Skip to main content

Understand. Power. Act.

The Library

New

One story, all the way down.

Troy Jackson: 'We'll Figure Out' What Percent I Want to Tax Billionaires 'When I Get There'

During a portion of an interview with CNN aired on Monday’s “Inside Politics,” Maine Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Troy Jackson could not say what percentage he wanted to tax billionaires at and said that “I’m sure we’ll figure out what The post Troy Jackson: ‘We’ll Figure Out’ What Percent I Want to Tax Billionaires ‘When I Get There’ appeared first on…

Sources (1)· Oct 20, 11:24 AM

Every telling

their own versions

Breitbart News Network· Oct 20, 11:24 AMTroy Jackson: 'We'll Figure Out' What Percent I Want to Tax Billionaires 'When I Get There'

The thread

Before

Map Shows Where Property Taxes Rising Faster than Home ValuesFlorida dominates a list of the top 10 metros with the widest tax-versus-home-value gaps, according to a new study.

Newsweek7h agoWhole story →

Data That Would Measure the Effectiveness of Key Trump, GOP Policies Has Gone Missing Ahead of the MidtermsMost American households were not eagerly awaiting a set of tax data that was supposed to come out from the...

Talking Points Memo8h agoWhole story →

Hundreds of thousands of potentially eligible Texas homeowners aren’t claiming their property tax savingsHomeowners aren’t claiming a homestead exemption because they do not know about it or find the process too complicated, experts say.

The Texas Tribune8h agoWhole story →

Texas homeowners may be missing out on a major property tax break. Here’s how to claim it.Hundreds of thousands of potentially eligible Texas homeowners aren’t claiming a homestead exemption, which shaves off thousands of dollars from the taxable value of a home. Here’s how to apply.

The Texas Tribune8h agoWhole story →

40+ California Multimillionaires Sign Open Letter Backing Billionaire Wealth TaxDozens of multimillionaire Californians have signed an open letter supporting a one-time wealth tax on the state's billionaire residents, calling the proposal a "very sensible solution" to a looming healthcare disaster and runaway inequality. "People like us can afford to live wherever we want. We choose to live in California because we love our state,"…

Common Dreams8h agoWhole story →

Since

Until Jack Smith Goes To Prison, His Dragnet Will Keep Punishing Conservative Orgs And DonorsThe IRS scandal taught conservatives to fear their own government. The Jack Smith revelations have made that fear much worse.

The Federalist6h agoWhole story →

A Wealth Tax on Billionaires? California Voters to Decide Prop 40As voters across the United States cast ballots on November 3, Californians are weighing whether to approve a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of billionaires in the state. The tax would apply to roughly 250 Californians who now hold an estimated $2.3 trillion in wealth. Supporters say the wealth tax could raise up to $100 billion, with about 90% going…

Democracy Now!5h agoWhole story →

When return-to-office mandates cause a family crisisFor fathers, working from home affects family routines, caregiving, mothers’ careers, mental health, retention and the silent career tax attached to visible care.

The Hill5h agoWhole story →

Top Economist Says Elon Musk Needs to 'Pay More Taxes,' Not Just Donate SpaceX SharesA world-renowned economist said Monday that Elon Musk's pledge to donate a share of his company, SpaceX, to every American child is not nearly enough to redress the exploding wealth inequality that he personifies . Gabriel Zucman, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley and a leading inequality expert, wrote in a series of social media…

Common Dreams3h agoWhole story →

United Airlines CEO calls for wealth taxUnited Airlines CEO Scott Kirby backed national wealth and inheritance taxes in an interview published Sunday, arguing they would help level the playing field for Americans. Kirby told The New York Times that wealth inequality “has become a danger to our society,” adding the federal government must “address” it. “We should have a national wealth...

The Hill2h agoWhole story →

More like this

similar stories in the archive

Troy Jackson Discloses Campaign Donations From Billionaires Two Days After Saying 'There's No Billionaires Funding Me'Two days after Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson said, "I know that there's no billionaires funding me," he released a long-awaited campaign finance report showing donations from at least four billionaires. Jackson acknowledged the flip-flop during a Thursday evening debate against his Republican opponent, incumbent senator Susan Collins. The post Troy…

Washington Free Beacon4d agoWhole story →

Government maine senate campaign finance disclosure

Troy Jackson, Maine’s Accidental CandidateTroy Jackson emerged from nowhere to succeed Graham Platner in Maine’s Senate race. Now the Democratic Party is taking control.

New York Magazine28d agoWhole story →

Government maine senate race

Susan Collins and Troy Jackson clash over Trump and seniority in Maine’s first Senate debateThe two candidates clashed repeatedly over their records and national politics in the first of four debates in the key battleground race.

NBC News13d agoSources (5)Whole story →

Economy maine senate debate

Troy Jackson Admits Billionaire Backing After Susan Collins Presses Him on Campaign DonationsMaine Democrat Troy Jackson acknowledged accepting campaign donations from billionaires during Thursday’s Senate debate after Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) challenged him over his promises to reject billionaire and corporate PAC money. The post Troy Jackson Admits Billionaire Backing After Susan Collins Presses Him on Campaign Donations appeared first on…

Breitbart News Network5d agoWhole story →

Government maine senate debate

Sanders to rally for Troy Jackson in MaineThe Vermont independent plans to hold three rallies with Jackson, according to an itinerary shared first with POLITICO.

POLITICO18d agoWhole story →

Government maine election rally

Letter: Troy Jackson is the reason Maine students get free school meals“Maine first passed universal free school meals legislation in 2022 under the leadership of then-Senate President Troy Jackson.”

Bangor Daily News19d agoWhole story →

Education maine free school meals legislation

Obama endorses Troy Jackson in Maine Senate raceThe former president told voters he is “proud to be on board” the Democrats’ campaign to oust Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

The Washington Post12d agoWhole story →

Government maine senate race

Elizabeth Warren to campaign with Troy Jackson in MaineSenator Elizabeth Warren is set to join Maine Senate nominee Troy Jackson at a “No Kings” rally in Portland on Saturday afternoon before attending a town hall later that day in Kennebunk.

The Boston Globe3d agoWhole story →

Government Elizabeth Warren maine senate race