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60% of Americans Agree Taxes Are Too High. Here Are 4 Other Reasons To Hate the Tax System.
Happy Tax Day, if such a thing can exist. Today marks the last day that most Americans can file their taxes with Uncle Sam or else face financial consequences.
For most people, tax filing is stressful and messy. And even though average refunds are expected to significantly jump thanks to the GOP’s sprawling tax bill from last year, nearly 60 percent of Americans say taxes are still too high, according to a new Gallup poll.
But the burden of paying taxes is more than monetary. Here are four other reasons to loathe tax season.Happy Tax Day, if such a thing can exist. Today marks the last day that most Americans can file their taxes with Uncle Sam or else face financial consequences. Click here to read more.
Michigan Should Follow Mississippi’s Lead on Reading
MIDLAND, Mich. — Nearly two-thirds of Michigan students cannot read proficiently, and the state now ranks in the bottom 10 nationally for literacy. A new Mackinac Center report shows how Mississippi reversed a similar crisis — and how Michigan lawmakers can do the same.
The report, “Mississippi Learning: Lessons on Literacy Laws for Michigan Lawmakers,” details how the Magnolia State climbed from 49th in fourth grade reading in 2013 to ninth in 2024. Mississippi lawmakers established a strong literacy law, and school officials faithfully implemented it. The law required early screening, evidence-based instruction and third grade retention policies tied to reading proficiency.
“Mississippi’s success wasn’t a miracle — it was the result of clear expectations, early intervention and accountability,” said Molly Macek, director of education policy at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy and author of the study. “If Michigan wants better results, it must follow through with implementation and ensure all students can read before they leave third grade.” Click here to read more.
‘Look These Mothers in the Eyes’: Families of Victims Killed by Illegal Aliens to Testify Before Congress
Two mothers who lost their sons and another whose daughter remains permanently injured will testify before Congress on Thursday about how these tragedies—each involving illegal aliens—could have been prevented through stricter enforcement of immigration law.
This forum could be uncomfortable for House Democrats who oppose enforcing immigration laws, said Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight, which is holding the hearing.
“People keep arguing the legal loopholes and technicalities. I want members of this committee who don’t believe in enforcement to look these mothers in the eyes,” Van Drew told The Daily Signal. “We are not going to have lawyers, not analysts, but real people.” Click here to read more.
Kid Rock, Jason Aldean headlining Michigan ‘Rock the Country’ stop as fest hits small towns
TAMPA, Fla. — Florida officials on Wednesday announced a new statewide task force aimed at cracking down on fraud in public assistance programs, warning that those who exploit benefits meant for vulnerable residents will be aggressively prosecuted.
Attorney General James Uthmeier joined agency leaders to unveil the Public Assistance Fraud Protection Task Force, which will coordinate investigations across state agencies and take a more proactive approach to identifying fraud.
“We’re going to make some examples,” Uthmeier said. “If you’re out there and you’re thinking about stealing from the government through one of these programs, you better think again.” Click here to read more.
How Pro-Abortion Doctors are Evading Louisiana’s Pro-Life Law
For pro-lifers, few days were more monumental than when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case in 2022. That ruling overturned Roe v. Wade, empowering states to protect women and their babies.
Naturally, there were some states that embraced this. States like Texas and Louisiana, just to name a couple, passed laws protecting unborn life. Other states—like New York and California— continued to sanction #WeCount states, abortion rates have only increased following the overturn of Roe v. Wade—even in states with the strongest pro-life protections. Click here to read more.
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