Opinion: How conservative fiscal policy is tangibly helping Georgians
Governor Brian Kemp deserves credit for once again proving that conservative fiscal policy works. At a time when many Georgians are struggling to make ends meet, signing HB 463 and SB 33 into law shows that Governor Kemp and legislative leaders are focused on providing meaningful relief to families while also positioning the state to […]
Celebrating Cherished Economic Freedoms and Individual Liberties
In less than a month, Americans will unify to celebrate the 250th birthday of our Founding Fathers’ decision to formally declare their independence from England. As we lead up to the July 4th celebration, it is good to recall the principles that drove the brave and momentous decision to sign and issue the Declaration of […]
Positive Turn-Around On Housing Market Front
On the list of “Affordability Items,” housing cost is a big player. Having adequate supplies of available housing helps keep costs affordable. Recent surveys and economic data are showing that 2026 is finally showing starts of the turnaround in the housing market that many Americans have been waiting for to activate an improved economy and […]
Why State Tax Policy Matters to Main Street Businesses, Their Employees, and Their Loyal Customers
So much of the news media focuses on what the President and the U.S. Congress are doing that it’s sometimes hard to remember that state leaders like Governors and state lawmakers make significant policy and governance decisions that impact main street business owners, their employees, and their loyal customers. So far this year, 15 states […]
Governor Kemp and Georgia General Assembly Deliver New Tax Relief to Georgians
This week, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp officially signed House Bill 463 into law, which cuts the state income tax rate under 5 percent this year and lowers it further in the future. The rate cut, coupled with the changes to various deductions, will keep money in the pockets of hard-working Georgians at a time when […]
New York’s Socialist Scheme
Government-run grocery stores aren’t just a bad idea, they’re a dangerous idea. This is a policy that has failed time and time again – just look at the Soviet Union. It starts with fewer choices, higher costs, and the government picking winners and losers, but it always leads to the same place: food shortages and […]
New Report Shows Wisconsin Trump Voters Prioritize Affordability, Economic Issues
Why do some voters show up for presidential elections but sit out races closer to home? New research supported by Citizens for Free Enterprise Action offers an important answer, and a roadmap for 2026. The study examined Wisconsin voters (who took part in the study from December 16 to 19, 2025) who cast ballots for […]
Big Changes Await Americans Filing Income Tax Returns Today
It’s Tax Day in America and Americans across the country can expect big changes as they file their income tax returns. Here’s a few things you should know as you file your taxes. National Tax Changes The Working Families Tax Cuts Act, also known as the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, made significant changes to the […]
CFFEA Urges Gov. Evers: Sign Tax Relief for WI Workers
Amy Loudenbeck, Wisconsin State Director for Citizens for Free Enterprise Action, sent a letter to Governor Tony Evers today urging him to sign Assembly Bill 461 and Senate Bill 36, which would eliminate state taxes on overtime pay and tips, respectively: “Wisconsin families deserve to keep more of what they earn,” said Citizens for Free […]
No Tax on Overtime is a No Brainer for Wisconsin
On March 17, the Wisconsin Senate passed Assembly Bill 461, a bipartisan bill to allow Wisconsin residents to subtract overtime pay from their state income taxes. While we favor across the board rate cuts, keeping money in the pockets of hard-working Wisconsinites is crucial at a time when the costs of food and energy continue […]