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Archives: Elliot Young / Articles
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Bold Tax Relief and Pension Reform Agenda Earns South Carolina Governor McMaster Best of the Best Recognition
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is one of five U.S. governors with economic policy proposals qualifying as “Best of the Best” based on his 2018 State of the State address.
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Continuing Tax Relief, Florida Governor Scott Returns to “Best of the Best”
Florida Governor Rick Scott is once again one of five U.S. governors with economic policy proposals qualifying as “Best of the Best” based on his 2018 State of the…
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Louisiana State of the State: Governor’s Occupational Licensing Reform Proposal Could Generate Opportunity, but Support for Continued Cronyism and Excessive Spending Threaten Growth
Opening Louisiana’s 2018 regular session, Governor John Bel Edwards recently gave his third State of the State address. Jumping from the Medicaid expansion and tax policy to minimum wage and…
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North Dakota State of the State: A Hands-Off Approach Working for Economy
In his second State of the State Address, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum declared, “The State of the State is one of unlimited promise and potential, provided that we…
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Texas: Governor’s Report to the People Highlights Both Triumphs and Misses on Tax Reform
In a recent Report to the People, Texas Governor Greg Abbott wrote the state of the state is strong. He highlighted “a year of triumphs and challenges – and…
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Georgia State of the State: Gov. Deal Touts “Orchards of Opportunity”
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal unveiled an ambitious and packed legislative agenda for the coming year in his final State of the State Address on January 11. The governor touted…
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Arkansas Budget Address: Planning for Tax Reform
In his January address to the Joint Budget Committee, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson outlined the details of his $5.6 billion FY 2019 budget proposal. While this is around $100…
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Mississippi State of the State: Improving the Improvements
In his seventh State of the State address on January 9, Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant proclaimed that Mississippi is on the rise and celebrated his administration’s success in achieving…
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Rhode Island State of the State: Governor Applauds Success of Past Reforms, Misses on Need for More
During her annual State of the State address, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo pointed to an improving economy evidenced by “cranes in the sky” and the plunge in…
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State of the State: South Carolina Gov. McMaster Announces Bold Pro-Growth Tax Reform Agenda
In his first State of the State address, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared that federal tax reform and state tax cut proposals promise a new era of opportunity.
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Tennessee State of the State: Haslam Calls for Continued Fiscal Prudence in Volunteer State
In his eighth and final State of the State address, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam counseled lawmakers to continue their efforts to lead the nation on job growth, economic opportunity,…
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Delaware State of the State: Governor Admits Budget Deficit “A Simple Math Problem” But Proposes More Spending
To his great credit, Governor John Carney admitted in his 2018 State of the State Address, that the state’s substantial future structural budget deficits are “a simple math problem.
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Oregon State of the State: Governor Brown Demands Spending on Pet Projects, Neglects Needed Reforms
In her recent State of the State Address, Governor Kate Brown kicked off Oregon’s short 35-day legislative session with a litany of policy proposals, all in her…
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Florida State of the State: Governor Scott Calls for Supermajority Requirement for Tax Hikes
In an emotional final State of the State address January 9, Florida Governor Rick Scott began by thanking the people of Florida for the opportunity granted him…
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Alabama’s State of the State Address
Nine months into her unexpected tenure, Governor Kay Ivey delivered her first State of the State address on January 9. Gov. Ivey said her goal at the…
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Good Tax Policy Helps Good People Do More Good
Giving Tuesday asks us to look past the transient things in Black Friday or Cyber Monday and refocus on those which have a far larger impact on our communities and…
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Arkansas Fumbles the Ball With Fantasy Sports Tax
Rotisserie league and general fantasy sports betting contests have existed for decades. With the internet, now millions can compete in daily and season-long fantasy sports contests, often with entry fees…
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North Carolina Accelerates Broad-Based Tax Relief
By further lowering economically destructive taxes on productivity, North Carolina lawmakers are giving the state’s economy yet another long-term boost, further magnetizing its draw for individuals and businesses alike.
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Administration’s Budget Reins In Spending, Predicts Enhanced GDP Growth
The President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2018 outlined an ambitious pro-growth agenda—addressing discretionary as well as entitlement spending. The $4.1 trillion budget for fiscal year 2018 is a slight increase…
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State of the State: Louisiana
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards highlighted the “success” of the Medicaid expansion, foster care improvements, budget reforms, and business investment growth during his second State of the State address; but most of his speech…