Article originally appeared on dailycaller.com.
State Republican lawmakers across the country are introducing and codifying legislation to cut taxes and ease government spending.
Since the November election, state Republicans have slashed income taxes, relieved property taxes and established reforms in an attempt to save taxpayers money. In contrast, some blue state Democrats are advancing legislation that will raise property taxes and fees for residents.
GOP governors in Georgia, Idaho, Mississippi and Utah have signed tax legislation into law. Furthermore, Republican legislators in Minnesota, Missouri and South Carolina have taken steps in proposing budgets and plans to cut taxes. (RELATED: GOP Leaders Pledge Massive Spending Cuts As House Advances Trump Agenda)
States with Democratic-controlled legislatures such as Maryland and Washington are discussing legislation that would increase taxes. In Virginia’s case, Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin attempted to pass a tax cut and Democratic …
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