Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s final proposal for the state budget calls for a sales tax holiday on “school supplies, clothes and certain electronics,” pitched as immediate relief for parents. Lawmakers should reject the idea. Sales…
Recent articles from the Seattle Times, one on the wealth tax, the other on the Seattle head tax, underscore a growing reckoning in Washington state.Now it seems even the most ardent tax politicians are taking a pause by…
In a Seattle Times' recent column, "Another ‘millionaires tax’ finds Seattle is far richer than anyone knew," celebrates a $115 million haul from the city's 5% tax on compensation over $1 million, far…
In recent years, states across the country have taken renewed interest in reviewing longstanding and often outdated regulatory frameworks. Many legislatures are reassessing rules that may constrain economic growth, aiming to…
In celebration of America250, and in support of the US Department of Education’s “History Rocks! Trail to Independence Tour” in partnership with Americans for Prosperity (AFP), the Center announced this patriotic video…
Michigan lawmakers want to do something about high property taxes. They should note that voters already get to decide whether property taxes are worth it when they vote on new local millages. But the deck is often stacked…
When OneAmerica, originally called Hate Free Zone, was formed by U.S. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, prior to her current role, it was “in response to anti-immigrant hate,” according to the organization’s website.However,…
By Randal O’Toole Note: This post is a sequel to Metro’s Plan for Making Housing More Expensive The average cost of “affordable” (meaning subsidized) housing in Portland is nearly $800 per square foot. The cost in the suburbs…
Albany, NY — New York households continue to pay some of the highest electricity prices in the nation, according to data from the Empire Center and the U.S. Energy Information Administration. In November 2025, the average…
Share this Story on Facebook, X, Text, LinkedIn, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, or OutlookIn a dizzying display of power, the Democrats in the General Assembly voted this week to assign Virginia’s electoral college votes to the…
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