Governor's State of the State speeches, early 2000s: on Corporations


George Pataki: We cut taxes 81 times; cut taxes on businesses once again

We've led the nation in cutting taxes--81 cuts to 19 different state taxes that have pumped more than $140 billion back into New York's economy and led to the creation of over 600,000 new jobs. Tax cuts work. And when we cut taxes, New Yorkers work.

Let's help family farms and small businesses, and allow our seniors to spend their golden years in New York with their families and friends by eliminating the estate tax. Let's cut the income tax rate that most New York families pay, and grant even greater financial freedom to families all across New York State. And let's cut taxes on businesses once again and give New York's employers even greater freedom to grow and create jobs.

Source: State of the State address to 2006 New York Legislature Jan 4, 2006

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