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Washington State Is Driving Out Its Wealth Creators
A new income tax is pushing away the people and firms it depends on.
May 1

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New York’s High-Tax Trap
The city’s lagging economic performance raises questions about Zohran Mamdani’s push for even higher rates.
Apr 30 • Sean Speer
A Small-Lot Fix for New York’s Big Housing Problem
Easing building rules—not expanding subsidies—can boost the city’s housing supply.
Apr 29 • John Ketcham
New York City, Governed by Vibes
Mamdani’s singling out of Ken Griffin is part of a dangerous pattern.
Apr 28 • Adam Louis Sebastian Lehodey
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