The WFEA Morning Update

Grover Norquist: State Tax Comparisons

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Tom Novak

How does a state’s tax and regulatory policy affect the fiscal health of each state? Grover Norquist of Americans for Tax Reform discusses a recent roundtable he participated in. The event was held in New Hampshire and featured elected representatives from NH, ME, and MA.

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