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By Eric Jackson, Forbes, This is the 4th year in a row I’ve curated an annual prediction list for Forbes. Last year’s list is here. It’s gotten bigger and better every year with a fantastic collection of participants – and this year is no exception...

This is a compilation of Tennessee news and political stories assembled daily by staffers in Gov. Bill Haslam’s office. Tennessee continues to grow manufacturing sector (Memphis Business Journal) Industrial employment in Tennessee posted a gain...

Will Arizona soon be a state with a lot of new online sales taxes? And if so, will it actually help or hurt the state economy? Arizona has long enjoyed a solid reputation as a business-friendly and tax-payer-friendly state. But that all may change if...

Holiday retail sales are increasing. Consumer confidence is climbing. Yet all is not nirvana in the rocky world of the retail economy. According to Forbes, Cyber Monday 2016 was the biggest day in the history of U.S. e-commerce. Sales surpassed initial...

Internet sales tax legislation has gained momentum on Capitol Hill this month but the leading proposals still face opposition from two powerful groups: small business advocates and anti tax conservatives. Congressional Quarterly Article By Ambreen Ali...