How did tax hikes work out for Connecticut?

October 13, 2022/in Blog, Blog: Economy, Economic Opportunity, Featured /by Editorial Staff

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Watch: In our newest video, Pioneer Institute’s Charlie Chieppo shares data on the economic impact of tax increases in Connecticut – which has the 2nd highest state and local tax burden in the country and ranks 49th in private sector wage and job growth. As Massachusetts considers a proposal to raise income taxes, it is important to learn from the experience of other states. Learn more.

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