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Democrats signal retreat on the death tax as exodus fears mount
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…
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson thinks the residents she represents are ‘Filthy Rich’
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…
Center Launches K-12 Student Video Contest to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday #America250RI
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…
Research Note: Updates in Regulatory Restraint
In recent years, states across the country have taken renewed interest in reviewing longstanding and often outdated regulatory frameworks.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…
Voters can lower their own property taxes under Michigan rules – Mackinac Center
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…
The Shift in Jayapal’s Farmworker Policy
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,…
Portland’s “Affordable” Housing Averages $800 per Square Foot
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…
New York’s Electricity Prices Among the Highest in the Country
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…
Democrats Vote to ‘Disenfranchise’ Rural Voters by Outsourcing Virginia’s Presidential Vote and Gerrymandering Its Congressional Map
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…
No State Income Tax for Washington
No State Income Tax for Washington Our state is facing many challenges. Street-level homelessness and drug addiction are an epidemic. Student test scores are down. Our environmental policies are not achieving promised…
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