Tax Reform

Jonathan Williams Talks Louisiana Tax Reform with Pelican Institute, State Lawmakers

ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams joined the Pelican Institute’s John Kay and State Representatives Mark Wright, Thomas Pressly and Richard Nelson to discuss how tax reform would impact the Louisiana economy.

What would reforming Louisiana’s tax code do to your paycheck? Tune in Tuesday, as we host a live #PeliCast with Louisiana lawmakers and a national tax reform expert to dive into the problems with the state’s current tax framework and discuss the reforms we need to promote growth and expand opportunity in Louisiana. You won’t want to miss this one!

The discussion is further detailed in a new article from The Center Square, “Some Louisiana Republicans want to ‘swing for the fences’, eliminate state income taxes.”

Watch below.


In Depth: Tax Reform

Mainstream economists, small business owners and taxpayers across the country understand that growth-oriented reforms mean increased opportunity for all. As demonstrated by the annual Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index, sound tax and fiscal policies are critical to economic health, allowing businesses and households to flourish. A…

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