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About the release
Capitol Bottom Line is a daily release on the bills moving through seven of the country’s largest statehouses (California, New York, Texas, Florida, Illinois, Colorado and Arizona) and what each one means for the cost of doing business.
Each release rounds up the bills that moved: what they do, where they stand, how the votes went, and who pays. It has a point of view. Capitol Bottom Line reads legislation from the side of employers, and says plainly when a bill adds a tax, a mandate, a fee or a new lawsuit risk, and when it takes one away.
The facts are kept separate from the argument. Every bill is described from its text, fiscal note or the legislature’s own records, the other side’s case is stated fairly, and every claim is cited to a numbered source. Nothing here is legal or tax advice.
The seven statehouses
CA California NY New York TX Texas FL Florida IL Illinois CO Colorado AZ Arizona
Who it is for
Written for business owners, chambers of commerce, trade and industry associations, policy analysts and government affairs staff.
Capitol Bottom Line is an independent publication with a pro-business editorial stance. It is not affiliated with any party, campaign, chamber of commerce or government body.