Op-Ed | Governor Hochul set to bring new educational resources to New York public school familiesOn October 9, after reviewing the federal regulations, Governor Hochul announced that New York will participate in the federal scholarship tax credit programAM New York2d agoWhole story →EducationEconomy
'I'm livid': Medicaid patient who went through ER nightmare has message for GOP lawmakerA Medicaid patient from Bakersfield, California, is blasting Republican Rep. David Valadao over the Medicaid cuts in the GOP’s tax law, KFF Health News reported in a story carried by NPR . Ulises Hernandez, 41, who has been on Medicaid his whole life, said he spent eight hours in an emergency room in September after a dental crown slipped down his throat…Raw Story2d agoWhole story →HealthEconomy
Dems headed for 'all-out brawl' that 'could get ugly' with Trump Cabinet member: reportDemocrats are planning to go after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent if they win control of Congress in the midterms, with Politico predicting an “all-out brawl.” Citing people with direct knowledge of Democrats’ plans who were granted anonymity, Politico reported that Democrats who would lead the committees overseeing the Treasury Department and the IRS…Raw Story2d agoWhole story →Economy
Where Iowa Senate District 25 candidate stands on education, tax cutsSen. Herman Quirmbach is currently serving his sixth term in the Iowa Senate. His opponent this midterm season is Republican Paul Wacker.Des Moines Register2d agoWhole story →Economy
Ohio bill would ban Cuyahoga government from unilaterally raising taxes: The Wake Up for Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026An Ohio state senator has introduced legislation requiring voter approval before Cuyahoga County can raise sales taxes, targeting a potential unilateral increase floated to fund downtown stadium repairs.cleveland.com2d agoWhole story →Economy
Social Security Agency Accused—Once Again—of Illegally Using Federal Resources to Praise TrumpThe US Social Security Administration on Friday was accused yet again of unlawfully using federal resources for the overtly political purpose of celebrating President Donald Trump—this time less than two weeks out from the midterm elections. On Thursday, SSA—headed by Trump nominee Frank Bisignano—sent out an email praising the "historic tax cut" that…Common Dreams1d agoWhole story →HealthGovernment
Jared Polis won't specify personal stakes as he opposes Amendment 87Colorado Gov. Jared Polis could stand to personally avoid hundreds of thousands of dollars in higher taxes if Amendment 87 fails this November. He's been one of the measure's most prominent opponents.The Denver Post1d agoWhole story →EconomyJared Polis
Why gas tax, concert ticket caps didn't make House's final MA budgetGov. Maura Healey’s proposals to suspend the gas tax and cap ticket prices didn’t make it into the House’s version of the final supplemental budget.Worcester Telegram & Gazette1d agoWhole story →EconomyMaura Healey
IRS defines terms for the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit with implications for participationOn Oct. 2, 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued temporary regulations and proposed final regulations to implement the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC). The program — also known as the Education Freedom Tax Credit — will take effect on Jan. 1, 2027. Both the temporary and proposed regulations will be effective in 2027, until […]Ballotpedia News23h agoWhole story →Economy
Sen. Ron Wyden pushes bills to tax data centers, aid displaced workersWASHINGTON — Senate Finance ranking Democrat Ron Wyden of Oregon released the text of a pair of bills Friday aimed at blunting the impact of artificial intelligence on the American workforce — an early signal of potential Democratic priorities if the party regains control of the Senate. One bill, dubbed the Stability and Opportunity for Workers Act,…Spokane Spokesman-Review23h agoWhole story →TechnologyEconomyRon Wyden
California's Proposition 40: What voters need to know about billionaire wealth tax battleCalifornia's billionaire wealth tax, Proposition 40, looks like a close call based on recent polls. Here is what to know before Election Day on Nov. 3.CNBC2d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomycalifornia proposition 40 vote
California’s ballot propositions fuel its longstanding tax-and-spending warUntil Proposition 13, California voters let elected officials decide taxes and spending options. Now, 48 years later, money matters dominate the ballot box.CalMatters9d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomycalifornia ballot propositions
Gavin Newsom backs measure to kill the billionaire tax and ban future wealth taxesThe governor announced his positions on most of the 14 propositions on the November ballot.CalMatters15d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomycalifornia ballot propositions
Odessa voters face 44 ballot propositions this November: What you need to knowThe propositions will appear on the November 3 general election ballot, with voters asked to vote either for or against each measure.NewsNation4d agoWhole story →Governmentnovember election ballot
The millions spent by California billionaires against Prop. 40 is about 0.07% of their wealthThe $293 million spent by California billionaires to oppose Proposition 40 is about 0.07% of their estimated wealth.Los Angeles Times1d agoWhole story →
California voters’ major shift on billionaire tax revealed in new pollProposition 40 is a proposed one-time 5% wealth tax on billionaires.New York Post22h agoWhole story →Economy
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!4d agoWhole story →HealthEconomycalifornia prop 40 vote
The Supreme Court’s Open-Weight AI Regulation GauntletA series of Supreme Court rulings have left the federal government with a narrow path to regulating open-weight AI models.Just Security1mo agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernmentai regulation debate
