Americans for Tax Reform

California’s record-high gas prices underscore the long-term effects of flawed energy policy. Governor Gavin Newsom’s new law, ABX 1-2, forces oil refineries to maintain minimum supply levels, ostensibly to combat “price gouging.” Yet, within days of its passage, several refineries shut down, reducing California’s gas capacity by 8%. The root issue isn’t corporate greed but years of restrictive policies, including the state’s highest-in-the-nation gas taxes, “special blend” fuel requirements, and a regulatory environment that has driven energy producers out of California. These policies have created a fragile energy market reliant on just seven major refineries, leaving consumers vulnerable to price shocks.

“Lee Zeldin will help reduce the regulatory burden on all Americans while protecting the environment…As shown by his time as a congressman, Zeldin knows how to make the federal bureaucracy work.“-ATR President Grover Norquist

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In the latest Leave Us Alone podcast, Grover Norquist and polling expert Scott Rasmussen dig into the numbers behind Trump’s 2024 victory and the GOP’s unified government. Rasmussen, a legend in political polling, offers fascinating insights into the voter realignments that made this possible. Key findings? Voters' concerns over the economy, border security, and energy independence took center stage, reshaping coalition lines. With the GOP ready to act on the mandate from American voters, the next few years will see impactful changes in areas like regulatory reform, tax policy, and energy strategy. Listen now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for a deep dive!

A recent study in the Journal of Financial Economics found that corporate tax increases can lead to a decrease in patenting, R&D, and new product introductions. With Kamala Harris proposing a 33% increase in the federal corporate tax rate, this could have major implications for American innovation.

The proposed sales tax hike, introduced by Waukesha County officials just a few weeks ago, was suddenly pulled from the agenda as the County Board meeting approached. This decision is a relief for taxpayers and a testament to the hard-fought tax relief achieved by state lawmakers in recent years. #wisconsin

The FTC and DOJ's use of strategic media leaks to subsidize their failing lawsuits is unethical and undermines the objectivity of the judicial process. American businesses and the public deserve better.

Democrats in California have shown a complete disregard for the U.S. Constitution with their recent actions. The Firearms Policy Coalition has filed a lawsuit against California's SB2, which restricts the ability of law-abiding citizens to carry licensed firearms. These restrictions are not based on public safety concerns, but rather on limiting individual rights. Even Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, who claims to support the Second Amendment, has a history of restricting gun ownership. Democrats are more concerned with taxing and limiting our rights than protecting them. #california

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump in 2017, provided much-needed income tax relief for households and businesses of all sizes. As reported by multiple sources, including the Associated Press and Axios, these tax cuts have positively impacted businesses like McDonald's, allowing them to expand their employee benefits. However, Kamala Harris has repeatedly vowed to repeal the TCJA and raise the federal corporate income tax rate, potentially harming small business owners.

Did you know that only 2 out of 76 phone numbers for the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service connected to a live operator? The agency received $80 billion in taxpayer dollars, yet still lacks urgency in addressing taxpayer customer service needs. #irs #kamalanomics