Monthly Archives: October 2014

E-Cigarettes and Munis: The Good, The Bad and The Local

Cig TaxAt Bitvore, we see a lot of news about electronic cigarettes (or e-cigs for short). Opinions about the nicotine delivery devices run the gamut: some see them as a way to reduce the incidence of cancer and emphysema, while others view them as a dangerous new […]

State Credit Rating Downgrades: Could Hawaii Be Next?

hawaiiDespite improving economic conditions, state credit ratings have remained under pressure in 2014.  Thus far, the states of Kansas and New Jersey have both been on the receiving end of several adverse rating actions, while Illinois – the nation’s lowest rated state – received a negative outlook […]

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