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Virginians May Be Asked to Vote for Higher Taxes
Do you want higher taxes? Local politicians may soon give many Virginia residents a chance to answer that question for themselves. Earlier this year, state Sen. L. Louise Lucas introduced a bill that would have allowed all local governments to impose an additional 1 sales tax on top of existing levies. At the time the...
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Off The Press
· Jul 9, 2026
Millionaire tax push resumes in Chicago
Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn and state Rep. LaShawn Ford, D-Chicago, have taken the next step in their campaign to raise taxes on people who earn more than 1 million, and the speaker of the Illinois House is on board. Quinn and Ford filed ordinances on Thursday for a non-binding referendum to be placed on []...Click to read more
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· Jul 6, 2026
Democrats Want to Tax Billionaires More, but Never Propose Taxing Working Americans Less
Democrats Want to Tax Billionaires More, but Never Propose Taxing Working Americans Less
KSFO – 560 AM – San Francisco
· Jun 26, 2026
CA Billionaire Tax to Appear on November Ballot
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rxnfsVmKyyo California voters will decide this November whether to approve a new tax targeting the state'...
Wirepoints
· Jun 26, 2026
Survey of Property Tax Limitations: Understanding the Tradeoffs and Policy Options for Illinois – Civic Federation
Survey of Property Tax Limitations: Understanding the Tradeoffs and Policy Options for Illinois – Civic Federation
POLITICO - Politics
· Jul 9, 2026
Graham Platner just dropped out. Here’s who could replace him.
Several potential successors have already signaled their interest in seeking the Democratic nomination for Maine Senate.
Fox News
· Jun 26, 2026
California’s wealthy are trading the Golden State for the Golden Nugget
California's 13.3 top income tax rate drives residents to Nevada, where zero state income tax and lower costs offer a compelling financial alternative.
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Related coverage for "Virginians May Be Asked to Vote for Higher Taxes": Off The Press — Millionaire tax push resumes in Chicago. Townhall — Democrats Want to Tax Billionaires More, but Never Propose Taxing Working Americans Less. KSFO – 560 AM – San Francisco — CA Billionaire Tax to Appear on November Ballot. Wirepoints — Survey of Property Tax Limitations: Understanding the Tradeoffs and Policy Options for Illinois – Civic Federation. POLITICO - Politics — Graham Platner just dropped out. Here’s who could replace him.. Fox News — California’s wealthy are trading the Golden State for the Golden Nugget