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The Chairman’s Report July 2nd, 2026
In this 250th year celebration of our independence, we at FAIRtax wish you a HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY. Read More.
New Virginia Laws Effective This Summer: What You Need to Know
Discover key new laws in Virginia, including a gas tax hike starting July 1. Stay informed on important changes this summer. Read More.
One-Third of All Dollars Earned Goes to Taxes. Why?
It's galling to hand over a third of everything you earned last year as taxes, which you know will be used for waste, fraud, and abuse. Read More.
Newsom under fire as California gas tax hike sends pump prices even higher
California's gas tax will rise 2.2 cents per gallon Wednesday as GOP lawmakers led by Rep. David Valadao urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to suspend the hike. Read More.
Illinois sued over prediction market law imposing new taxes, regulations
Kalshi, a company with a prediction-based platform that allows users to place wagers on the outcome of real-life events, seeks to block the state law from taking effect Wednesday. Read More.
The Grassroots Corner June 29th, 2026
MEET WILLIE HOUSTON
The FAIRtax movement has benefited from gifted leadership, but the aging of its board members has been a challenge. Read More.
‘Deadbeat Taxpayers:’ More than 500,000 federal workers, retirees are delinquent paying Uncle Sam
Tax debt among federal workers has surged 32% since 2021, and the number of government employees who aren’t paying taxes has increased by 43% in three years. Read More.
California voters to consider ballot measure to increase taxes on billionaires
California voters will decide on a ballot measure imposing a one-time 5% tax on billionaires, despite opposition from Gov. Gavin Newsom. Read More.
The Chairman’s Report June 26th, 2026
Psychological Predisposition- Income and Property Taxes
In last week’s Chairman’s Report, we highlighted a famous Adam Smith quote from Wealth of Nations, which reads, “The property which every man has in his own labor, as it is the original foundation of all other property, so it is the most sacred and inviolable.” Read More.
An overlooked red state quietly built one of America’s most competitive tax systems
North Dakota uses billions in oil revenue to keep taxes low for residents while maintaining strong state finances, creating a competitive tax environment. Read More.
Social Security reform imperative to avoid 34% tax hike, insolvency by 2032, trustees warn
“Unless policymakers act, America’s favorite entitlement program will become its most disgraced,” expert warns. Read More.
The Grassroots Corner June 22nd, 2026
CALL FOR ACTION: ASK TRUMP TO CELEBRATE THE 250TH JULY 4TH CENTENNIAL WITH A GIFT TO THE PEOPLE
250th July 4th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence…time for the 2nd Revolution, no guns required. Read More.
Downtown Seattle lost 30,000 jobs, billions in office value since 2020 payroll tax: new report finds
Downtown Seattle lost 30,000 jobs and $10 billion in office value since the JumpStart Payroll Expense tax began in 2020 compared to its neighbor city Bellevue. Read More.
California labor union offers to scale back billionaire tax proposal after pushback
A California labor union has offered to scale back a proposal to temporarily increase taxes on billionaires, but it wasn’t enough to get the governor on board. Read More.
The Chairman’s Report June 19th, 2026
The Worst Kind of Taxes
This year, Wyoming legislators are considering the elimination of all residential property taxes with their House Bill 118. Read More.
