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Article: What West Virginia Needs to Do in Order to Compete in the 21st Century
- Article from:
- Special Report - Tax Foundation
- Article date:
- December 11, 2006
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CopyrightCopyright Tax Foundation Inc. Dec 11, 2006. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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A briefing delivered on the floor of the West Virginia House of Representatives on December 11, 2006, regarding West Virginia's recent tax reform and the need for continued reform.
Introduction
Thank you for providing me the opportunity to speak with you today about your tax reform effort. I always enjoy the opportunity to help state lawmakers craft the most effective legislation possible to help spur growth and economic performance.
The work by the Tax Modernization Project and the subsequent proposal by the governor-later passed by the legislature and signed into law by the governor-are a good start to begin putting West Virginia on the right track towards increased economic development.
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