In this episode: Republicans in Tallahassee want to punish the state’s chief economist because she refused to bend to political pressure during a debate last year over an abortion-rights ballot measure. Meanwhile, the speaker of the state House calls for a historic tax cut for consumers. It’s an idea with a lot of promise — but a lot of peril, too.
Show notes
The bills discussed in today’s show:
House Bill 1205 — Amendments to the State Constitution
Senate Bill 7016 — Initiative Petitions Proposing an Amendment to the State Constitution
State lawmakers could slash sales tax, saving Floridians billions
Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy: Who Pays? (7th ed.)
ITEP: A Revenue Analysis of Worldwide Combined Reporting in the States
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