Phil Bryant in 2016 Governor's State of the State speeches


On Corporations: Tax cuts for people before corporations

How do we generate sufficient revenue to maintain and keep safe the roads and bridges that are our economic life line and not place an undue burden upon the working people of this state? There is no reason we cannot balance an increase in fuel tax with an equal and sufficient tax reduction. This tax cut does not need to apply to large corporations. They are and have been receiving the reduction in fuel cost for some time now. It is the working families of Mississippi I am concerned about.
Source: 2016 State of the State speech to Mississippi legislature Jan 26, 2016

On Education: Remove barriers to charter schools

Imagine the freedom of a parent in a failing school to send an at-risk child to a superior school nearby but outside the district. Why should only the affluent enjoy the benefits of these fine schools? Your zip code or income level should not determine your opportunity to get a good education. Let us make this bold decision. We should also remove the barriers to charter schools and extend their range across district lines so children can pass through these imaginary walls to a better, brighter future.
Source: 2016 State of the State speech to Mississippi legislature Jan 26, 2016

On Education: Loosen regulations around associate degrees

We can make progress in higher education by working with the IHL and community college boards to craft an associate's degree credential for those students who complete the necessary number of scholastic hours at a four-year university. For example, if a student attended a university for two years and completed the required course work, but had to leave the university for a legitimate reason, they could receive an associate's degree related to their subject major.
Source: 2016 State of the State speech to Mississippi legislature Jan 26, 2016

On Tax Reforms: Work towards creating a tax dividend for low income people

In the last four years, nearly every agency has seen more revenues and more spending on government services. Perhaps it is time to slow down the growth of government and give some relief to hardworking taxpayers. I believe we must work toward a plan where the hardworking blue-collar families of Mississippi get a tax dividend. It may not be this year, but when we are having surpluses and a full savings account, let's pledge to give the people back a portion of their hard-earned tax dollars.
Source: 2016 State of the State speech to Mississippi legislature Jan 26, 2016

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