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Washington Sun: Data Centers’ Next Big Tax Break Is Splitting Congress
November 10, 2026
Data center developers are eligible for tax incentives meant to bring economic growth to low-income areas. Political fault lines are emerging over whether they should qualify.
The Caucus: As Nation Confronts Affordability Crisis, More Wealth, Income Tax Measures Appeared On State Ballots
November 9, 2026
Even though California’s one-time billionaire’s tax proposal seems headed toward failure, voters across the United States supported measures to increase taxes on wealthy households and defeated measures that would restrict them.
Newsweek: 5 States Vote for Major Changes to Income Tax
November 9, 2026
Voters in five U.S. states approved significant changes to income tax policy in the November 3 midterm elections, backing higher taxes on wealthy residents in some states while restricting the ability of lawmakers to raise taxes in others.
Yahoo Finance: ‘Tax the Rich’ Won in Ballot Measures Across the US
November 6, 2026
Voters weighed in on tax ballot initiatives across at least 10 states in the midterm elections, returning verdicts that reflected a strong "tax the rich" sentiment despite the likely failure of California's high-profile plan for a wealth tax.
The New Yorker: Are Voters Ready to Eat the Rich?
November 3, 2026
Tens of millions of Americans will cast their votes today for candidates in congressional and gubernatorial races across the country.
USA Today: Opinion | Trump’s Big ‘Accomplishment’ Is Ugly for Everyone but the Rich
November 2, 2026
Trump and Republicans abandoned key voters in rural America with their One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Election polls show those once-reliable voters have noticed.
The Indicator from Planet Money: Corporate Tax Cheats, Recession Deal Eats and Costly Halloween Treats!
November 2, 2026
On a very spooktacular Indicators of the EEK!: How America’s top corporations are ghosting their taxes; why more meal deals are an ominous sign; and terrifying Halloween candy prices!
WORT FM: Progressive Income Tax Is the Fairest Method of State Revenue
November 2, 2026
Today on A Public Affair, Eli Byerly-Duke from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) joins Bert Zipperer to discuss how fair the state tax law is in the state of Wisconsin.
El Pais: ‘It’s the Inflation, Stupid’: US Voters Sour on the Economy Despite Economic Growth
November 2, 2026
The Trump administration’s chaotic tariff policy and the war with Iran have driven up prices and eroded families’ purchasing power, widening inequality. Even so, the United States remains one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies and is expected to stay that way this year and next thanks to the AI boom.
USA Today: More Than 100 Big Companies Paid No Federal Income Tax in 2025
October 29, 2026
More than 100 of the largest and most profitable U.S. companies paid no federal income tax in 2025, including corporate heavyweights Citigroup, Tesla, and Walt Disney, according to a new report.
Barron’s: A Historic Income-Tax Battle Is Playing Out at the Ballot Box
October 26, 2026
From billionaire wealth taxes to flat-rate caps, midterm voters are being pulled into an ideological tug-of-war over state policy.
Miami Herald: What Would Amendment 3’s Property Tax Cut Mean for Miami-Dade Homeowners?
October 26, 2026
Florida voters are deciding whether to pass a constitutional amendment that would lower property taxes for some — but not all — homeowners by raising the state's homestead tax exemption.
HuffPost: Billionaires Have Tricks To Avoid Paying Their Fair Share Of Taxes. This Ballot Measure Would Change The Game.
October 21, 2026
It would be the first of its kind in the country — and set a new benchmark for other states.
MarketWatch: It’s Not Just California’s Billionaire Tax. Wealth Is on the Ballot in the Midterm Elections
October 21, 2026
Several states are dealing with ballot measures tied to taxing the rich — and there may be even more initiatives on this front in 2028
BBC News: How is the US Economy Really Doing Under President Trump
October 20, 2026
While the overall US economy is faring better than many expected after Trump launched his sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs in 2025, there's evidence those import taxes and the impact of the US-Israel war with Iran have pushed up inflation, with the harmful effects felt by most American households
New York Times: Opinion | Trump Can No Longer Mask His Real Agenda
October 20, 2026
Those claims, however, mask his real agenda: to protect and enhance the wealth and income of the superrich — most importantly himself — while leaving driblets behind for the struggling working class.
NPR: Can the New Federal Voucher Program Help Public Schools? Democrats Are Torn
October 20, 2026
Democrats and public school advocates have until the end of the year to make a tough decision.
New York Times: Corporate Tax Revenue Falls Even as Profits Soar Under Trump
October 19, 2026
The annual decline was about $70 billion. Companies are writing off billions in A.I. investments, taking advantage of tax cuts that President Trump signed into law.
USA Today: Trump’s Policies Raised Costs for All But the Top 1%, Report Says
October 19, 2026
The Trump administration’s economic policies have driven up taxes and costs for all but the wealthiest 1% of Americans, according to a new analysis from an economic think tank.
Washington Post: 7 Ways the D.C Council Is Weighing Increasing Taxes
October 19, 2026
The D.C. Council is considering several tax proposals as the city faces a major fiscal cliff.
The Independent: Trump Team Under Fire for Delaying IRS Report on the Impact of His Tax Cuts: ‘I think They’re Hiding Stuff’
October 15, 2026
Data from missing reports under IRS chief Frank Bisignano could be embarrassing to Republicans running on Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill.
MS NOW cites ITEP’s fuel price tracker
October 6, 2026
The Iran War has significantly raised energy prices. The Last Word on MS NOW highlights our interactive fuel price tracker that shows how much Americans have paid as a result.
HuffPost: How the GOP’s Signature Law Is Fueling One of Its Biggest Political Problems
October 2, 2026
When Republicans passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last year, they knew Democrats would hit them for cutting rich people’s taxes, but they never expected a provision titled “Full expensing for certain business property” to blow up in their faces.
Associated Press: A New Trump Proposal Would Require Tax Filers to Disclose Citizenship Status to the IRS
October 2, 2026
The Trump administration would require U.S. taxpayers to disclose their citizenship and work authorization status to the IRS as part of a proposed change to the annual tax form that nearly all workers file each year.
WLRN: Online Tool Shows Hidden Impact of Amendment 3 Property Tax Relief on Local Government Services
September 30, 2026
A new interactive online search tool launched Tuesday aims to give Floridians a localized look at how Amendment 3, a contentious property tax relief measure on the 2026 ballot, could dramatically decrease funding for critical public services in local communities around the state.
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