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Corporations are ripping off our states, cities, and communities. Find out why and how to stop it.
By Pat Garofalo · Launched 3 years ago
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Amazon Warehouses Kill Jobs and Wages
PLUS: A new poll shows banning secret subsidy deals is a good political move.
Jun 16
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Semiconductor Subsidy Doom Loop
There's an ugly state-federal feedback loop happening.
Jun 9
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Camden Wants Answers
Did billions of public dollars create jobs for New Jersey workers?
7 hr ago
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Meet A Corrupt Company Town
Anaheim is a prime example of the nexus between corporate subsidies and public corruption.
Jun 2
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Why Taking on Turbotax Matters
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State Secrets
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Meet A Corrupt Company Town
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Hook, Line, and Sinker
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Water Is Life, and Also a Trade Secret
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Maine Took on Big Box Stores, And Won
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The Future of DC's Antitrust Fight With Amazon
PLUS: The New York Senate steps up to rein in corporate power.
May 26
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A Favor From New Yorkers (And a Vacation)
Hey all! I meant to write a piece this week about a Florida hotel tax scandal, but I got pulled away on a last-minute trip to Albany, New York, …
May 13
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Maine Took on Big Box Stores, And Won
A blow to the "dark store theory" scam is a win for taxpayers.
May 4
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Parking Meter Monopoly Malfeasance
Chicago reveals the perils of non-competes in infrastructure projects.
Apr 26
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Dueling Secret Deals
Kansas and Oklahoma: So many NDAs, so many corporate handouts, so little time.
Apr 20
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The Film Tax Credit Sequel Stinks
Two thumbs down to subsidies for film and TV production.
Apr 13
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Why Taking on Turbotax Matters
Intuit is a scourge.
Apr 6
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Ban Secret Deals
Meet the new coalition pushing to ban NDAs in corporate subsidy deals.
Mar 31
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Why Taking on Turbotax Matters
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State Secrets
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Meet A Corrupt Company Town
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Hook, Line, and Sinker
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Water Is Life, and Also a Trade Secret
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Maine Took on Big Box Stores, And Won
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