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Illinois city hands out $25K cash payments to 44 Black residents through reparations program

February 10, 2026

Illinois city hands out $25K cash payments to 44 Black residents through reparations program

Evanston's first-in-the-nation municipal reparations program is preparing $25,000 payments to 44 Black residents over past housing discrimination.

House GOP moves to block DC from stopping Trump tax cuts for tipped, overtime workers

February 4, 2026

House GOP moves to block DC from stopping Trump tax cuts for tipped, overtime workers

House Republicans passed a bill to stop Washington, D.C., from blocking key parts of President Trump’s tax law, including provisions eliminating taxes on tipped and overtime wages.

Washington Post argues there's 'little to gain by raising taxes on the rich,' rates already high enough

February 3, 2026

Washington Post argues there's 'little to gain by raising taxes on the rich,' rates already high enough

The Washington Post editorial board argued on Monday that raising taxes on top earners would be fruitless, citing research showing current federal tax rates are near optimal levels.

Victorious Virginia Democrats morph from pretend moderates into liberal extremists over night

February 3, 2026

Victorious Virginia Democrats morph from pretend moderates into liberal extremists over night

Virginia Democrats under Gov. Abigail Spanberger introduce sweeping tax hikes and anti-business policies, reversing Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin's economic gains.

Thune promises 'safe streets, more money in pockets' as GOP senators hit the road to tout tax cuts

January 26, 2026

Thune promises 'safe streets, more money in pockets' as GOP senators hit the road to tout tax cuts

Republican senators are promoting the Working Families Tax Cuts Act in meetings with businesses and families across America, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said.

Conservatives rip Virginia governor's ‘moderate’ label after radical laundry list of Day 1 moves

January 21, 2026

Conservatives rip Virginia governor's ‘moderate’ label after radical laundry list of Day 1 moves

Republicans accuse Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger of ditching her moderate campaign pitch after she and other Democrats rush to implement a far-left agenda.

California’s looming capital flight problem could reshape state in 3 key areas

January 20, 2026

California’s looming capital flight problem could reshape state in 3 key areas

California’s proposed billionaire tax is fueling capital flight, raising concerns over the state’s budget, tax base and political power.

California’s hatred for capitalism is killing the goose that laid its golden egg

January 19, 2026

California’s hatred for capitalism is killing the goose that laid its golden egg

California's proposed billionaire tax on unrealized gains drives entrepreneurs like Elon Musk to Texas, threatening Silicon Valley's innovation economy.

California billionaires flee state’s wealth tax in the most-predictable result ever

January 15, 2026

California billionaires flee state’s wealth tax in the most-predictable result ever

California's proposed billionaire tax would retroactively tax net worth over $1 billion starting January 2026, forcing wealthy residents to leave or pay billions of dollars.

BENNETT, MOHRMAN: 2026 will give us over 1,000 ways to boost educational freedom

January 5, 2026

BENNETT, MOHRMAN: 2026 will give us over 1,000 ways to boost educational freedom

New federal tax credit scholarship program allows taxpayers to donate $1,700 to education nonprofits starting 2027, creating educational choice options.