Taxes July 23, 2026
Local Governments Could Lose $12B Annually Under Florida Property Tax Plan
As November nears, state economists are forecasting steep losses for local governments if voters approve Florida’s sweeping property tax amendment.
Taxes July 22, 2026
6 Things to Know About the Plan to Phase Out Missouri’s Income Tax
The heavily contested proposal, known as Amendment 5, is the top priority this year for Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe, who says states without income taxes are better positioned for economic growth.
Taxes July 21, 2026
Poll Finds Wording of Florida Property Tax Amendment Could Set Its Fate
The fate of the proposed constitutional amendment to roll back property taxes on primary homes could be determined by how it’s pitched to voters—and suggests certain arguments could imperil its passage.
Taxes July 15, 2026
Ferguson Campaigns Against Initiative to Repeal Washington ‘Millionaires Tax’
Gov. Bob Ferguson kicked off a campaign to preserve the state’s new high-earners income tax on Tuesday, arguing an initiative to kill the tax would have disastrous consequences for schools, small businesses and families.
Taxes July 14, 2026
Supporters of Phasing Out Missouri Income Tax Won’t Talk Specifics Ahead of Public Vote
Supporters of phasing out the state income tax and replacing it with a broader tax on sales and services are not saying what new items would be taxed and how much higher sales taxes might rise if voters approve the proposal on the Aug. 4 primary ballot.
Taxes July 8, 2026
Instead of Uniting the Left, California’s Billionaire Tax Measure Has Split Democratic Allies
The November ballot item has triggered a rift among progressive labor unions and Democrats, groups critical to the measure's success.
Taxes July 6, 2026
Campaign to Repeal Washington ‘Millionaires Tax’ Submits Over 500,000 Signatures
Opponents of Washington’s new high-earners income tax submitted more than 500,000 signatures for an initiative to kill the tax Thursday, setting up an epic brawl for November over the state's tax system.
Taxes July 2, 2026
After Newsom Couldn’t Stop It, California Braces for Billionaire Tax Brawl
A week after Gov. Gavin Newsom failed to broker a deal to stop a proposed billionaire tax, both sides of the fight are trading blame and bracing for a high-stakes, nationally watched political brawl.
Taxes June 30, 2026
Some Republicans Join Missouri Democrats in Push Against Income Tax Phaseout
At least 10 Republican lawmakers, including state Rep. Tony Harbison, publicly have signaled their opposition to the plan by either voting "no" on the legislation or issuing statements later reversing their "yes" votes.
Taxes June 30, 2026
Could Initiative to Kill Washington’s ‘Millionaires Tax’ Also Kill the State’s Capital Gains Tax?
Opponents of an initiative to repeal Washington's new high-earners income tax are warning the proposal could also strike down other taxes, putting billions of dollars in state revenues that fund public services at risk.
Taxes June 29, 2026
Why Gov. DeSantis Now Says He Won’t Campaign for Property Tax Plan
After spending the last year talking about eliminating or cutting Floridians’ property taxes, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that he won’t campaign to help pass an amendment on the ballot that he first proposed.
Taxes June 26, 2026
Controversial Billionaire Tax Will Appear on November Ballot in California
A one-time 5% tax on California billionaires’ assets is headed to the November ballot, pitched as a way to backfill Trump administration healthcare cuts.