taxes lead to an exodus by wealthy residents who create jobs. Low-tax red states like


Texas, Florida, Tennessee, Idaho, and Arizona have seen the largest influx of new residents.


High-tax red states


like California, New York, Illinois, New Jersey, and Massachusetts have experienced the highest net population losses.


10.90% N.Y. %


owa .9%


3.90% 3% La.


4.70% Ark.


Mo. 3.07% Pa.


Miss. 4%


Ala. 5%


7.65% Ill.


Wis. 4.25% Mich. 4.95%


Ind. 3%


2.75% Ohio 4.5% Ky.


4.82% 5.75% N.C. 3.99%


W.Va. Va.


S.C. 6%


5.1% Ga.


Fla. 0%


Democrat-led states are doubling down on progressive tax systems. Higher earners are paying more, with the goal of funding public services and reducing inequality.


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5.75% Del. 6.60%


Md. 3.07% Pa. 10.75% N.J.


8.75% Vt.


N.H. 0%


6.99% 5.99%


Mass. Conn.


R.I. 9%


7.15% Maine


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