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Scott Manley: Gov. Tony Evers' 400-year veto is taxation without representation at its worst

Unfortunately, Gov. Tony Evers turned constitutional limitations against taxation without representation on their head when he unilaterally increased property taxes on Wisconsinites for the next 400 ... read more

Norton Pushes D.C. Statehood Day Resolution

D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton proposes "D.C. Statehood Day" to highlight the need for statehood and full self-government. read more

Opinion | Watch Out for a Global Wealth Tax

Presumably, the plan is to have the G-20 endorse the idea, including President Biden and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. Then negotiate a global tax deal that would wait until Democrats control all ... read more

Happy Tax Day. Are we getting our money’s worth?

When you sum up the total balance sheet, it turns out that Americans pay out as much as those "high-taxed" Europeans — but we get a lot less for our money. read more

San Francisco youth launch 3rd attempt to lower voting age to 16 in city elections

"Our country was founded on no taxation without representation, so we want to ensure that young people who are paying taxes get a say in how their taxes are used," she said. She provided examples of ... read more

‘They’re ready’: SF youth hope third time’s a charm for campaign to lower voting age to 16

Preview in new tab A previously unsuccessful effort to lower the voting age to 16 in the city of San Francisco is once again underway — led mainly by youth who aim to increase civic engagement and ... read more

Elon Musk, free speech hero

Elon Musk is performing an outstanding service for all Australians. He reminds us not only of our heritage as free people, but also of our duty to fight to preserve it. Not long after Captain ... read more

Your City Defined: The City Budget

Mayor Parker proposed a $6 billion city budget to Philadelphia City Council. Here’s what that means, what's next, what you can do ... read more

Everyone complains about taxes, but few look at what you’re getting

April 15, Tax Day! In the land of “No taxation without representation,” we Americans throw a fit over how much we fork over to ... read more

Going To The Source: A New Approach To Personal Income Taxation

Professor Yariv Brauner of the University of Florida Levin College of Law discusses the challenges facing residence-based taxation and his proposal for a new way to tax individuals. read more

Property taxes, jail construction: GOP candidates for county commissioner answer questions

Joe VanDeventer and Paul White Sr. are seeking the Republican Party nomination for Monroe County Commissioner in District 3. read more

California Weighs Mandating Vehicle Speed Limiters

Like other states, California is grappling with a problem of drivers who think they’re on the Autobahn in Europe and can drive whatever speed they please. While some argue that speed really isn’t as ... read more