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Jan 23, 2025 | 
atr.org | Atticus Vernacchio
It’s no secret that Michigan’s has a job problem. With a 45th in the nation unemployment rate and pitiful job growth relative to its population, the state needs change, desperately. After years of trying to bury everyone’s head in the sand following a brief spurt of positive media attention where, among other things, CNBC bizarrely Michigan a top state for doing business, Governor Whitmer has finally come around.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
atr.org | Atticus Vernacchio
When Governor Kathy Hochul postponed the infamous congestion pricing program, she cited a “a fear of unintended consequences for New Yorkers.”. Between the sudden, last minute decision to pause the program and now, it’s unclear what has changed, but Hochul seems to believe something did. Just a week ago, she unleashed the policy to the public despite its nearly 70% disapproval rate. There are numerous reasons why a congestion tax is a bad idea, which ATR has written about extensively.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
hawaiifreepress.com | Atticus Vernacchio
Hawaii Residents See Largest Tax Cut in State History¬† By Americans for Tax Reform @ 11:59 PM :: 13 Views :: Taxes Hawaii Residents See Largest Tax Cut in State History by Atticus Vernacchio, Americans for Tax Reform, 01/21/2025 On January 1st, HB 2404, the single largest income tax cut Hawaii has ever seen went into effect, providing sorely needed relief for one of the country’s most economically harmful income tax systems. This bill was the culmination of years of efforts from the...
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
atr.org | Atticus Vernacchio
On January 1st, HB 2404, the single largest income tax cut Hawaii has ever seen went into effect, providing sorely needed relief for one of the country’s most economically harmful income tax systems. This bill was the culmination of years of efforts from the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, whose work on HB 2404 got them the “biggest win for freedom” award from the State Policy Network (SPN).
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
atr.org | Atticus Vernacchio
Earlier this week, Michigan Democrat’s introduced House Bill 6217, legislation that would raise the corporate tax rate from 6 to 8.5%. Beginning next year, Michigan may have one of the highest corporate rates in the nation.
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
atr.org | Atticus Vernacchio
Americans for Tax Reform congratulates Taxpayer Protection Pledge signers on their successful re-election. Citizens deserve to know where their representatives stand on crucial issues such as taxes and spending. The Taxpayer Protection Pledge requires candidates to put their commitment in writing – making it harder to reverse course. Fortunately for voters, these Taxpayer Protection Pledge signers have made written commitments to oppose and vote against all tax hikes.
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
atr.org | Atticus Vernacchio
Americans for Tax Reform congratulates Taxpayer Protection Pledge signers on their successful re-election. Citizens deserve to know where their representatives stand on crucial issues such as taxes and spending. The Taxpayer Protection Pledge requires candidates to put their commitment in writing – making it harder to reverse course. Fortunately for voters, these Taxpayer Protection Pledge signers have made written commitments to oppose and vote against all tax hikes.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
atr.org | Atticus Vernacchio
Americans for Tax Reform congratulates Massachusetts Taxpayer Protection Pledge signers on their successful re-election. Citizens deserve to know where their representatives stand on crucial issues such as taxes and spending. The Taxpayer Protection Pledge requires candidates to put their commitment in writing – making it harder to reverse course. Fortunately for voters, these Taxpayer Protection Pledge signers have made written commitments to oppose and vote against all tax hikes.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
atr.org | Atticus Vernacchio
Measure 118, for those who may be unaware, functions as a severe sales tax, despite the novel methodology which allows supporters to claim it isn’t. That said, what’s arguably more interesting, and less often talked about, is the question not of what, but of who. A lie is always concealing something, and the measure’s campaign is foundationally constructed on half-truths and omissions so brazen one has to wonder what motivation hides underneath. Who, exactly, is the measure designed to help?
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
atr.org | Atticus Vernacchio
No taxation without representation was the rallying call of American colonists as they pushed for independence from the British crown. Today, the situation is much different, but holding secure elections remains vital to taxpayers’ confidence that government is accountable to them. That is why Americans for Tax Reform’s 2024 State Ballot Measure Guide includes election-related questions.
