This op ed was originally published in FitsNews. At Palmetto Promise Institute, we believe the best solutions don’t come from Washington — they come from communities. That’s why we were alarmed to see the U.S. House propose a steep tax hike on private foundations, raising the current 1.39% excise tax on investment income to as
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At Palmetto Promise Institute, we are big on ratings and rankings. If done properly, a grade or score in a policy area can help a state know where it stands on freedom issues and how efficiently and effectively that state spends taxpayer dollars. Comparisons to neighboring states can be particularly useful. Trusted national organizations produce
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President Donald Trump’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” passed the U.S. House of Representatives on May 22, but its long-term implications are far from settled. The bill ties together a wide range of policy issues: reform of SNAP benefits, Medicaid, tax-free tips, tax-free overtime pay, and notably, a raise of the State And Local Tax (SALT)
Promoting Public Policy that Helps South Carolinians Flourish