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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.
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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.
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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.
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Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wines over digital services tax before G7 summit
President Trump warns France of 100% tariffs on wine and champagne if Macron does not drop the 3% digital services tax on American technology companies. Read More.
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Report: Former Employees Face Big Tax Bills After North Carolina Restaurant Allowed Illegals to Steal Social Security Numbers
Two former employees of a North Carolina restaurant are accusing the eatery of allowing illegal migrants to use their Social Security numbers Read More.
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The Grassroots Corner June 15th, 2026
MICHAEL SHINHOLSTER CAN AMPLIFY YOUR CONGRESS CONTACT When you reach out to your Congress Member about the FAIRtax, Michael Shinholster can amplify your effectiveness. Read More.
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San Francisco voters reject tax hike targeting companies with highly paid executives
Measure D, which sought to expand San Francisco's CEO pay ratio tax and generate up to $300 million annually, appeared headed for defeat after Election Day. Read More.
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House Republicans urge Bessent to revoke Southern Poverty Law Center's tax-exempt status
GOP Reps. Barry Moore, of Alabama; Mary Miller, of Illinois; Byron Donalds, of Florida; Harriet Hageman, of Wyoming; and Andy Ogles of Tennessee also signed the letter. Read More.
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The Chairman’s Report June 12th, 2026
How the FAIRtax Could Help Reduce Inflation by Increasing the Supply of Goods Inflation is often described as “too many dollars chasing too few goods." Read More.
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While Americans Suffer, Congress Quibbles Over Private Jet Taxes With Sneaky Move
What's top of mind Monday for our dear lawmakers in Washington, D.C.? An issue that concerns about 0.00343% of the American population: private jets. Read More.
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Supporters, critics clash in Michigan over future of taxpayer funding for Rx Kids
Michigan lawmakers remain divided over the future of the state's Rx Kids program as House Republicans continue scrutinizing the initiative. Read More.
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The Grassroots Corner June 8th, 2026
WE NEED YOUR FINANCIAL HELP No amount is too small. Read More.
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Foreign drug price controls are a hidden tax on Americans
The U.S. pays more for drugs because foreign governments cap prices, creating trade distortions that shift pharmaceutical costs onto Americans. Read More.
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Bernie Sanders unveils plan to take 50% stake in AI companies for government wealth fund
Sen. Bernie Sanders plans legislation to take 50% of stock in AI companies like OpenAI, Anthropic and xAI to create a sovereign wealth fund. Read More.
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The Chairman’s Report June 5th, 2026
Why the FAIRtax Is More Ethical Than the Present Income/Payroll Tax System Ethics is the branch of philosophy that deals with questions of right and wrong conduct, moral duty, justice, fairness, and the principles that should guide human behavior. Read More.