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# Americans for Tax Reform

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## Posts
- [Rhode Island’s Checkout Mandate Will Cost Consumers](https://atr.org/rhode-islands-checkout-mandate-will-cost-consumers/): Thanks to Governor Dan McKee’s recent union handout, the grocery store experience is about to get a lot worse for consumers and businesses.
- [Americans for Tax Reform Commends Michigan Republicans for Holding the Line Against Tax Hikes in Michigan’s New Budget ](https://atr.org/americans-for-tax-reform-commends-michigan-republicans-for-holding-the-line-against-tax-hikes-in-michigans-new-budget/): Thanks to Republicans in the Michigan Legislature, the state passed a new budget for FY 2027 that included no new taxes and significant reductions in spending. Americans for Tax Reform commends the valiant effort to fight against new and increased taxes originally proposed by Governor Whitmer and Democrats in the Michigan Senate. 
- [The EPIC Act Will Correct Dangerous Market Distortions Passed Under Biden](https://atr.org/the-epic-act-will-correct-dangerous-market-distortions-passed-under-biden/): The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) gave the Health and Human Services Secretary the authority to “negotiate” the prices of prescription drugs for Medicare. This really means the Secretary has the power to determine the price that they believe is acceptable and impose a steep tax of up to 95% on companies who charge more. The IRA incurs shortages, cost increases, and a small molecule “pill penalty,” which disincentivizes the creation and sale of small molecule drugs. The Ensuring Pathways to Innovative Cures (EPIC) Act, led by Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Rep. Greg Murphy (R-N.C.),  aims to fix the pill penalty the IRA created.
- [Frontier Institute’s “Taxpayer Protection Now” Campaign Brings Much-Needed Conversation to Montana](https://atr.org/frontier-institutes-taxpayer-protection-now-campaign-brings-much-needed-conversation-to-montana/): As lawmakers across the country search for solutions to address rising property tax burdens, Montana’s Frontier Institute has launched a campaign that addresses the real driver of higher taxes: government spending.
- [FHFA’s Lender Choice Policy Could Put Taxpayers at Risk ](https://atr.org/fhfas-lender-choice-policy-could-put-taxpayers-at-risk/): The Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) new policy to stimulate more competition in the credit scoring space for mortgage lending could wind up doing the opposite and leave taxpayers holding the bag for the risks associated with the new move.  
- [List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids](https://atr.org/trumpaccounts/): Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 88.
- [New Hampshire Is Attracting More Freedom-Loving Residents With Low Tax Policies](https://atr.org/new-hampshire-is-attracting-more-freedom-loving-residents-with-low-tax-policies/): A new report from New Hampshire State Rep. Joe Sweeney finds that the Granite State's post-pandemic population growth has been driven entirely by migration, with thousands of Americans leaving high-tax states in search of lower taxes, lower costs, and greater economic freedom. The findings reinforce that pro-growth, low-tax policies continue to attract both new residents and investment to New Hampshire.
- [Jersey City Expects You to Pay for their Financial Incompetence](https://atr.org/jersey-city-expects-you-to-pay-for-their-financial-incompetence/): Have you ever had a friend who was bad with money and kept asking you to spot them some cash? Now imagine that instead of a friend, it was the second-largest city in the state of New Jersey, and instead of a $10 or $20 bill, it was a $255 million bill? That is what New Jerseyans across the state are experiencing with the current Jersey City budget fiasco.
- [Mackinac Center Report Shows Whitmer’s $1.8 Billion Subsidy Failure Produced Just 602 Jobs ](https://atr.org/mackinac-center-report-shows-whitmers-1-8-billion-subsidy-failure-produced-just-602-jobs/): A new report from the Mackinac Center for Public Policy finds that Michigan spent $1.8 billion on corporate subsidy projects that produced just 602 jobs—roughly three percent of what was promised. The findings add to growing evidence that taxpayer-funded corporate welfare often fails to deliver the economic growth politicians promise.
- [Left-Wing Montana Activists Prepare Push for Regressive Cigarette Tax Hike](https://atr.org/left-wing-montana-activists-prepare-push-for-regressive-cigarette-tax-hike/): Left-wing activists are preparing to push a cigarette tax hike in Montana's 2027 legislative session, despite evidence that higher tobacco taxes hurt small businesses, disproportionately burden lower-income consumers, and rarely deliver the long-term revenue supporters promise.
- [No Conservative Support for Bernie Moreno’s Giant Tax Increase](https://atr.org/no-conservative-support-for-bernie-morenos-giant-tax-increase/): A week after its unveiling with Elizabeth Warren, no elected or unelected conservative has endorsed Bernie Moreno's $3 trillion tax increase which would impose a 56% all-in rate on Ohio small businesses and kill 1.8 million jobs nationwide. In fact the conservative opposition to the tax hike is broad and deep.
- [Gavin Newsom Vows to Hike Federal Corporate Tax Rate to 35%, Highest in the Developed World](https://atr.org/gavin-newsom-vows-to-hike-federal-corporate-tax-rate-to-35-highest-in-the-developed-world/): California Governor Gavin Newsom has called for an increase to the federal corporate tax rate to 35 percent. Highest in the developed world.
- [Taxpayers Have Subsidized Tuition Hikes Long Enough](https://atr.org/taxpayers-have-subsidized-tuition-hikes-long-enough/): Today, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s (OBBBA) student loan caps take effect – capping aggregate lifetime federal student loans at $257,500. Not only will this policy save taxpayers money, but it will also reduce tuition costs in the long term and improve the quality of college education.
- [Trial Lawyers Are Profiting from Making Your Transportation More Expensive](https://atr.org/trial-lawyers-are-profiting-from-making-your-transportation-more-expensive/): Trial lawyers engaged in frivolous litigation are making everything, including your daily transportation, more expensive. While you pay higher costs, the trial lawyers are the ones pocketing the profits.
- [Conservatives Blast Warren-Moreno Tax Hike](https://atr.org/conservatives-blast-warren-moreno-tax-hike/): Compilation of conservatives blasting the Elizabeth Warren-Bernie Moreno $3 trillion tax increase -- with a combined rate over 52% in every state -- following its unveiling in the New York Times this week:
- [Lessons as Florida’s Property Tax Reform Amendment Heads to the Ballot](https://atr.org/lessons-as-floridas-property-tax-reform-amendment-heads-to-the-ballot/): With a property tax revolt stewing across the nation, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis turned up the heat by announcing his view that property taxes should be eliminated entirely last year. 
- [New York Fed Confirms Rate Caps are a Bad Idea](https://atr.org/new-york-fed-confirms-rate-caps-are-a-bad-idea/): A recent study conducted by the Federal Reserve Board of New York focused on the effects of usury limits on high-risk borrowers, and the findings should give pause to lawmakers pushing for rate caps on both the state and federal level.
- [New Jersey Assembly’s Industry-Crushing Tax Ambush Is Even Worse Than It Sounds](https://atr.org/nj-assembly-ambushes-shoppers-with-industry-crushing-tax/): A quiet session in New Jersey has turned into a tax-and-spend nightmare as Democrat leadership under new Governor Mikie Sherrill reveal the plans they have been scheming up behind the scenes.  
- [The U.S. Stands Firm against Digital Services Taxes](https://atr.org/the-u-s-stands-firm-against-digital-services-taxes/): President Donald Trump has taken a firm stance against discriminatory European digital services taxes (DST) around the world. 
- [ATR Commends Pledge Signers in Colorado Ahead of June 30 Primary](https://atr.org/atr-commends-pledge-signers-in-colorado-ahead-of-june-30-primary/): As voters head to the voting booth, they deserve to know where their candidates stand on key issues such as taxes and spending.  
- [Trump Keeps Promise of Across-the-Board Tax Cuts: 97% of Tax Filers Received a Tax Cut](https://atr.org/trump-keeps-promise-of-across-the-board-tax-cuts-97-of-tax-filers-received-a-tax-cut/): Taxpayers celebrate one-year anniversary of One Big Beautiful Bill Act
- [ATR Opposes Restricting Stock Buybacks in NDAA](https://atr.org/atr-opposes-restricting-stock-buybacks-in-ndaa/): Americans for Tax Reform opposes Amendment No. 634 to H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027.
- [Sen. Eric Schmitt Endorses Amendment 5 to Eliminate Missouri Income Tax](https://atr.org/sen-eric-schmitt-endorses-amendment-5-to-eliminate-missouri-income-tax/): Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt is throwing his support behind Amendment 5, a constitutional amendment proposal to phase out Missouri’s income tax and supercharge the state’s economic prosperity.
- [Alaska Gov. Dunleavy Vetoes Crippling Vape Tax](https://atr.org/alaska-gov-dunleavy-vetoes-crippling-vape-tax/): Governor Mike Dunleavy, a Taxpayer Protection Pledge signer, once again delivered on his promise to defend Alaska taxpayers by vetoing SB 24, a proposal to impose one of the nation’s highest tax burdens on smokers looking to quit.
- [Rick Jackson Wins Georgia Gubernatorial Primary On Message of Eliminating State Income Tax ](https://atr.org/rick-jackson-wins-georgia-gubernatorial-primary-on-message-of-eliminating-state-income-tax/): Taxpayer Protection Pledge signer Rick Jackson, a successful businessman from Atlanta, secured the GOP nomination for the Georgia Governor’s race last week after promising to slash income taxes, arguing reform is needed to better compete with neighboring zero-income-tax states of Florida and Tennessee for jobs and surging economic growth. 
- [Moreno – Warren Tax Plan Imposes Over 53% Combined Tax Rate in All 50 States](https://atr.org/moreno-warren-tax-plan-imposes-over-53-combined-tax-rate-in-all-50-states/): The proposed Bernie Moreno-Elizabeth Warren $3 trillion tax hike will impose a combined tax rate of over 53% in all 50 states. The combined tax rate will exceed 60% in nine states.
- [South Carolina Becomes 15th State With A REINS Act Mechanism](https://atr.org/south-carolina-becomes-15th-state-with-a-reins-act-mechanism/): On June 25, the South Carolina House and Senate voted for final passage of H.3021, the Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act. The bill now heads to Gov. Henry McMaster (R), who is expected to sign it. When he does, South Carolina will become the 15th state with a “REINS Act” mechanism subjecting high cost regulations to legislative approval. 
- [Michigan Republicans Should Hold the Line on New and Higher Taxes ](https://atr.org/michigan-republicans-should-hold-the-line-on-new-and-higher-taxes/): As budget negotiations continue in Michigan, House Speaker Matt Hall and Michigan Republicans should continue holding the line in opposing new or higher tax on Michiganders. 
- [Erick Erickson: Bernie Moreno-Elizabeth Warren Tax Hike is “the bipartisan plan to kill the economy”](https://atr.org/erick-erickson-bernie-moreno-elizabeth-warren-tax-hike-is-the-bipartisan-plan-to-kill-the-economy/): Conservative leader Erick Erickson has noted the dangers of the Bernie Moreno-Elizabeth Warren $3 trillion tax hike.
- [Income Tax Cuts More Than Doubled Tax Revenue in Montana, New Mountain States Policy Analysis Reveals](https://atr.org/income-tax-cuts-more-than-doubled-tax-revenue-in-montana-new-mountain-states-policy-analysis-reveals/): A new analysis of Montana's tax collections shows that individual and corporate income tax revenues more than doubled over the past decade, even as Governor Greg Gianforte and Republican lawmakers repeatedly reduced income tax rates.
- [The Nightmare for New Jersey Taxpayers Continues  ](https://atr.org/the-nightmare-for-new-jersey-taxpayers-continues/): A new administration, a new budget agreement, same old tax and spend approach.  
- [Ben Shapiro Rips Bernie Moreno’s Proposed Tax Hike](https://atr.org/ben-shapiro-rips-bernie-moreno-on-tax-hike/): "The plan is basically just to raise taxes on people."
- [Bea Valenti Makes “No New Taxes” Promise to Florida Voters](https://atr.org/bea-valenti-makes-no-new-taxes-promise-to-florida-voters/): Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) applauds Bea Valenti for signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, a written commitment to the voters of Florida to oppose and vote against tax hikes.
- [ATR Applauds Winning Pledge Signers in June 23 Primaries](https://atr.org/atr-applauds-winning-pledge-signers-in-june-23-primaries/): Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) commends the Taxpayer Protection Pledge signers in Maryland, New York, and Utah for their recent primary victories.
- [Amir Hassan Makes “No New Taxes” Promise to Michigan Voters](https://atr.org/amir-hassan-makes-no-new-taxes-promise-to-michigan-voters/): Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) applauds Amir Hassan for signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, a written commitment to the voters of Michigan to oppose and vote against tax hikes.
- [Bernie Moreno (not Sanders) Joins Elizabeth Warren to Impose 56 Percent Tax Rate on Ohio Small Businesses](https://atr.org/bernie-moreno-not-sanders-joins-elizabeth-warren-to-impose-56-percent-tax-rate-on-ohio-small-businesses/): Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) today called for a payroll tax increase that would impose a 56 percent combined tax rate on Ohio small businesses.
- [OCC and NCUA Preemptions Strengthen Case Against Price Controls on Interchange Fees ](https://atr.org/occ-and-ncua-preemptions-strengthen-case-against-price-controls-on-interchange-fees/): In light of the OCC’s preemption order on the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA), proponents of interchange fee restrictions continue to make misguided claims in order to pocket savings from government mandated price controls, all while falsely claiming consumers would benefit. The IFPA is a state law that prohibits card networks and issuers from charging interchange fees on the tax and gratuity portions of electronic transactions.  
- [Virginia Democrats Come Together to Support $600 Million Tax Hike](https://atr.org/virginia-democrats-come-together-to-support-600-million-tax-hike/): Virginia Democrats have agreed to a $600 million tax hike on the Commonwealth's data center industry. The new electricity tax targets one of Virginia's leading economic success stories, an industry that supports more than 31,000 jobs, generates over $1 billion in annual tax revenue, and has attracted billions in private investment. Rather than strengthening Virginia's competitive position, lawmakers chose to increase the cost of doing business and single out a growing industry for higher taxes.
- [Michigan Bill Would Reduce Tax Complexity for Online Platforms](https://atr.org/michigan-bill-would-reduce-tax-complexity-for-online-platforms/): Michigan lawmakers have an opportunity to make the state's tax code simpler and more efficient by passing HB 5139, legislation that clarifies sales tax collection responsibilities for online booking platforms.
- [New Fed Report Shows the Dangerous Impacts of Rent Control in St. Paul ](https://atr.org/new-fed-report-shows-the-dangerous-impacts-of-rent-control-in-st-paul/): It is no surprise that housing affordability has become a major concern for Americans. A new report from the Minneapolis Federal Reserve shows that one of the progressive left’s favorite proposed solutions to the housing crisis, rent control measures, has disastrous effects. 
- [Colorado Democrats Ask Voters to Give Up Billions in TABOR Refunds](https://atr.org/colorado-democrats-ask-voters-to-give-up-billions-in-tabor-refunds/): Colorado voters will decide this November whether to weaken TABOR and allow the state to keep billions of dollars that would otherwise be returned to taxpayers. The proposal would undermine one of the nation's strongest taxpayer protections and could result in an additional $4.6 billion tax hike over time. At its core, the measure asks voters to give up future refunds and reward lawmakers for refusing to make the tough budgeting decisions TABOR was designed to require.
- [Scheme to Loot Energy Producers, Supercharge Affordability Crisis, Gets Hearing in NJ](https://atr.org/scheme-to-loot-energy-producers-supercharge-affordability-crisis-gets-hearing-in-nj/): In the midst of an affordability crisis that has demanded the attention of politicians from the right and left, New Jersey legislators are considering a radical plan that would make things much worse. 
- [Karianne Lisonbee Makes “No New Taxes” Promise to Utah Voters](https://atr.org/karianne-lisonbee-makes-no-new-taxes-promise-to-utah-voters/): Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) applauds Karianne Lisonbee for signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, a written commitment to the voters of Utah to oppose and vote against tax hikes.
- [Marvin Williams Makes “No New Taxes” Promise to New York Voters](https://atr.org/marvin-williams-makes-no-new-taxes-promise-to-new-york-voters/): Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) applauds Marvin Williams for signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, a written commitment to the voters of New York to oppose and vote against tax hikes.
- [Private Deposit Insurance Can Help Challenge Federal Deposit Insurance Monopoly ](https://atr.org/private-deposit-insurance-can-help-challenge-federal-deposit-insurance-monopoly/): Federal deposit insurance operates as a monopoly. The U.S. financial system has guaranteed deposits at banks since 1934. This system was supposed to prevent bank runs by instilling confidence in depositors, assuring them that their money would be safe in the event of a bank failure. The downside of this policy is that it essentially forces banks to pay for deposit insurance if they wish to serve depositors with little flexibility to opt out or tailor their deposit insurance coverage. 
- [New Jersey Lifts Nuclear Power Ban](https://atr.org/new-jersey-lifts-nuclear-power-ban/): A glimmer of sanity shone through in New Jersey, as the state opened up, bringing new nuclear power capacity online.
- [ATR Commends Pledge Signers in MD, NY, and UT Ahead of June 23 Primary](https://atr.org/atr-commends-pledge-signers-in-md-ny-and-ut-ahead-of-june-23-primary/): As voters head to the voting booth, they deserve to know where their candidates stand on key issues such as taxes and spending.  
- [Newsom Opposes Billionaire Tax After Years of Tax-and-Spend Policies](https://atr.org/newsom-opposes-billionaire-tax-after-years-of-tax-and-spend-policies/): California Governor Gavin Newsom is working behind the scenes to stop a proposed billionaire wealth tax from reaching the November ballot, citing concerns that it could accelerate investment losses and taxpayer flight.
- [Grover Norquist Letter to Ro Khanna: Pay Your Wealth Tax](https://atr.org/grover-norquist-letter-to-ro-khanna-pay-your-wealth-tax/): "Your voluntary wealth tax payment will serve as a powerful example in your pursuit of wealth tax imposition nationwide. It would be obscene for rich congressmen to demand such sacrifice from others without leading by example. And while you have less than a billion dollars, these sort of 'tax the rich' plans have always in American history spread to lower income targets rather rapidly."
- [Arizona Republicans Deliver $1.45 Billion Tax Cut](https://atr.org/arizona-republicans-deliver-1-45-billion-tax-cut/): The GOP-controlled Arizona legislature overcame months of pitched resistance and multiple vetoes from Democrat Governor Katie Hobbs, delivering a nine-figure tax cut and spending restraint that gives families and businesses needed relief.
- [Doug Ollivant Makes “No New Taxes” Promise to Virginia Voters](https://atr.org/doug-ollivant-makes-no-new-taxes-promise-to-virginia-voters/): Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) applauds Doug Ollivant for signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, a written commitment to the voters of Virginia to oppose and vote against tax hikes.
- [Virginia’s Data Center “Tax Break” Isn’t a Tax Break at All – It’s Sound Tax Policy](https://atr.org/virginias-data-center-tax-break-isnt-a-tax-break-at-all-its-sound-tax-policy/): As Virginia Democrats spar over whether to impose the sales and use tax on data center equipment, opponents routinely describe the current policy as a "tax break," "subsidy," or "corporate giveaway." But that framing misunderstands a basic principle of sound tax policy: sales taxes should apply to consumption, not production.
- [ATR Applauds Winning Pledge Signers in Oklahoma Primary](https://atr.org/atr-applauds-winning-pledge-signers-in-oklahoma-primary/): Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) congratulates Taxpayer Protection Pledge signers who won primary elections in Oklahoma.
- [NC Lawmakers Advance Truth-In-Taxation Bill](https://atr.org/nc-lawmakers-advance-truth-in-taxation-bill/): North Carolina is awash with property tax-related developments. In the past couple of weeks, Raleigh and Charlotte city council members voted to raise property taxes, as have Wake County commissioners. Local officials in North Carolina’s largest cities are voting to raise property tax rates at the same time that the North Carolina General Assembly is advancing reforms that will restrict local governments’ ability to raise property taxes as much as they have in the past. 
- [Pennsylvania House Passes Awful Trade: Big Tax Hike for Narrow Tax Shift](https://atr.org/pennsylvania-house-passes-awful-trade-big-tax-hike-for-narrow-tax-shift/): In a historic—and deeply troubling—move, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently voted 139-63 to pass House Bill 1678, marking the state’s first-ever foray into taxing digital advertising.
- [Graham Platner Vows to “Coordinate Taxes” on Americans with Russian, Chinese Governments](https://atr.org/graham-platner-vows-to-coordinate-taxes-on-americans-with-russian-chinese-governments/): Graham Platner's tax plan calls for an unprecedented global wealth tax on unrealized gains enforced through coordination and taxpayer information sharing with foreign governments including China and Russia.
- [ATR Commends Pledge Signers in Oklahoma as State Primary Approaches June 16](https://atr.org/atr-commends-pledge-signers-in-oklahoma-as-state-primary-approaches-june-16/): As Oklahomans head to the voting booth today to select their Republican nominees for this year's state elections, they deserve to know where their candidates stand on key issues such as taxation and spending.
- [Ron Hanks Makes “No New Taxes” Promise to Colorado Voters](https://atr.org/ron-hanks-makes-no-new-taxes-promise-to-colorado-voters/): Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) applauds Ron Hanks for signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, a written commitment to the voters of Colorado to oppose and vote against tax hikes.
- [Big, Beautiful Work Requirements](https://atr.org/big-beautiful-work-requirements/): The federal Medicaid program was designed to help pregnant women, the disabled, and children. But today, it has become overrun with able-bodied, unemployed adults. Although Medicaid programs are administered by state governments, they are funded by federal tax dollars. This translates to a $12,100 cost per beneficiary paid by the American taxpayer. Roughly 62% of the able-bodied adults on Medicaid are not working, volunteering, or getting an education. Astoundingly, a plurality (35.9%) of all Medicaid spending is on able-bodied adults. That means a significant portion of the $12,100 each taxpayer is paying is going towards people who could work, but choose not to. This problem will finally be addressed through work requirements.
- [ATR Commends Pledge Signers in Oklahoma Ahead of June 16 Primary](https://atr.org/atr-commends-pledge-signers-in-oklahoma-ahead-of-june-9-primary/): As voters head to the voting booth, they deserve to know where their candidates stand on key issues such as taxes and spending.  
- [ATR Supports IP Rights, Opposes the Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act](https://atr.org/atr-supports-ip-rights-opposes-the-medication-affordability-and-patent-integrity-act/): This Wednesday, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee will mark up S. 2658, the Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act, introduced by Senators Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.). This bill is a solution in search of a problem, and the search will cause considerable damage along the way.
- [Rhode Island Democrats Vote to Ban New Charter Schools for Three Years](https://atr.org/rhode-island-democrats-vote-to-ban-new-charter-schools-for-three-years/): Rhode Island Democrats voted to impose a three-year moratorium on new charter schools and charter school expansions, despite thousands of students remaining on waiting lists and demand far exceeding available seats. The legislation would limit educational options for families across the state while preventing new schools from opening through the 2028-29 school year.
- [Tax Revolt Brewing in California?](https://atr.org/tax-revolt-brewing-in-california/): Now that the dust has settled from California's June 2 election, there is evidence of a growing tax revolt.
- [AICOA rears its ugly head again](https://atr.org/aicoa-rears-its-ugly-head-again/): "America innovates, China imitates, Europe regulates."
- [Taxpayer Protection Pledge Signers Advance to GOP Gubernatorial Primary Runoff in South Carolina](https://atr.org/taxpayer-protection-pledge-signers-advance-to-gop-gubernatorial-primary-runoff-in-south-carolina/): South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette were the top two vote getters in the GOP gubernatorial primary held this past Tuesday. With neither candidate receiving more than 50 percent of the vote, Wilson and Evette advance to a runoff on June 23. Only those who voted in the June 9 primary will be allowed to vote in the runoff. 
- [The JAWBONE Act Would Finally Make Government Pay for Bullying Companies Into Censorship](https://atr.org/the-jawbone-act-would-finally-make-government-pay-for-bullying-companies-into-censorship/): Americans for Tax Reform is strongly endorsing new legislation that would finally give regular citizens real recourse when government officials pressure private companies to silence speech they dislike.
- [Repeal of Ohio Data Center Sales Tax Exemption Would Be Effective Tax Hike, Undermine State’s Success](https://atr.org/repeal-of-ohio-data-center-sales-tax-exemption-would-be-effective-tax-hike-undermine-states-success/): Ohio is caught up in major discussions about data centers and that has led to a dispute over a well-established sales tax exemption. 
- [Lawsuit Reforms Deliver Massive Savings on Insurance for Floridians](https://atr.org/lawsuit-reforms-deliver-massive-savings-on-insurance-for-floridians/): The affordability challenges many Americans are facing are partially driven by lawsuit abuse that drives up insurance costs. Addressing the policies at the root of the problem has been difficult, but red states are leading the fight.
- [ATR Applauds Winning Pledge Signers in June 9 Primaries](https://atr.org/atr-applauds-winning-pledge-signers-in-june-9-primaries/): Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) congratulates Taxpayer Protection Pledge signers who won primary elections in Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina.
- [Rhode Island Democrats Approve “Millionaire’s Tax” Despite Budget Surplus](https://atr.org/rhode-island-democrats-approve-millionaires-tax-despite-budget-surplus/): Rhode Island lawmakers have approved a fiscal year 2027 budget that includes a new millionaire's tax, raising the state's top income tax rate from 5.99 percent to 8.99 percent over three years. Despite a projected $233 million revenue surplus, lawmakers opted for higher taxes and increased spending, drawing criticism from business groups who warn the policy could undermine economic competitiveness and discourage investment.
- [ATR Commends the SEC’s Rescission of the Climate-Related Disclosure Final Rules](https://atr.org/atr-commends-the-secs-rescission-of-the-climate-related-disclosure-final-rules/): In 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted climate related disclosure rules requiring publicly traded companies to disclose greenhouse gas emissions data and climate-related risks. The final rules exceed as the Commission’s statutory authority and impose compliance costs that far outweigh any investor benefit. ATR commends the SEC for its decision to rescind the final rules.
- [Arizona: A Model for Residential Property Tax Relief](https://atr.org/arizona-a-model-for-property-tax-reform/): Download ATR's latest brief here:
- [ATR Commends Pledge Signers in ME, NV, ND, and SC, Ahead of June 9 Primary](https://atr.org/atr-commends-pledge-signers-in-me-nv-nd-and-sc-ahead-of-june-9-primary/): As voters head to the voting booth, they deserve to know where their candidates stand on key issues such as taxes and spending.  
- [Kim David Makes “No New Taxes” Promise to Oklahoma Voters](https://atr.org/kim-david-makes-no-new-taxes-promise-to-oklahoma-voters/): Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) applauds Kim David for signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, a written commitment to the voters of Oklahoma to oppose and vote against tax hikes.
- [Paul LePage Makes “No New Taxes” Promise to Maine Voters](https://atr.org/paul-lepage-makes-no-new-taxes-promise-to-maine-voters/): Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) applauds Paul LePage for signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, a written commitment to the voters of Maine to oppose and vote against tax hikes.
- [New York State Budget Passed: Winners and Losers](https://atr.org/new-york-state-budget-passed-winners-and-losers/): Two months past deadline, Albany finally passed their FY 2027 State Budget. Here's the bottom line: Mamdani got New York City bailed out to the tune of $8 billion in state aid, Hochul caved to the unions on Tier 6 pensions, but she held her ground against trial lawyers with solid tort reform. The budget was organized into ten bills, five appropriations and five articles, all of which passed along party lines with zero Republican support.
- [General Overview of Federal Excise Taxes](https://atr.org/general-overview-of-federal-excise-taxes/): Excise taxes are targeted taxes imposed on particular goods, services, or activities. Americans for Tax Reform has recorded 210 federal excise taxes
- [ATR Praises Bipartisan Push Against Foreign Digital Services Taxes](https://atr.org/atr-praises-introduction-of-bipartisan-digital-services-tax-resolution/): Americans for Tax Reform applauds Rep. Ron Estes (KS-04) for introducing H.Res. 1340, a bipartisan resolution pushing back against foreign Digital Services Taxes that unfairly target American companies and workers.
- [Mark Tedford Makes “No New Taxes” Promise to Oklahoma Voters](https://atr.org/mark-tedford-makes-no-new-taxes-promise-to-oklahoma-voters/): Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) applauds Mark Tedford for signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, a written commitment to the voters of Oklahoma to oppose and vote against tax hikes.
- [Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill’s Full Business Expensing Provisions](https://atr.org/expensing/): (If you have an addition to this list, please send details to ideas@atr.org)
- [EU Contemplates Outrageous Bloc-wide Digital Services Tax ](https://atr.org/eu-contemplates-outrageous-bloc-wide-digital-services-tax/): The EU is musing about a potential Digital Services Tax (DST) that would apply to the entire Union. This is a grave threat to digital commerce and freedom. 
- [James Settelmeyer Makes “No New Taxes” Promise to Nevada Voters](https://atr.org/james-settelmeyer-makes-no-new-taxes-promise-to-nevada-voters/): Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) applauds James Settelmeyer for signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, a written commitment to the voters of Nevada to oppose and vote against income tax hikes.
- [Brent Taylor Makes “No New Taxes” Promise to Tennessee Voters](https://atr.org/brent-taylor-makes-no-new-taxes-promise-to-tennessee-voters/): Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) applauds Brent Taylor for signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, a written commitment to the voters of Tennessee to oppose and vote against tax hikes.
- [David Flippo Makes “No New Taxes” Promise to Nevada Voters](https://atr.org/david-flippo-makes-no-new-taxes-promise-to-nevada-voters/): Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) applauds David Flippo for being the first candidate in the NV-02 race to sign the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, a written commitment to the voters of Nevada to oppose and vote against tax hikes.
- [Charlotte Bergmann Makes “No New Taxes” Promise to Tennessee Voters](https://atr.org/charlotte-bergmann-makes-no-new-taxes-promise-to-tennessee-voters/): Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) applauds Charlotte Bergmann for signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, a written commitment to the voters of Tennessee to oppose and vote against tax hikes.
- [Beware Canada’s “Lawful Access Act”](https://atr.org/beware-canadas-lawful-access-act/): Even though Canada withdrew its Digital Services Tax last year, it continues to add other digital trade barriers, causing it to rise to the top half of most restrictive countries on the Trade Barrier Index. Canada imposed the Online News Act and Streaming Act, a thorn in the side of U.S.- Canada trade relations, it now plans to impose the Bill C-22 Lawful Access Act that would require digital service suppliers to spy for the government.
- [30 Free Market Groups, Advocates Oppose Efforts to Quash DTC Pharmaceutical Ads](https://atr.org/30-free-market-groups-advocates-oppose-efforts-to-quash-dtc-pharmaceutical-ads/): Today, Americans for Tax Reform, with 29 other free market groups and advocates, released a coalition letter in opposition to recent efforts to quash direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising of prescription drugs.
- [Jeremy Thompson Makes “No New Taxes” Promise to Tennessee Voters](https://atr.org/jeremy-thompson-makes-no-new-taxes-promise-to-tennessee-voters/): Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) applauds Jeremy Thompson for signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, a written commitment to the voters of Tennessee to oppose and vote against tax hikes.
- [Todd Warner Makes “No New Taxes” Promise to Tennessee Voters](https://atr.org/todd-warner-makes-no-new-taxes-promise-to-tennessee-voters/): Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) applauds Todd Warner for signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, a written commitment to the voters of Tennessee to oppose and vote against tax hikes.
- [ATR Applauds Winning Pledge Signers in June 2 Primaries](https://atr.org/atr-applauds-winning-pledge-signers-in-june-2-primaries/): Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) commends the Taxpayer Protection Pledge signers in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota for their recent primary victories.
- [Todd Woods Makes “No New Taxes” Promise to Oklahoma Voters](https://atr.org/todd-woods-makes-no-new-taxes-promise-to-oklahoma-voters/): Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) applauds Todd Woods for signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, a written commitment to the voters of Oklahoma to oppose and vote against tax hikes.
- [Brett Hueffmeier Makes “No New Taxes” Promise to Missouri Voters](https://atr.org/brett-hueffmeier-makes-no-new-taxes-promise-to-missouri-voters/): Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) applauds Brett Hueffmeier for signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, a written commitment to the voters of Missouri to oppose and vote against tax hikes.
- [Labor Reforms Must Be a Central Focus of USPS Oversight](https://atr.org/labor-reforms-must-be-a-central-focus-of-usps-oversight/): An upcoming congressional hearing provides a timely opportunity for members of Congress to perform oversight on financial problems at the United States Postal Service (USPS). Addressing unsustainable labor costs at USPS should be a key part of the discussion.
- [Kevin Hern Makes “No New Taxes” Promise to Oklahoma Voters](https://atr.org/kevin-hern-makes-no-new-taxes-promise-to-oklahoma-voters/): Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) applauds Kevin Hern for signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, a written commitment to the voters of Oklahoma to oppose and vote against tax hikes.
- [ATR and Tholos Foundation Lead Coalition Urging Treasury and USTR to Defend U.S. Companies from Digital Tax Assault](https://atr.org/atr-and-tholos-foundation-lead-coalition-urging-treasury-and-ustr-to-defend-u-s-companies-from-digital-tax-assault/): On June 2nd, Americans for Tax Reform and the Tholos Foundation launched a coalition letter with 18 organizations urging Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to take decisive action against discriminatory foreign Digital Services Taxes (DSTs) targeting American companies.
- [Massive Union Wants Charlotte To Pick A Fight It Can’t Win](https://atr.org/massive-union-wants-charlotte-to-pick-a-fight-it-cant-win/): North Carolina legislators have been national trendsetters in enacting pro-growth tax relief, but local leaders across the state have been taking a different approach, raising taxes in order to grow county and municipal budgets more rapidly than the rate of population growth plus inflation. Take Charlotte, where local officials have pushed for property and sales tax hikes in recent years in order to fund unsustainable growth in local spending. If that weren’t bad enough, the Service Employee International Union (SEIU), is now pushing the Charlotte City Council to pass an ordinance that would punish a major employer in the area, one that is planning to spend billions of private dollars on public infrastructure improvements, with new locally-imposed mandates that will drive up labor costs. 
- [Caroline Shinkle Makes “No New Taxes” Promise to New York Voters](https://atr.org/caroline-shinkle-makes-no-new-taxes-promise-to-new-york-voters/): Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) applauds Caroline Shinkle for signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, a written commitment to the voters of New York to oppose and vote against tax hikes.
- [Mark Smith Makes “No New Taxes” Promise to South Carolina Voters](https://atr.org/mark-smith-makes-no-new-taxes-promise-to-south-carolina-voters/): Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) applauds Mark Smith for signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, a written commitment to the voters of South Carolina to oppose and vote against tax hikes.
- [ATR Commends Pledge Signers in CA, IA, MT, NJ, NM, and SD, Ahead of June 2 Primary](https://atr.org/atr-commends-pledge-signers-in-ca-ia-mt-nj-nm-and-sd-ahead-of-june-2-primary/): As voters head to the voting booth, they deserve to know where their candidates stand on key issues such as taxes and spending.  
- [Derek Dooley Makes “No New Taxes” Promise to Georgia Voters](https://atr.org/derek-dooley-makes-no-new-taxes-promise-to-georgia-voters/): Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) applauds Derek Dooley for signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, a written commitment to the voters of Georgia to oppose and vote against tax hikes.

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