Tax the rich, subsidize the poor: New York mayor proposes subway fix

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio is proposing raising an 0.5 percent income tax on New Yorkers earning $ 500,000 or more to fund repairs on the beleaguered transit system and offer discount fares to the poorest passengers. “We need a millionaire’s tax so that New Yorkers who typically travel in first class pay their […]

Turning to Baby Registries to Subsidize Parental Leave

In the U.S., the challenge of financially preparing for a child is exacerbated by the the lack of a federally mandated paid maternity leave. The U.S. remains the only developed country without such a policy. And while some states have implemented paid leave funded by state insurance, and more companies are making such policies a […]

Free Fast Charging Is Helping to Sell EVs, But Should Automakers Subsidize It?

– Does access to a robust, reliable charging network sell electric vehicles? While Tesla and its Supercharger network might be the first example that comes to mind, Nissan and BMW have more time invested in the idea that a generous set of chargers does spark a larger market for electric vehicles. – Tesla and those other […]