Taxing the Wealthy: A Tale of Two State Propositions

Tags: Economic Policy, Free Markets, Taxes and Spending

12/07/2022 Connor O'Keeffe

Massachusetts voters approved yet another tax hike for high-income residents, while California voters rejected a similar proposition. The current tax fever does not bode well for economic growth.

Original Article: “Taxing the Wealthy: A Tale of Two State Propositions”

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