Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion—here's the after-tax payout in every state

With no winner since June 27, the Mega Millions jackpot prize has grown to $900 million — the largest so far in 2025. Ahead ...

Crown Point schools reeling from tax losses in new state law

The impact of a GOP state property tax relief law has caused the Crown Point Community School Corp. to lay off employees and end a popular early childhood learning program.

Mamdani Wants to Tax the Rich. Can He Persuade State Leaders?

After an impressive victory, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani now must find funds for his programs. His push for higher taxes puts ...

Illinois bill ‘decouples’ state and federal taxes to reduce deficit now

The Governor’s Office of Management and Budget projected last month that Illinois is on track to run a $267 million deficit ...

Study: WA tumbles to No. 45 in 2026 State Tax Competitiveness Index

Washington is ranked the 45th worst overall state for tax competitiveness, according to the Tax Foundation’s 2026 Tax Competitiveness Index. The low ranking places the Evergreen ...

Oregonians will receive ‘Kicker’ tax credit in 2026, state confirms

Oregon taxpayers will get another “kicker” credit next year, after state economists confirmed a $1.41 billion revenue surplus ...