Courts
Lawsuit over ‘unconstitutional’ Kansas City Chiefs stadium plan droppedA lawsuit against Kansas over the new Kansas City Chiefs stadium and the preservation of local control has been resolved, and the case will be dismissed. Kansas… Read More
Politics
Democrats descend into circular firing squad over Biden-era electric car credits(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Democrats hoping to win back Congress are split over whether to revive a Biden-era tax break for electric car buyers. Rank-and-file House Democrats… Read More
Politics
Mike Johnson doubles down on ‘extraordinary record’ as affordability crisis threatens GOP’s House majority(Daily Caller News Foundation) – House Speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday defended Republicans’ record, arguing that the GOP offers American families stability and common-sense solutions even as widespread frustration… Read More
Opinion
Everyday Economics: Oil is taxing the economy. The Fed should be patient.(The Center Square) – Oil prices jumped again in September, but core inflation has been relatively subdued. Hiring remains weak, and wage growth slowed further. So far, the data… Read More
Politics
GOP candidates suddenly get cold feet on Iran War as election looms(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Republicans running in battleground states began speaking out against the Iran war as the midterm elections inched closer. Candidates called for an end… Read More
Culture
Lawyer: Billionaire tax could cost California $1 trillion(The Center Square) – In an effort to escape the proposed California billionaire tax, several notable billionaires might have already cost the state more than $1 trillion… Read More
Politics
Wealthy Kansans already pay more than their ‘fair share’ of income taxes(The Sentinel) – For the rest of this political season, the phrase “the rich should pay their fair share” will be often repeated as progressive lawmakers seek equity in… Read More
Culture
Another major company flees from blue state to Texas(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Samsung plans to move to Texas less than a year after building new headquarters in New Jersey. The South Korean manufacturing company will… Read More
Government
Watchdog report: Data centers can help taxpayers if done rightAs property tax bills climb across the U.S., a new report from a tax watchdog finds communities welcoming data center development are bucking the trend. A data center… Read More
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… Read More
Government
Missouri governor calls for income tax phase-out, opts in to federal school choice programAs he greeted members of the Missouri General Assembly on his way to the dais for his State of the State Address Tuesday, Gov. Mike Kehoe donned a starkly… Read More
Government
Texas Gov. Abbott vows to ‘drive a stake through’ property taxes with constitutional amendmentThe leader of America’s second-largest state wants to “drive a stake through” property taxes with a constitutional amendment to eliminate school district property taxes for homeowners, Texas Scorecard… Read More
Public Education
High superintendent pay fuels debate over Illinois school consolidation(The Center Square) – A new Illinois Policy Institute report reignites debate over how schools are run and how much top administrators are paid, but one national education expert… Read More
Government
State GOP lawmakers move to slice taxes while Dems raise theirs(Daily Caller News Foundation) – State Republican lawmakers across the country are introducing and codifying legislation to cut taxes and ease government spending. Since the November election, state… Read More
Culture
Tax Day: Teens lack financial literacy(The Center Square) – This tax day, one group is pushing for better financial literacy for kids. The American Parents Coalition is advocating for financial literacy education for… Read More
Government
Pennsylvania Republican legislators introduce pro-family sales tax exemptions(The Center Square) – Legislators are considering another avenue to reduce the financial burden on Pennsylvania families. Rep. Joe Hogan, R-Penndel, recently announced a package of bills that… Read More
Government
Treasury Adviser sounds alarm about IRS ’30 years behind schedule and $15 billion over budget’(Daily Caller News Foundation) – U.S. Treasury Special Adviser Sam Corcos said Thursday on Fox News’ “The Ingraham Angle” that the IRS is not only 30 years behind schedule… Read More
Public Education
Wichita, KS voters to decide fate of $450 million bond issue(The Sentinel) – Barely three months after presidential and congressional elections transfixed the country, Wichita Public Schools patrons will head to the polls Feb. 25 to render a decision on… Read More
Public Education
Two Seattle school levies to be voted on amid dissatisfaction with educational quality(The Center Square) – The fate of two levies from Seattle Public Schools will be determined on Tuesday by Seattle voters, amid recent survey results showing that parents of… Read More
Culture
Americans fleeing blue states for red, seeking jobs, lower taxes and better cost of livingExpensive, highly regulated deep blue states are continuing to lose residents who are resettling in red states, which are more affordable. California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and… Read More