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“A long way to go” toward transparency

Beacon CEO Justin Owen discusses the state of government transparency with Tennessee Report.

June 8th, 2012 | Recent News | Read More

Survey suggests need for more school choice

Beacon’s Justin Owen and the Friedman Foundation’s Robert Enlow discuss the benefits of school choice in today’s Tennessean.

June 5th, 2012 | Commentary | Read More

Art Laffer’s ideas make a comeback

In a feature on the famous economist, the Tennessean notes his work with Beacon to publish a study that helped eliminate the state’s death tax.

May 29th, 2012 | Recent News | Read More

Beacon’s budget solution makes media waves

Numerous media outlets cover our recent policy brief showing how Nashville can balance its budget and still avoid a tax increase.

May 22nd, 2012 | Recent News | Read More

Analyzing Nashville’s “Taxing” Budget

In a new policy brief, Beacon offers alternatives to Mayor Dean’s proposed budget and property tax increase.

May 21st, 2012 | Feature, Policy | Read More

July 31: Friedman Day Celebration

Beacon will host a special event at our new office on Milton Friedman’s 100th birthday. More details coming soon.

May 14th, 2012 | Events | Read More

Tax opponents rip Chamber for endorsement

The Tennessean covers Beacon’s statement against the Nashville Chamber’s $300,000 subsidy from Metro taxpayers now that it has endorsed Mayor Dean’s tax hike.

May 14th, 2012 | Recent News | Read More

Taxpayer advocates: Chamber should refuse subsidy

The Nashville Chamber should refuse its $300,000 subsidy now that it has endorsed the mayor’s tax hike plan.

May 13th, 2012 | Recent News | Read More

The Mayor’s Taxing Budget

Beacon puts out an infographic on the budget of Nashville Mayor Karl Dean, which includes a 13 percent tax hike.

May 8th, 2012 | Policy | Read More

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