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In an effort to fill a $1.6 billion budget shortfall, the Louisiana legislature ended its session with a final budget that eliminates several business tax credits.

Last Monday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a $2.56 billion bill cutting the franchise tax rate paid by businesses by 25 percent. The bill, House Bill 32, by state Rep. Dennis Bonnen, R-Angleton, was endorsed by CompTIA (formerly TechAmerica) and signed by Abbott at the Austin office of AMD, a California-based chipmaker.

Today, California Governor Jerry Brown signed a revised budget proposal sent to him by the California State Legislature that seeks to ensure a reasonable spending plan with sound investments to secure California’s future.

Just as you would insist your accountant be certified, or your plumber be bonded and insured, or your taxi driver be current on her license and testing; you should insist your IT service provider carry an independent validation.

Every MSP needs a little rest and relaxation from time to time. With these four best practices in play, your chances for sneaking away this summer will be greatly improved.

Fuji Xerox is known world-wide for its equipment; but lesser known is the company’s shift from mere machine provider to full scale information and communication technology giant – in part thanks to CompTIA’s internationally recognized certification program.

While the channel has many nuances and differing practices, it continues to play a significant role in the success of many tech companies. Lorna Garey offers valued insight and key observations from her first few months at the helm of Channel Partners.

Guest blogger Sand Sinclair talks content. You know you need it, but how do you deliver it? And where do you focus your efforts to see real rewards?

Working with fellow IT professionals is always a learning process for Tim Niles, who takes in all the different viewpoints, opinions and knowledge of his fellow SMEs.

Ready to collaborate and gain more ideas and inspiration for your business? Check out the ChannelCon 2015 Community Day agenda and prepare to network with other successful channel professionals!

Plenty of MSPs are good at marketing, but many more can significantly improve their efforts. Read about the three biggest marketing mistakes MSPs are making and how to fix them.

There are many 10-year-old kids who take an early interest in computers. But Luis Santana’s love of technology has carried him through adulthood, fatherhood and professional success.

The Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act (PITFA) H.R. 235, is scheduled to be addressed by the House of Representative on Tuesday, June 9. Currently, the Internet Tax Freedom Act is set to expire on October 1, 2015, as extended by the “Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015,” enacted in December 2014. The original legislation banning Internet access taxes was first enacted in 1998, and since then has been extended multiple times, each time with overwhelming bipartisan support.

Although Florida’s Legislature adjourned its annual session, it failed to pass a budget, and returned for a Special Session June 1 through June 20, 2015. The agenda for the special session will include budget and conforming bills, health care reform legislative priorities and tax relief. The Legislature must pass a balanced budget by June 30th.