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Corporations are ripping off our states, cities, and communities. Find out why and how to stop it.

By Pat Garofalo
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'The Commonwealth of Amazon'A Virginia deal with Amazon Web Services shows the perils of corporate subsidies and consolidation.
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Non-Competes, BannedThe FTC took the first step, now states need to follow up.
Jan 20
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The Car Rental Sales Tax Swap ScamCar rental corporate consolidation, funded by you.
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2023 State Legislative Preview11 things I'll be watching at the state level this year.
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Corporate Power Is Raising Your RentMore consolidation equals more rent increases.
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Meet Barcelona's 'Amazon Tax'Enough with the subsidies. Tax dominant delivery platforms instead.
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End Big Tech's App Store AbusesCongress or state lawmakers have a golden opportunity to rein in Apple and Google.
Dec 1, 2022
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World Cup WoesPLUS: State AGs are coming for Ticketmaster.
Nov 23, 2022
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Location: Top SecretPLUS: Break up Ticketmaster.
Nov 17, 2022
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Election Day 2022: Good (And Some Bad) News for State Corporate Power Politics Big tech antagonists did well, but so did megadeal boosters.
Nov 10, 2022
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The 'Transferable' Subsidy ScamMeet a big, under-the-radar problem.
Oct 26, 2022
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Louisiana's Corporate Subsidy Reforms Worked, Pass It OnSuccess!
Oct 14, 2022
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5 Ways a Georgia Judge Exposed the Corporate Subsidy Machine
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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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'The Commonwealth of Amazon'
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Non-Competes, Banned
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Boondoggle

Corporations are ripping off our states, cities, and communities. Find out why and how to stop it.
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