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The Chairman’s Report May 1st, 2026
Van Hollen and Booker Tax Cut Plans
Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) have each introduced new tax plans that... Read More.
Mamdani tax break proposal sparks fears as business leaders warn of ‘fragile’ NYC economy
Business leaders warn NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposal to scale back a key tax credit could hurt small businesses and drive companies out of the city. Read More.
Maine joins blue-state millionaire tax club as critics warn the new surcharge punishes local economy
Maine joins other high-tax blue states as Gov. Janet Mills signs a new millionaire tax surcharge, drawing warnings it will stifle investment and hurt businesses. Read More.
Washington Supreme Court races could decide fate of controversial income tax
The race comes at a pivotal moment in state history, as the court might rule on the constitutionality of a new 9.9% state income tax on annual household earnings over $1 million in the next year or so. Read More.
Property tax burden on Americans climbs as home values dip, new data shows
New data shows the effective property tax rate for single-family homes rose to 0.9% in 2025, the highest level since 2020, squeezing U.S. homeowners. Read More.
The Grassroots Corner April 27th, 2026
AN ACCOUNTING FIRM TAKES ON THE FAIRTAX
An accounting firm in Hoover, Alabama, has picked up on the FAIRtax. Read More.
The Chairman’s Report April 24th, 2026
The FAIRtax Makes Buying a Home Much Easier
The income/payroll tax directly reduces the ability of Americans to purchase a home.
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Trump Threatens Britain With ‘Big Tariff’ Over London’s Bid to Keep Taxing American Tech Firms
President Trump warned the UK against trying to "make an easy buck" on American big tech firms like Amazon, Google, and Meta. Read More.
Seattle could lose hundreds of millions in tax revenue as Starbucks expands in Tennessee
Seattle could lose up to $750 million in tax revenue as Starbucks invests $100 million and creates 2,000 jobs in Tennessee, highlighting concerns about the city’s business climate. Read More.
Wildfire survivors who lost their homes could face another blow from taxes on settlement payouts
Thousands of survivors of the 2025 Eaton Fire in California are accepting settlements from the utility accused of causing it Wildfire survivors who lost Read More.
Tax fight heats up as New York targets wealthy homeowners
New York policymakers push higher taxes on wealthy nonresident homeowners, intensifying the debate over revenue, housing and economic competitiveness. Read More.
The Grassroots Corner April 20th, 2026
CONGRESSMAN BARRY MOORE SIGNS THE FAIRTAX PLEDGE
Congressman Barry Moore, representing the First Congressional District of Alabama... Read More.
The Chairman’s Report April 17th, 2026
More Lipstick on a Pig—The Van Hollen/Booker Tax Cut Plans
The following data is from an analysis prepared by the Tax Foundation. Read More.
Trump: Policies Like No Tax on Tips, Overtime Show GOP Is Party of Working Class
President Trump said his policies, like no tax on tips and no tax on overtime, show that the GOP is now the party of the working class. Read More.
Republicans rip 4 blue states for keeping taxes on tips, overtime after Trump reprieve
Four Democratic-led states reject Trump's no taxes on tips and overtime, drawing Republican criticism for denying relief to hard-working Americans. Read More.
