
Pennsylvania
and
West
Virginia
nearly
a
decade
ago.
Drawing
on
existing
experiences
in
these
states,
and
the
rapid
advance
of
hydrofracking
in
Ohio,
we
can
begin
to
assess
the
effect
of
shale
development
on
the
most
active
drilling
communities.
As
pressure
mounts
to
increase
domestic
oil
and
gas
production,
and
shale
development
continues
to
grow,
communities
anticipating
a
shale
energy
boom
need
to
understand
what
to
expect,
how
to
respond,
and
what
to
avoid.
Researchers
with
the
Multi-‐State
Shale
Research
Collaborative
set
out
to
document
the
impact
of
shale
drilling
on
the
economy,
community,
government
agencies,
and
human
services
in
four
counties
with
significant
shale
development
–
Carroll
County
in
Ohio,
Greene
and
Tioga
counties
in
Pennsylvania,
and
Wetzel
County
in
West
Virginia.
Using
publicly
available
data,
press
reports,
and
local
interviews,
the
collaborative
has
identified
both
the
benefits
and
costs
of
drilling,
and
ways
in
which
these
communities
have
been
transformed
as
a
result.
All
four
counties
are
small,
rural,
and
generally
poorer
than
the
state
as
a
whole.
All
are
experiencing
shale
industry
development
and
are
among
the
largest
producers
in
their
respective
states.
Their
experiences
have
been
remarkably
similar:
Each
reported
a
rapid
influx
of
out-‐of-‐state
workers;
few
local
land-‐use
limitations
were
in
place
when
drilling
took
off;
and
for
the
most
part
companies
have
operated
independently
from
local
government
oversight.
There
are
differences
among
the
counties,
too,
particularly
as
the
industry
shifted
from
developing
methane
(dry)
gas
to
shale
oil
and
wet
gas
rich
in
higher-‐priced
liquid
gas
products.
In
Carroll,
Greene,
and
Tioga,
growth
in
drilling
brought
positive
economic
benefits
and
some
new
jobs
as
well
as
additional
costs
for
police,
emergency
services,
road
damage,
social
services,
increased
rents,
and
a
shortage
of
affordable
housing.
In
Wetzel
County,
the
story
was
slightly
different.
While
the
county
produces
17
percent
of
West
Virginia’s
shale
gas,
it
is
home
to
a
much
larger
number
of
conventional
gas
wells
and
better
equipped
to
handle
shale
industry
development.
The
county
did
report
both
positive
and
negative
impacts
from
the
growth
in
shale
drilling,
but
not
to
the
same
degree
as
the
other
counties.
For
instance,
Wetzel
did
not
see
a
boom
in
population
or
a
tightening
in
the
housing
market
as
other
counties
did.
Greene
County
is
no
stranger
to
extractive
industries
with
its
long
history
of
coal
mining
and
conventional
gas
drilling.
The
expansion
of
shale
gas
drilling
has
had
positive
economic
benefits
so
far,
but
Greene’s
first-‐hand
knowledge
of
the
long-‐term
economic
and
environmental
impacts
of
mineral
extraction
offer
a
cautionary
tale.
In
Tioga
County,
we
found
a
community
unprepared
for
the
sudden
overwhelming
presence
of
the
industry,
with
few
tools
to
manage,
let
alone
plan
for,
growth
and
change.
Drilling
brought
economic
benefits
at
the
height
of
the
boom,
but
those
benefits
proved
temporary.
As
the
industry
shifted
away
from
Tioga
to
other
more
lucrative
shale
plays
in
Ohio,
Southwestern
Pennsylvania,
and
North
Dakota,
businesses
closed,
employment
declined,
and
the
boom
ended.
Carroll
County
is
home
to
half
of
Ohio’s
gas
wells.
Residents,
businesses,
and
labor
leaders
have
welcomed
new
jobs
in
the
county
but
are
concerned
that
the
best
and
highest-‐paying
jobs
are
going
to
out-‐of-‐state
workers
rather
than
local
residents.
April
10,
2014
2.
2
While
local
governments
in
Carroll
and
Wetzel
saw
an
increase
in
tax
revenue
with
more
drilling,
the
same
was
not
true
in
Greene
and
Tioga
because
of
Pennsylvania’s
local
tax
structure.
The
state
enacted
a
local
impact
fee
in
2012
that
has
provided
local
governments
with
new
resources
to
mitigate
some
drilling
impacts.
Below
is
a
summary
of
the
key
findings
from
each
of
the
four
case
studies.
To
read
the
case
studies
themselves,
go
to
http://multistateshale.org/case-‐studies.
Demographics
and
Drilling
Activity
Carroll
County
Population:
28,322
Median
Income:
$41,790
Poverty:
18.5%
Drilling:
138
wells
drilled
in
2013,
over
half
of
247
wells
statewide
Greene
County
Population:
38,085
Median
Income:
$42,565
Poverty:
15.9%
(12.6%
PA)
Drilling:
517
wells
drilled
in
2006-‐2012,
8%
of
state’s
unconventional
gas
wells
Tioga
County
Population:
42,577
Median
Income:
$42,027
Poverty:
15.7%
(12.6%
PA)
Drilling:
811
wells
drilled
in
2006-‐12,
13%
of
state’s
unconventional
gas
wells
Wetzel
County
Population:
16,000
Median
Income:
$37,763
Poverty:
15.6%
(17.5%
WV)
Drilling:
997
wells
drilled
in
2012
(only
87
producing
Marcellus
Shale
wells)
Carroll:
Median
household
income
&
poverty
data
from
American
Community
Survey,
2010-‐2012
Greene,
Tioga,
&
Wetzel:
Median
household
income
&
poverty
data
from
American
Community
Survey,
2007-‐2011
Leases,
Signing
Bonuses,
and
Royalties:
In
all
four
counties,
signing
bonuses
and
royalties
have
increased
the
incomes
of
local
residents
and
businesses
benefiting
from
increased
spending
–
but
the
economic
benefits
have
not
been
shared
equally
or
broadly
• Landowners
are
organizing
to
negotiate
better
lease
agreements,
which
have
been
controversial.
• In
Greene,
Wetzel
and
Tioga,
a
handful
of
landowners,
including
out-‐of-‐state
residents
and
businesses,
own
a
large
share
of
property,
meaning
that
substantial
lease
and
royalty
income
is
concentrated
in
the
hands
of
a
few.
This
has
diluted
benefits
to
the
local
economy
as
income
“leaks”
out
of
town
and
out
of
state.
Employment
and
Economic
Benefits:
Each
of
the
four
counties
reported
growth
in
oil
and
gas
drilling
jobs,
but
overall
shale-‐related
employment
is
still
a
small
share
of
total
county
employment.
• Greene
experienced
the
most
significant
growth
in
employment
of
the
four
counties.
Private-‐sector
employment
grew
by
40.2
percent
between
2005
and
2012,
and
more
than
a
quarter
of
the
county’s
workers
are
employed
in
natural
resources
and
mining,
although
seven
in
10
jobs
are
in
coal.
• In
Tioga,
jobs
and
other
economic
benefits
proved
to
be
temporary,
as
the
industry
shifted
to
more
lucrative
shale
plays.
Tioga’s
unemployment
rate,
which
was
below
the
state
average
during
the
boom,
has
risen,
as
statewide
unemployment
has
fallen.
• Wetzel’s
unemployment
rate
has
remained
consistently
higher
than
the
state
average.
Small
local
businesses,
like
gas
stations,
construction
firms,
and
motels,
have
seen
an
increase
in
business.
Shale-‐
related
employment
itself
accounts
for
only
2
percent
of
jobs
in
the
county
–
93
jobs.
• Jobs
have
been
added
in
Carroll,
but
far
fewer
than
promised.
Unemployment
fell
from
a
recessionary
14
percent
to
8.3
percent,
but
remains
higher
than
pre-‐recession
levels
(5.8
percent
in
July
2007).
Statewide,
shale-‐related
employment
is
at
fewer
than
3,000
jobs,
less
that
one-‐tenth
of
1
percent
of
total
Ohio
jobs.
• Many
oil
and
gas
drilling
jobs
have
gone
to
“transient”
workers
from
parts
of
the
country
where
the
industry
is
more
developed
and
the
workers
more
experienced.
Housing:
Out-‐of-‐state
oil
and
gas
workers
have
created
increased
demand
for
temporary
housing
in
Carroll,
Greene,
and
Tioga
counties.
Hotels
filled
up
and
new
rooms
were
added,
but
growth
was
not
sufficient
to
resolve
what
has
become
a
problem.
This
insufficient
housing
supply
has
caused
rents
to
increase,
creating
challenges
for
many
local
renters,
including
seniors,
young
people,
and
low-‐income
individuals
and
families.
3.
3
• In
Carroll,
rent
increased
significantly,
in
some
cases
doubling
or
tripling.
Some
low-‐income
families
received
modest
rental
assistance,
but
it
has
not
been
enough.
• Greene,
which
faced
a
shortage
of
quality
rental
housing
before
the
boom,
has
been
hit
particularly
hard.
• Both
Tioga
and
Greene
reported
an
increased
demand
for
housing
assistance
and
an
increase
in
homelessness.
In
Greene,
some
low-‐income
families
unable
to
secure
adequate
housing
were
separated
and
children
were
put
into
the
foster
care
system.
• Hotel
and
campground
occupancy
by
out-‐of-‐state
workers
increased
in
Wetzel,
but
the
county
did
not
experience
the
same
level
of
housing
cost
increases
as
the
others.
Roads
and
Infrastructure:
In
all
four
counties,
drilling
activity
has
increased
traffic
of
heavy
trucks
carrying
gravel,
equipment,
water,
chemicals,
sand,
and
waste.
This
has
caused
greater
wear
and
tear
on
roads
not
designed
for
heavy
truckloads,
and
increased
motor
vehicle
accidents.
• In
Carroll,
increased
truck
traffic
created
congestion,
drove
up
traffic
accidents,
and
raised
costs
for
emergency
services
and
road
and
guardrail
damage.
• In
Greene,
truck
traffic
is
damaging
roads
and
bridges,
increasing
highway
maintenance
costs.
• Road
damage
has
been
a
problem
in
Tioga,
where
roads
were
not
posted
and
bonded
at
first;
that
has
changed
as
gas
drilling
increased.
• Both
Greene
and
Tioga
reported
increases
in
traffic-‐related
accidents.
• Traffic
and
road
safety
are
primary
concerns
in
Wetzel.
The
sheriff’s
office
reported
an
increase
in
traffic
citations
for
violations,
including
speeding
and
driving
left-‐of-‐center.
Heavy
truck
permits,
maintenance
costs,
and
vehicle
accidents
have
all
increased.
Crime:
Crime
data
varied
between
the
Pennsylvania
communities
and
Wetzel
County.
• In
Greene
and
Tioga,
researchers
documented
an
increase
in
crime
activity
as
drilling
activity
increased.
• Wetzel,
on
the
other
hand,
did
not
experience
any
increase
in
crime
or
social
services
costs,
other
than
traffic
violations
attributed
to
drilling
activity.
Health
and
Environmental
Impacts:
The
risk
of
water
contamination
near
well
sites
and
drilling
waste
disposal
were
key
concerns
in
all
four
counties.
• In
Carroll,
citizens
reported
concerns
about
the
potential
of
fracking
wastewater
contaminating
drinking
water
supplies.
95
percent
of
county
residents
draw
drinking
water
from
wells.
• Greene
residents
reported
concerns
about
water
contamination
and
the
increased
costs
that
come
with
it,
including
costs
for
residents
who
had
to
re-‐build
damaged
water
wells,
haul
water,
find
safe
water
for
livestock,
and
buy
bottled
water
to
drink.
• In
Wetzel,
there
are
concerns
about
drilling
waste
disposal.
In
one
month
in
2013,
the
Wetzel
County
Landfill
accepted
25,000
tons
of
drilling
waste,
prompting
worries
about
the
drilling
waste’s
potential
radioactivity
and
its
effect
on
landfill
workers.
Emergency
Room
Visits:
Hospital
data
from
Greene
and
Tioga
counties
showed
an
increase
in
emergency
room
visits
as
drilling
activity
increased.
• Greene’s
Southwest
Regional
Medical
Center
had
a
steady
and
dramatic
increase
in
emergency
room
visits
between
2005-‐2006
and
2010-‐2011.
• At
Tioga’s
Soldiers
and
Sailors
Memorial
Hospital,
emergency
room
visits
were
relatively
steady
between
2000-‐01
and
2007-‐08,
but
increased
substantially
during
the
boom
years,
along
with
uncompensated
care
costs.
Education:
Few
drilling
company
workers
brought
families
with
them
to
any
of
the
counties
studied.
School
enrollments,
for
the
most
part,
remained
stable
or
continued
to
decline
in
all
four
counties.
4.
4
• The
dropout
rate
grew
in
Greene,
exceeding
the
state
average,
as
some
students
left
school
to
take
high-‐paying
jobs
in
the
industry.
As
companies
moved
elsewhere
more
recently,
young
men
without
high
school
diplomas
have
sought
help
from
local
human
service
providers.
• In
Tioga,
officials
saw
a
decline
in
the
share
of
low-‐income
students,
reporting
that
rising
rent
drove
low-‐income
families
out
of
the
area.
• Both
Greene
and
Tioga
reported
an
increase
in
the
need
for
special
education
services.
Drilling
families
in
Greene
accounted
for
one
quarter
of
those
seeking
early
intervention
services,
while
more
students
in
Tioga
required
special
education
services,
including
emotional
and
learning
supports.
• School
enrollment
had
been
declining
in
Wetzel
before
the
drilling
boom
and
has
continued
to
decline.
Government
Revenues
• In
Carroll,
increased
economic
activity
has
generated
more
sales
tax
revenue
for
local
government.
More
income
is
being
generated
from
recording
more
deeds,
mortgages,
and
leases,
and
heavy
trucks
paying
the
fuel
tax.
Local
government
and
nonprofit
organizations,
including
the
Carrollton
School
District
and
the
county
itself,
are
benefiting
from
leasing
of
mineral
rights.
• In
Wetzel,
total
property
tax
revenue
has
nearly
tripled
since
2005,
and
the
county’s
share
of
revenue
from
the
severance
tax
and
local
hotel
occupancy
tax
has
increased.
The
county
has
collected
more
in
property
taxes
assessed
on
natural
gas
reserves
and
drilling
equipment.
• In
Pennsylvania,
initial
increases
in
hotel
occupancy
taxes
fell
off
because
hotel
occupants
who
stay
over
30
days
–
many
of
them
drilling
workers
–
do
not
pay
the
tax.
An
impact
fee
authorized
in
Act
13
of
2012
has
provided
local
governments
with
new
resources
to
mitigate
some
drilling
impacts.
• School
enrollment
had
been
declining
in
Wetzel
before
the
drilling
boom
and
has
continued
to
decline.
Recommendations
• All
four
case
studies
recommend
that
local
officials
gather
as
much
information
as
possible
up
front
before
drilling
begins
in
their
communities.
The
Carroll,
Greene,
and
Tioga
studies
recommend
following
in
the
footsteps
of
Wetzel
by
creating
a
local
oil
and
gas
taskforce
to
coordinate
discussions
between
government
agencies,
local
communities,
stakeholders,
and
companies.
• The
Multi-‐state
Shale
Research
Collaborative
has
recommended
that
Ohio,
Pennsylvania,
and
West
Virginia
adopt
severance
taxes
of
no
less
than
5
percent,
as
is
currently
assessed
in
West
Virginia,
in
order
to
help
cover
the
costs
of
shale
drilling
activity.
The
case
studies
echo
this
call,
recommending
adoption
of
a
severance
tax
in
Pennsylvania
and
a
higher
tax
rate
in
Ohio.
• The
Wetzel
case
study
recommends
that
drilling
communities
consider
enacting
local
fees
on
gas
wells
and
setting
aside
the
revenue
for
future
use.
• All
four
case
studies
recommend
that
state
and
local
officials
increase
investments
in
fixing
and
policing
the
roads
and
take
steps
to
address
the
shortage
of
affordable
housing.
• The
Carroll
case
study
recommends
that
policymakers
protect
landowner
and
citizen
rights,
while
the
Greene
and
Tioga
case
studies
recommend
that
local
landowners
organize
to
help
each
other
navigate
the
growth
of
the
oil
and
gas
industry.
• The
Carroll
study
recommends
that
policymakers
investigate
methods
to
encourage
the
oil
and
gas
industry
to
hire
more
local
workers
and
provide
health
insurance.
• The
Greene
and
Tioga
case
studies
recommend
Pennsylvania
require
that
local
governments
conduct
assessments
to
ensure
impact-‐fee
money
adequately
addresses
the
impacts
of
increased
drilling.
Full
Case
Studies:
To
read
the
four
case
studies,
go
to
http://multistateshale.org/case-‐studies.
The
Multi-‐State
Shale
Research
Collaborative
conducts
in-‐depth
research
and
interviews
to
produce
trend
analyses
and
policy
recommendations
on
the
impacts
of
drilling
in
the
Marcellus
and
Utica
Shale.
Member
organizations
include
Fiscal
Policy
Institute
of
New
York,
Policy
Matters
Ohio,
Keystone
Research
Center/Pennsylvania
Budget
and
Policy
Center,
Commonwealth
Institute
for
Fiscal
Analysis
in
Virginia,
and
West
Virginia
Center
on
Budget
and
Policy.