INTERNATIONAL

China's Xi may have all the power in the world but he still can't implement a property tax
MarketWatch
China's top leader Xi Jinping may have amassed unlimited political power but there is a disconnect because he seems unable to use the political might to solve the major economic problems the Asian giant faces, experts in Washington said Tuesday. “It is very hard after coming through this congress and not feel that you can't avoid the overwhelming dominant shadow of Xi Jinping everywhere,” said Jude Blanchette.

GEORGIA

Kyle Wingfield: Georgia's proposed Constitutional Amendments explained
Daily Citizen 
It's that time again: time to show up at the voting booth, make it to the end of your ballot and realize there are some questions you were completely unprepared to answer. Fear not! I'm back to explain these questions so you have a better idea of how you want to answer these questions. 

NEW YORK

New York tax climate ranked second-to-last
Spectrum Local News
New York state's business tax climate continues to receive low marks from a national fiscal watchdog organization, according to a new ranking released on Tuesday. The state's overall tax climate ranks 49th out of 50 states, between California (ranked 48th) and neighboring New Jersey (50th). New York ranked last in personal taxes, 24th in corporate taxes , 49th in property taxes and 43rd in sales taxes.