For example, Montana recently passed a tiered property tax plan that increases rates for second homes and short-term rentals ...

”Charity is no part of the legislative duty of the government.” “I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which granted a right to Congress of expending, on objects of ...

I appreciated the April 20 letter, “ Cuts are eroding our financial safety net,” for the reminder that it is time for a tax system that’s fair for all, not just for the wealthy and corporations. With ...

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A Illinois megaprojects bill betrays the principle of equal treatment by elevating billionaires above their less well-off ...

When we talk about building strong families and communities, we often picture parents and children, and rightly so. But family well-being is also shaped by the broader ecosystem of care and support ...