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Detroit developer cites tax hikes as reason big blue cities like NYC are struggling: ‘Socialists are on the march’
Rodney Lockwood, Board Chairman of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, warned that high-tax cities like New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco are facing serious structural trouble. Read More.
552K jobs and $850M in tax revenue wiped out if Georgia's proposed restriction passes
At least 78 local jurisdictions already have imposed data center bans or moratoriums Read More.
The Grassroots Corner July 27th, 2026
THE VAT IN NORWAY
As I write this Grassroots Corner, we are traveling in Norway. Norway has a Value Added Tax (Merverdiavgift or MVA), and I make a point of looking at my receipts when I am in a country like Norway that has one. Read More.
Silicon valley titans need to be more involved in politics
Tech needs to invest not only in fighting the proposed tax but also in changing culture that brought it about. Read More.
Foreclosures spike nationwide, driven by higher mortgage rates, property taxes, insurance
The ZIP code with the highest total number of foreclosures was 77327, located in rural Liberty County northeast of Houston, which had 8,189 in the six-year period. Read More.
The Chairman’s Report July 23th, 2026
Dr. Frank Luntz's new polling paints a troubling picture of America: 70% of voters say the economic system is "unfair," 55% say they're falling behind financially, and 38% — the highest since 2009 — say they want more socialism and less capitalism. Read More.
The Grassroots Corner July 20th, 2026
HOSTILE ARGUMENT: THE FAIRTAX WILL HURT TOWNS THAT BORROW AT LOW RATES TODAY
Today’s argument is one you won’t hear often, but I heard it from a member of my town council who was also a Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch. Read More.
My state of Washington ignored warnings about tax hikes — and now we’re paying the price
People said we were making it up — that corporate flight was a myth. Now we’re a cautionary tale. Washington’s largest companies knew higher taxes were coming. They warned Gov. Bob Ferguson that th… Read More.
Cuomo sounds alarm on New York exodus: 'Don't chase people out' to southern states
Andrew Cuomo warns that socialist policies and aggressive taxes on the rich are driving a massive wealth transfer from New York to low-tax red states. Read More.
Hochul claims she’s against tax hikes for wealthy, businesses after pushing through new NYC fee for luxury 2nd homes
Gov. Kathy Hochul boasted that she’s against the “tax the rich” crusade that’s a rallying cry for Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his socialist cronies — even though she push… Read More.
Billions in taxpayer income are leaving two iconic states — as a new economic map emerges
All 10 counties with the largest net taxpayer losses are in California and New York, as Sun Belt migration accelerates amid high tax concerns. Read More.
The Chairman’s Report July 16th, 2026
The following article is reprinted with permission from Professor John Cochrane. He is one of the most prominent American economists working today in financial economics and macroeconomics. Read More.
Some Americans are getting a COVID tax refund — here’s who is eligible and how much they’ll get
The refunds stem from IRS penalties and interest that some taxpayers paid during the COVID-19 emergency after deadlines were postponed. Read More.
Newsom predicts $6.6B boost from Hollywood tax credits
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced that the first year of the state’s expanded Film and Television Tax Credit program is on pace to deliver a record $6.6 billion in economic impact. Read More.
The Grassroots Corner July 13th, 2026
MISSOURI MOVES TO DITCH ITS STATE INCOME TAX
In November, Missouri voters will decide whether to amend the state’s Constitution to phase out the state’s individual income tax and permit the extension of the state and local sales taxes to offset any lost revenue from the phase out. Read More.
