In order to weigh in on tax reform, nonprofits must first understand how states raise their money—which, thanks to murky documentation, is no easy feat. This investigative report delves into state taxation schemes and how they affect the nonprofit sector.
The State of Michigan’s annual report on third-party fundraising reveals that the state’s charities which use third-party solicitation services average an intake of 35 cents for each dollar raised.
Ohio State Sen. Chris Widener reportedly did not disclose his board membership or his loan guarantee with an Ohio equestrian nonprofit that benefitted from legislation he supported.
This may be the future: a politically controlled archipelago of chapters of a nonprofit that originated in the White House and that is prepared to push for the president’s State of the Union agenda.
Some New Haven officials and the Connecticut Association of Nonprofits have gotten their first look at Gov. Dannel Malloy’s proposed budget and don’t like what they see.
Can employers base employment decisions such as hiring and firing on off-duty, legal marijuana use in states where such actions are now legal? The law is murky and evolving.
Facing a decision that may come with implications for healthcare reform across the U.S., tomorrow Montana will consider a pitch for the acquisition of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana by a large out-of-state corporation.
Did you know that Hawaii is one of only three states without a charitable giving tax incentive in its state tax structure? A new bill in the Aloha State aims to change that.
New York is halfway through its public hearings process on proposed new regulations that would require more disclosure from 501(c)(4) groups engaged in election spending.
The Texas state legislature has cut the state’s family planning programs by two-thirds (or $73 million), but its “Choose Life” plates may provide $30,000 for adoption services.
Gov. Martin O’Malley (D-Md.) wants Maryland to become the latest state to abolish the death penalty. Is the anti-capital punishment movement gaining traction?
For nonprofit sector employers and employees, is there no difference between health insurance exchanges run by the states versus those run by the federal government?
In New Jersey, the terms of a Broad Foundation grant, revealed by an Open Public Records Act inquiry, raise troubling questions about the nature of the foundation-public sector relationship.
A nonprofit cemetery maintained by a for-profit company whose current and former employees have made up the nonprofit’s board raises a significant conflict of interest question.
After a bitter debate that shows no sign of stopping, Michigan has become the first “blue” state to adopt the “right to work” law. What impact will this have on unions and workers?
The Massachusetts economy has been on the upswing for some time, yet Gov. Deval Patrick feels compelled to make cuts to safety net programs nonetheless, citing fiscal cliff concerns.
In California, under Proposition 139, a number of victims’ services nonprofits receive a cut of the 20 percent deductions taken from the wages of prison inmates.
Arizona ranks next to last nationwide in education funding, and a sales tax to help fund public education was defeated in the election. Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild eyes what’s next.
Marriage equality won at the ballot box in Maine, Maryland and Washington and also avoided a setback in Minnesota. Are we witnessing the start of a watershed moment for civil rights?
California Forward, a bipartisan or nonpartisan coalition of five foundations, is working to shape state policy in areas of shared concern. As is typical with policy change, progress is incremental.
The Einhorn Family Foundation has acknowledged that it was the formerly-anonymous buyer of controversial voter fraud billboard ads in Milwaukee and two Ohio cities.
The State Budget Crisis Task Force has examined the fiscal situation of six states and the picture is not pretty as some emergency budget gimmicks begin coming home to roost.
A recent ruling from the California Fair Political Practices Commission undercuts donor anonymity to political campaigns to and through 501(c)(4) “social welfare” organizations.
Looking at case studies across the U.S., payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) can create adversaries of local governments and nonprofits or they can open doors to new partnerships.
An unusual Alabama law threatens the operation of nonprofit spay/neuter clinics…and a new bill in the state senate could make things worse.
In order to weigh in on tax reform, nonprofits must first understand how states raise their money—which, thanks to murky documentation, is no easy feat. This investigative report delves into state taxation schemes and how they affect the nonprofit sector.
The State of Michigan’s annual report on third-party fundraising reveals that the state’s charities which use third-party solicitation services average an intake of 35 cents for each dollar raised.
The City of Brotherly Love may be the next major city to enact a comprehensive regime of taxation of otherwise tax-exempt property owners.
Ohio State Sen. Chris Widener reportedly did not disclose his board membership or his loan guarantee with an Ohio equestrian nonprofit that benefitted from legislation he supported.
This may be the future: a politically controlled archipelago of chapters of a nonprofit that originated in the White House and that is prepared to push for the president’s State of the Union agenda.
Facing a decision that may come with implications for healthcare reform across the U.S., tomorrow Montana will consider a pitch for the acquisition of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana by a large out-of-state corporation.
Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy says that his budget includes a new way for the state to invest in the infrastructure of nonprofits.
Did you know that Hawaii is one of only three states without a charitable giving tax incentive in its state tax structure? A new bill in the Aloha State aims to change that. 
New York is halfway through its public hearings process on proposed new regulations that would require more disclosure from 501(c)(4) groups engaged in election spending. 
The Texas state legislature has cut the state’s family planning programs by two-thirds (or $73 million), but its “Choose Life” plates may provide $30,000 for adoption services. 
Gov. Martin O’Malley (D-Md.) wants Maryland to become the latest state to abolish the death penalty. Is the anti-capital punishment movement gaining traction? 
A report released this week from the nonprofit Death Penalty Information Center finds that few states carried out capital punishment in 2012. 
For nonprofit sector employers and employees, is there no difference between health insurance exchanges run by the states versus those run by the federal government? 
In New Jersey, the terms of a Broad Foundation grant, revealed by an Open Public Records Act inquiry, raise troubling questions about the nature of the foundation-public sector relationship. 
A nonprofit cemetery maintained by a for-profit company whose current and former employees have made up the nonprofit’s board raises a significant conflict of interest question. 
After a bitter debate that shows no sign of stopping, Michigan has become the first “blue” state to adopt the “right to work” law. What impact will this have on unions and workers? 
The Massachusetts economy has been on the upswing for some time, yet Gov. Deval Patrick feels compelled to make cuts to safety net programs nonetheless, citing fiscal cliff concerns. 
In California, under Proposition 139, a number of victims’ services nonprofits receive a cut of the 20 percent deductions taken from the wages of prison inmates. 
Arizona ranks next to last nationwide in education funding, and a sales tax to help fund public education was defeated in the election. Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild eyes what’s next. 
Marriage equality won at the ballot box in Maine, Maryland and Washington and also avoided a setback in Minnesota. Are we witnessing the start of a watershed moment for civil rights? 
California Forward, a bipartisan or nonpartisan coalition of five foundations, is working to shape state policy in areas of shared concern. As is typical with policy change, progress is incremental. 
The Einhorn Family Foundation has acknowledged that it was the formerly-anonymous buyer of controversial voter fraud billboard ads in Milwaukee and two Ohio cities. 
Looking at case studies across the U.S., payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) can create adversaries of local governments and nonprofits or they can open doors to new partnerships.
