Elliot Young
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Mason, VA, United States
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State of the States: An Analysis of the 2018 Governors’ Addresses
Introduction The latest entry of the State of the States publication breaks down each governor’s “state of the state” address and identifies strong and weak policy prescriptions within. The publications also explore each states economic outlook and how certain policies outlined in these addresses could have either beneficial or detrimental effects on the outlooks of each state. → Read More
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 … → Read More
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 … → Read More
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 … → Read More
Unaccountable, Unaffordable 2017
Absent significant reforms, unfunded liabilities of state-administered pension plans will continue to grow and threaten the financial security of state retirees and taxpayers alike. The fiscal calamity could be far deeper and prolonged than the Great Recession. Unaffordable and Unaccountable … → Read More
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 … → Read More
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 … → Read More
Taxes Matter—Yes, in Georgia Too
With gridlock continuing to delay the first fundamental federal tax reform since 1986, states are leading the way. Recognizing that tax policy has the power to make or break an … → Read More
State of the State: Texas
Republicans and Democrats in the Lone Star State surely can celebrate Texas’ resilience. Governor Greg Abbott began his State of the State address acknowledging the economic toll of falling … → Read More
State Tax Cut Roundup: 2016 Legislative Session
The 2016 legislative session ended with nine states enacting changes to their tax codes sufficient to qualify for the Tax Cut Roundup. Each provided substantial tax relief for their citizens. Pro-growth tax reform was a key theme, as states took … → Read More
State of the State: Tennessee
If lawmakers agree to the spending-heavy budget plan touted by Governor Bill Haslam, Tennesseans will pay more at the pump but could save more while shopping and could earn a tuition-free … → Read More
State of the State: Wyoming
Wyoming not only weathered the storm—it shined. → Read More
State of the State: Georgia
Though much improved over five years ago, the current economic situation in Georgia is anything but peachy. In the annual State of the State Address, Governor Nathan Deal discussed his … → Read More
State of the Commonwealth: Virginia
While not facing problems of the same magnitude as states like New York or Connecticut, the Old Dominion certainly faces some challenges. In four short years, Virginia has slipped from … → Read More
State of the State: South Carolina
The Clemson Tigers’ historic win in Monday’s National Championship game may be at forefront of the minds of everyone in South Carolina, but the Palmetto State has much more of which … → Read More
State of the State: Arkansas
Amid frightful winter storms coating a large part of Arkansas and the South, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson delivered his State of the State address in Little … → Read More
Spooky, Scary Pension Fund Skeletons
If states want to keep their pension plans healthy, and avoid a virtual apocalypse of the pension undead, reform is indispensable. → Read More
Maine’s Anti-Growth Ballot Measures
Higher tax and regulatory burdens will make Maine less competitive for jobs and businesses in its region and the nation at large, and would erase years of progress in making Maine more competitive. → Read More