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Two multi-county transit districts—in California and Colorado—will decide on sales tax measures to fund public transportation projects in November

Voters in two metropolitan areas will decide ballot measures to levy sales taxes to fund multicounty public transportation systems on Nov. 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia

In 2024, Martin County voters approved a half-cent sales tax for conservation; two years later more than 2,000 acres are protected and eight more properties are being pursued

In 2024, voters in Martin County, Florida, approved a half-cent sales tax dedicated to conservation, betting that a small, broad-based levy could protect the natural landscapes that define their communities. Just two years later, that decision is already reshaping the county’s map. More than 2,000 acres of wetlands, forests and…

The Times of India

Some Retirees Are Choosing Delaware Over Florida: How the Retirement Math Adds Up

Florida has long been a favored retirement destination, but lately, Delaware is having a moment.

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Colorado voters to decide on an initiative that would retain sales tax revenue for an environmental fund

Voters in Colorado will decide on a ballot measure related to the allocation of sales tax revenue on Nov. 3, 2026.

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The States Defying the Sobriety Trend: New Hampshire and Delaware Buck National Decline in Alcohol Use

New Hampshire and Delaware top US alcohol consumption rates due to tax policies and cross-border shopping, despite a national decline in drinking. These states benefit from structural pricing advantages

International Business Times UK

The 'Affordability' Agenda That Taxes Your Dinner

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Texas parents are ditching the tax-free weekend—here's why

Texas parents are shopping early for school supplies, bypassing the tax-free weekend. Houston families anticipate spending significantly more than the national average this year. The state's tax holiday offers savings on clothing and traditional school items. However, technology costs are rising and excluded from the current tax exemption. Lawmakers are…

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The 5 states that offer no sales tax — an important retirement consideration

‘When people talk about moving to a place, sales tax is something that always comes up,’ one financial expert said

The Independent UK

Missouri Voters Reject Amendment 5 Income Tax Plan, Preventing Potential Sales Tax Changes on Consumer Goods

Missouri voters rejected Amendment 5, killing a plan to phase out state income tax and expand sales taxes, in a defeat that warns other US states eyeing the same swap.

International Business Times UK

A torrent of states are repealing data center tax exemptions — but it could increase costs by upwards of 7%

Multiple states are repealing or modifying sales tax exemptions, and it could cause the cost of data centers to skyrocket.

TechRadar

Signatures submitted for Colorado initiative that would retain sales tax revenue for environmental fund

In Colorado, signatures were submitted to the secretary of state's office on July 27 for a ballot initiative related to the allocation of sales tax revenue.

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Florida Families Get a Full Month of Back-to-School Tax Savings: 7 Items That Qualify in 2026

Florida families get an unusually long shopping window in 2026, with the state’s back-to-school sales tax holiday running from July 20 through August 20. That gives parents plenty of time to buy clothes, supplies, learning materials, and certain computers without paying sales tax on qualifying purchases.

Everybody Loves Your Money

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The Guardian - US

Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Starts July 20: 6 Rules Families Should Check Before Shopping

Florida’s 2026 back-to-school sales tax holiday begins July 20 and runs through August 20, giving families a long window to shop for clothes, school supplies, learning aids, and certain computers without paying sales tax on qualifying purchases. That sounds simple enough, until a backpack, tablet case, computer bundle, or pair…

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Alabama Sales Tax Holiday 2026 Starts Friday With Higher Tax-Free Limits

Thanks to a new state law, Alabama families can save more during the back-to-school sales tax-free weekend this year.

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8 States Where the Grocery Tax Is Disappearing

Taxes on essential food items represent a regressive financial burden that hits low-income households the hardest. Fortunately, a growing number of state legislatures are recognizing this issue and taking aggressive action to eliminate these fees. Governors across the country are signing historic bills to fully repeal or gradually phase out…

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Low-Tax States For Middle-Class Families Ranked by Childcare Affordability

If you prioritize low state taxes, here's how early childhood costs stack up across the country in 2026.

The Independent UK

Pakistan abolishes ‘period tax’ after landmark campaign to promote sanitary products

In a country where periods are rarely discussed in public, a tax exemption on sanitary products is being hailed as a breakthrough. Campaigners tell Shweta Sharma this is just the first victory in the long and arduous battle ahead

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Texas Families Get a Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday August 7–9: 6 Rules to Check Before Shopping

Back-to-school shopping season often arrives with long supply lists, crowded stores, and a growing total at the checkout register. Fortunately, Texas families get a chance to stretch their dollars a little further during the state’s annual sales tax holiday from August 7 through August 9, 2026. During that three-day period,…

The Guardian - UK

‘Period tax’ on sanitary products to be abolished, says Pakistan minister

Campaigners welcome announcement cutting levies on menstrual health items, but say their work to end period poverty is ‘far from over’

Capital & Main

County Tax Measures Show Limits of Local Responses to Medicaid Cuts

Election results in Los Angeles and Contra Costa counties suggest voters are wary of sales tax hikes, adding pressure for statewide solution.

The Texas Tribune

Abbott recommends sweeping data center regulation, including eliminating sales tax exemption

The recommendations for legislative action amount to a striking call for industry regulation by the Republican governor in a state that has long prided itself on being a favorable environment for business.

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Texas Tax Holiday: How to Buy Water Efficient Appliances Tax Free May 23 to 25

Texas residents can save money on important home upgrades during the upcoming sales tax holiday. This special event runs from May 23 through May 25 and covers many water-efficient products. You can purchase items like rain barrels and certain irrigation parts without paying any state sales tax. It is a…

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States With the Lowest Property Tax Bills Ranked by Affordability

Searching for an affordable home in 2026? Here's what it costs to live in these ten 'affordable' states.

The Guardian - AU

‘Embarrassment for Japan’: PM wants to cut sales tax but cash registers say no

Sanae Takaichi pledged to suspend an 8% levy on food sales, but retailers say their systems aren’t designed for a tax of zero per cent

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