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The Canadian Vaping Association cautions that Quebec’s proposed vaping excise tax will harm public health objectives

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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The Canadian Vaping Association (CVA) has opposed the taxation of vaping products nationally due to the unintended consequences and increased risk to youth.

Key Points: 
  • The Canadian Vaping Association (CVA) has opposed the taxation of vaping products nationally due to the unintended consequences and increased risk to youth.
  • Increased costs for vaping products in line with cigarettes will not serve the nation’s goal of becoming free of combustible tobacco.
  • With Quebec announcing its intentions to join the excise regime, the tax rate paid by Quebecers will nearly double.
  • Smoking remains the leading cause of death and illness, and Quebec must ensure that its policy is in line with public health objectives.

New Report Ranks America's Governors on Policy Leadership and Pandemic Response

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
States of the United States, California, Arthur Laffer, Ronald Reagan, Laffer

The scorecard ranks America's 50 governors based on policy performance and result, as well as executive leadership before and after the start of the COVID-19 health crisis.

Key Points: 
  • The scorecard ranks America's 50 governors based on policy performance and result, as well as executive leadership before and after the start of the COVID-19 health crisis.
  • "State executives implement policy and respond to crisis in dramatically different ways," said Reagan Economist Dr. Arthur B. Laffer.
  • "At such a critical decision point, voters need fact-based, nonpartisan data to judge their leaders and hold them accountable.
  • Governors and taxpayers can also use the criteria to determine state policy areas that need improvement, such as tax and spending policy, handling of federal funds from the CARES Act and economic competitiveness data.

Laffer Study: Widespread Adoption of Digital Credentialing Would Lead to $437.6 Billion in Annual Economic Benefits

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Monday, June 29, 2020
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Companies like Merit are ready to step in and make a meaningful difference in the coming economic recovery, having already established a robust verified identity platform.

Key Points: 
  • Companies like Merit are ready to step in and make a meaningful difference in the coming economic recovery, having already established a robust verified identity platform.
  • Even during healthy economic periods, the hiring process costs employers an average of 42 days and $4,129 per hire.
  • Dr. Laffer and team have identified a half-trillion-dollar economic gap, and Merit is standing by ready to help states take swift action."
  • Laffer Associates is the culmination of a lifetimes worth of rigorous institutional and academic economic research by the firms founder and chairman, Dr. Arthur B. Laffer.

Fernanda “Fern” Hailey Joins Laffer Tengler Investments as Regional Director

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Laffer, Laff

Nashville, TN, June 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laffer Tengler Investments (Laffer Tengler) is pleased to announce that Fern Hailey has joined the firm as Regional Director operating out of Miami, Florida.

Key Points: 
  • Nashville, TN, June 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laffer Tengler Investments (Laffer Tengler) is pleased to announce that Fern Hailey has joined the firm as Regional Director operating out of Miami, Florida.
  • Ferns energy, experience and strong relationships in the wealth management community make her a welcome addition to our team, said Jon Curley , Chief Executive Officer of Laffer Tengler.
  • Prior to joining Laffer Tengler, Hailey held a Senior Vice President Position at Regions Financial Corporation in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
  • Advisory services are offered through Laffer Tengler Investments, an investment advisor registered with the SEC.

Austan Goolsbee and Dr. Arthur Laffer Join “Virus Economics” Panel at Appian World 2020 Virtual Edition

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020
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MCLEAN, Va., May 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Appian (NASDAQ: APPN) is excited to announce that Austan Goolsbee, former chairman of President Barack Obamas Council of Economic Advisers, and Dr. Arthur Laffer, a key member of President Ronald Reagans Economic Policy Advisory Board, will join a panel on Virus Economics at Appian World 2020 Virtual Edition.

Key Points: 
  • MCLEAN, Va., May 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Appian (NASDAQ: APPN) is excited to announce that Austan Goolsbee, former chairman of President Barack Obamas Council of Economic Advisers, and Dr. Arthur Laffer, a key member of President Ronald Reagans Economic Policy Advisory Board, will join a panel on Virus Economics at Appian World 2020 Virtual Edition.
  • Matt Calkins, CEO of Appian, will moderate the discussion during the May 12 opening Keynote section of the conference.
  • Dr. Arthur Laffer is the founder and chairman of Laffer Associates, an economic research and consulting firm, and Laffer Investments, an investment management firm.
  • Register today for the no-cost Appian World 2020 Virtual Edition conference and the Virus Economics: The Complexities and Impact of Returning to the Workplace panel discussion.

ButcherJoseph Acquires Laffer Investments

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Friday, November 1, 2019
Banking, Professional services, Finance, Given names, MEN, Arthur Laffer, Laffer, Arthur

Laffer Investments, Inc., was founded in 1999 by Arthur B. Laffer, Ph.D., noted economist and recent Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient and his son, Arthur B. Laffer, Jr.

Key Points: 
  • Laffer Investments, Inc., was founded in 1999 by Arthur B. Laffer, Ph.D., noted economist and recent Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient and his son, Arthur B. Laffer, Jr.
  • Laffer Investments was a perfect fit to join the ButcherJoseph family of companies, said Jon Curley CEO of ButcherJoseph Financial Holdings.
  • We are thrilled to partner with ButcherJoseph and Nancy Tengler, said Arthur Laffer, Jr, President of Laffer Investments.
  • Laffer Investments, Inc. was started in 1999 by noted economist Arthur B. Laffer, Ph.D, and his son, Arthur B. Laffer, Jr., who was President of the firm.