Amber Wallin

Chicago

Co-Host at The Sci-Fi Sigh Podcast

• Actor/Comedian • Mother of Pursed Lips and Side-eyes • Yoga Instructor E-RYT 200,YACEP

Articles

In parts of the West, taxation is becoming more fair | Opinion

1 week ago | idahostatesman.com | Amber Wallin

Tax policy experts and lawmakers have long circled 2025 as a year to prepare for. What makes it so significant? For one thing, federal COVID money to states is expiring, straining state budgets at the same time the economy is starting to weaken. For another, Republicans in Congress are working to increase and extend President Donald Trump’s tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations — while cutting trillions from health care, housing and education programs for everyone else.
With Congress preparing a ‘fiscal tsunami,’ states can choose differently

2 weeks ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Corey Friedman |Amber Wallin

Tax policy experts and lawmakers have long circled 2025 as a year to prepare for. What makes it so significant? For one thing, federal COVID money to states is expiring, straining state budgets at the same time the economy is starting to weaken. For another, Republicans in Congress are working to increase and extend President Trump’s tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations — while cutting trillions from health care, housing and education programs for everyone else.
As Congress prepares for ‘fiscal tsunami,’ states can choose differently

3 weeks ago | yourvalley.net | Amber Wallin

Amber Wallin Submitted photo By Amber Wallin | State Revenue Alliance Tax policy experts and lawmakers have long circled 2025 as a year to prepare for. What makes it so significant? For one thing, federal COVID money to states is expiring, straining state budgets at the same time the economy is starting to weaken. For another, Republicans in Congress are working to increase and extend President Trump’s tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations — while cutting trillions from health care,...
With Congress Preparing a 'Fiscal Tsunami,' States Can Choose Differently

3 weeks ago | inequality.org | Amber Wallin

In its first two years, the tax generated $1.3 billion, funding critical services such as child care and education. And the number of millionaire households actually went up, despite some threats about wealthy people leaving the state (fact check: False!). Aside from Washington, Oregon and my home state of New Mexico have also raised taxes on the wealthiest residents in order to invest in programs that support families and communities in the state.
As Congress Prepares a “Fiscal Tsunami.” State’s Can Protect Themselves

3 weeks ago | counterpunch.org | Amber Wallin

Tax policy experts and lawmakers have long circled 2025 as a year to prepare for. What makes it so significant? For one thing, Federal COVID money to states is expiring, straining state budgets at the same time the economy is starting to weaken. For another, Republicans in Congress are working to increase and extend President Trump’s tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations — while cutting trillions from health care, housing, and education programs for everyone else.
With Congress Preparing a “Fiscal Tsunami,” States Can Choose Differently

4 weeks ago | znetwork.org | Amber Wallin

Tax policy experts and lawmakers have long circled 2025 as a year to prepare for. What makes it so significant? For one thing, Federal COVID money to states is expiring, straining state budgets at the same time the economy is starting to weaken. For another, Republicans in Congress are working to increase and extend President Trump’s tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations — while cutting trillions from health care, housing, and education programs for everyone else.
Amber Wallin

4 weeks ago | znetwork.org | Amber Wallin

Tax policy experts and lawmakers have long circled 2025 as a year to prepare for. What makes it so significant? For one…
With Congress Preparing a “Fiscal Tsunami,” States Can Choose Differently

1 month ago | otherwords.org | Amber Wallin |Peter Certo

Tax policy experts and lawmakers have long circled 2025 as a year to prepare for. What makes it so significant? For one thing, Federal COVID money to states is expiring, straining state budgets at the same time the economy is starting to weaken. For another, Republicans in Congress are working to increase and extend President Trump’s tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations — while cutting trillions from health care, housing, and education programs for everyone else.
Wealthy Pay Fair Share - Fighting for Tax Justice in 2025

Jan 9, 2025 | laprogressive.com | Amber Wallin |Rob Maurer

Voters feel the economy isn’t working for them and want corporations and billionaire CEOs to pay their fair share. It’s the people who fight for tax justice. Voters feel the economy isn’t working for them and want corporations and billionaire CEOs to pay their fair share. It’s the people who fight for tax justice. After every big election, there’s a spotlight on the candidates that came out on top: Who’s in and who’s out, talk about mandates, seat margins, and the First 100 days.
In 2025, States Will Flip the Script on Taxes to Make the Wealthy Pay Their Fair Share | Common Dreams

Jan 7, 2025 | commondreams.org | Amber Wallin

After every big election, there’s a spotlight on the candidates that came out on top: Who’s in and who’s out, talk about mandates, seat margins, and the First 100 days. There’s plenty of policy previews about next year. But one issue will have a starring role both in Washington, D.C. and in states across the country—taxes. We know Republicans in Washington are writing a play to extend and even expand President-elect Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cuts.