2020s gubernatorial press release: on Tax Reform


Bethany Hall-Long: Increasing the standard deduction and EITC is common sense

[On tax relief]: "The middle class is the backbone of our economy. Increasing the standard deduction and EITC is common sense policy. I'm proud to support HB 89, " said Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long. "This legislation would help ease the tax burden on many hard-working families in Delaware. Thank you to Governor Carney [and the legislature] for their leadership on this issue. It is an important step in making Delaware an even better place to live and work."
Source: Del. Lt. Governor press release 2023: "Tax Relief" Mar 20, 2023

Phil Lyman: Budget priority is limiting spending, not increasing taxes

When Spencer Cox became governor, our state annual budget was $18.2 billion. In 2022 it was $26.5 billion, which is a 45% growth rate in state government spending. When you spend like a blue state, you have to tax like a blue state. As governor of Utah, my budget priorities will be based on true fiscal responsibility that results from limiting spending instead of increasing taxes.
Source: Governor campaign press release 2024: "Blue State Taxation" Dec 11, 2023

Doug Burgum: Special legislative session for $46M tax cut

Gov. Doug Burgum today expressed disappointment after state Senate members rejected an income tax relief bill that would have saved taxpayers $46 million and effectively eliminated the state income tax for an additional 50,000 wage earners. Burgum called lawmakers to Bismarck for this week's special session to address the 2023-2025 appropriations bill, as well as to make strategic investments in tax relief and infrastructure.

Despite the House overwhelmingly approving the income tax relief in House Bill 1549 on a 71-19 vote, the Senate voted 16-31 to defeat the bill today. "This is a missed opportunity. Senators could have followed the House's lead and deliver much-needed tax relief to North Dakotans struggling with high inflation. Instead, they squandered that opportunity." Burgum said.

"This tax relief was a no-brainer: The citizens have the need, and we definitely have the resources. Current information shows our state's financial position is stronger than ever," Burgum said.

Source: 2024 North Dakota Governor press release: "Squander/2023" Oct 25, 2023

Maura Healey: Secured the state’s first tax cuts in more than 20 years

[On the 2023 "tax package" which included over $500 million in tax cuts for the middle class and working families, but also over $300 million in tax cuts for corporations and wealthy families]: "We are thrilled to deliver on our promise to pass tax cuts that will result in real savings for the people of Massachusetts, including the country's largest child and family tax credit that will go back in the pockets of parents and caregivers. Everywhere we go, we hear about how people are struggling to keep up with the rising cost of living. This tax package delivers savings for those who need it most, while making long overdue changes that will better allow Massachusetts to compete with other states," said Governor Healey. "We're grateful for the partnership of Speaker Mariano, Senate President Spilka and the Legislature for seeing this through and securing the state's first tax cuts in more than 20 years."
Source: Massachusetts Governor press release (2022 race): "Tax Cuts" Oct 4, 2023

  • The above quotations are from 2019-2024 gubernatorial press releases.
  • Click here for definitions & background information on Tax Reform.
  • Click here for other issues (main summary page).
  • Click here for more quotes by John Carney on Tax Reform.
Candidates and political leaders on Tax Reform:

Retired Senate as of Jan. 2015:
GA:Chambliss(R)
IA:Harkin(D)
MI:Levin(D)
MT:Baucus(D)
NE:Johanns(R)
OK:Coburn(R)
SD:Johnson(D)
WV:Rockefeller(D)

Resigned from 113th House:
AL-1:Jo Bonner(R)
FL-19:Trey Radel(R)
LA-5:Rod Alexander(R)
MA-5:Ed Markey(D)
MO-9:Jo Ann Emerson(R)
NC-12:Melvin Watt(D)
SC-1:Tim Scott(R) 		Retired House to run for Senate or Governor:
AR-4:Tom Cotton(R)
GA-1:Jack Kingston(R)
GA-10:Paul Broun(R)
GA-11:Phil Gingrey(R)
HI-1:Colleen Hanabusa(D)
IA-1:Bruce Braley(D)
LA-6:Bill Cassidy(R)
ME-2:Mike Michaud(D)
MI-14:Gary Peters(D)
MT-0:Steve Daines(R)
OK-5:James Lankford(R)
PA-13:Allyson Schwartz(D)
TX-36:Steve Stockman(R)
WV-2:Shelley Capito(R) 		Retired House as of Jan. 2015:
AL-6:Spencer Bachus(R)
AR-2:Tim Griffin(R)
CA-11:George Miller(D)
CA-25:Howard McKeon(R)
CA-33:Henry Waxman(D)
CA-45:John Campbell(R)
IA-3:Tom Latham(R)
MN-6:Michele Bachmann(R)
NC-6:Howard Coble(R)
NC-7:Mike McIntyre(D)
NJ-3:Jon Runyan(R)
NY-4:Carolyn McCarthy(D)
NY-21:Bill Owens(D)
PA-6:Jim Gerlach(R)
UT-4:Jim Matheson(D)
VA-8:Jim Moran(D)
VA-10:Frank Wolf(R)
Please consider a donation to OnTheIssues.org!
Click for details -- or send donations to:
1770 Mass Ave. #630, Cambridge MA 02140
E-mail: submit@OnTheIssues.org
(We rely on your support!)

Page last updated: Aug 18, 2024