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The Grassroots Corner August 24th, 2026
WE HEARD YOU AND MADE CHANGES TO THE HANDBOOK
About a year and a half ago, we introduced a handbook for FAIRtax Grassroots Leaders, and your feedback has brought changes. Read More.
NYC taxpayers could pay twice under Mamdani's city-owned grocery store plan
Taxpayers may pay twice under Zohran Mamdani's city-owned grocery plan as NYC explores grants for independent grocers alongside the subsidized stores. Read More.
Critics say aircraft safety bill provides tax haven for private jet owners
A last-minute amendment tacked onto the House-passed ALERT Act would prohibit using aircraft transponder data “to identify aircraft for the purpose of obtaining revenue from the owner or operator” without permission. Read More.
DSA Co-Chair: People Want Tax Dollars Used for ‘Raising a Living Wage’
On Wednesday's broadcast of "CNN News Central," Democratic Socialists of America Co-Chair Ashik Siddique said that voters want "taxpayer dollars to be | Clips Read More.
How much President Trump’s two terms in the White House have cost taxpayers in America
The national debt hits $40 trillion as Social Security, Medicare, interest rates and tax cuts drive federal deficits higher under Trump's watch. Read More.
The Chairman’s Report August 20th, 2026
This week’s report is written by Bill Rollyson. Bill is a long-time advocate for the FAIRtax and has educated thousands of people about the benefits of replacing the present income/payroll tax with the FAIRtax. Read More.
Mark Cuban tells Ro Khanna 'you don't understand business,' threatens investment shift over billionaire tax
Mark Cuban warned Rep. Ro Khanna that California's proposed billionaire tax could drive startup founders out of the state, vowing to avoid investing there. Read More.
Trump Bump: Tax refunds jumped 17% after president’s signature law, GAO reports
The increase this year represented $43 billion more in refunds than the IRS had issued during the 2025 filing season for tax year 2024 Read More.
The Grassroots Corner August 17th, 2026
THE VAT IN IRELAND
As I write this Grassroots Corner, we have just left Ireland. Read More.
Architect of California’s billionaire tax plots national push as state’s richest flee
The labor leader behind the controversial measure is now promising to bring it to a national stage. Read More.
John Rich warns Nashville's famed Broadway could go dark as businesses face tax ‘death nail’
John Rich warns Nashville's Lower Broadway honky-tonks face closure as property tax bills soar, threatening the live music culture that defines Music City. Read More.
The Chairman’s Report August 13th, 2026
Restoring Economic Liberty, Citizen Sovereignty, and Constitutional Principles Read More.
The Grassroots Corner August 10th, 2026
MEET JODAN “ALEX” JOHNSON
The FAIRtax movement has benefited from gifted leadership, but the aging of its board members has been a challenge. Read More.
Vulnerable battleground Dem embraces 'no tax on tips' after voting against Trump bill
Gabriel Vasquez voted against the big beautiful bill's no tax on tips provision, then called for a permanent version through his TIPS Act weeks later. Read More.
Poll: 74% support Florida property tax amendment
A poll released this month shows 74% of respondents support the proposal to significantly reduce or eliminate property taxes on homesteaded residences. Read More.
