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Brett Rowland

Brett Rowland is an award-winning journalist who has worked as an editor and reporter in newsrooms in Illinois and Wisconsin. He is an investigative reporter for The Center Square.

Government
Europe tried wealth taxes. Most gave up.

(The Center Square) – Democratic senators are advancing a series of proposals to tax America’s wealthiest households, with supporters projecting trillions in new federal revenue. Critics, however, argue the plans… Read More

May 18, 2026
Culture
Voters want sweeping changes to address government fraud

(The Center Square) – Voters are concerned about government fraud and want to see lawmakers make sweeping changes, pass new laws and open new investigations to address the longstanding problem… Read More

March 26, 2026
Taxes
Red states move to cut income taxes as Trump eyes federal shift

(The Center Square) – As Republican-led states move to lower or eliminate income taxes, President Donald Trump’s economic advisers have suggested moving ahead with broader state sales taxes to boost… Read More

March 20, 2026
World
War in Iran shocks markets, costs U.S. taxpayers $1 billion a day

(The Center Square) – The escalating war in Iran has already rattled global markets and driven oil prices to their highest levels since April 2024. If the conflict persists, the… Read More

March 9, 2026
Tariffs
European Union puts U.S. trade deal on hold after Supreme Court ruling

(The Center Square) – The European Union on Monday halted plans to finalize a trade deal with the U.S. after the U.S. Supreme Court said the bulk of President Donald… Read More

February 23, 2026