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In a previous post on Engage Gov Today, we looked at the current economic and budget environment impacting state and local governments, and how it’s forcing them to provide more services with fewer resources. Ultimately, the reduction in tax dollars and the increase in demand for services has left states scrambling to find revenue sources that can help cover expenses. However, as we discussed, states can add a new revenue stream to overcome deficits simply by collecting tax....