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The divide is playing out against a broader national shift in tax policy. According to the Tax Foundation, 23 states have cut their top marginal individual income tax rates since 2021, underscoring a growing push to improve competitiveness and attract residents. Meanwhile, rising home values have driven property tax bills higher in many regions, fueling calls for relief and adding pressure on lawmakers to find alternative revenue sources.
Cutting or eliminating major taxes presents a challenge for lawmakers, who must determine how to replace lost revenue while continuing to fund core services.
