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Tax-Cutting Governors Experience Growth

Tax-Cutting Governors Experience Growth
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Americans tend to vote with their feet. Moving from one state to the next depends on which state offers them the best opportunity to thrive. Tax structures, regulations, and business climates—all handed down by their local elected officials—directly affect their decision-making process. After the U.S. Census Bureau released its latest net domestic migration report last month, it’s become clear that elected officials from the low-tax states made the right call.

Jonathan Williams is the president and chief economist of the American Legislative Exchange Council.