Early voting for the March 29th election opens tomorrow. Daniel Erspamer from the Pelican Institute joins the show to discusses key ballot items, focusing on Constitutional Amendment #2. This amendment aims to lower the maximum income tax rate, pay off $2 billion in debt, and make permanent the teacher pay raise.
It also doubles the standard deduction for seniors and implements a government spending limit. Despite concerns from the religious community, Erspamer assures that churches will remain exempt from property taxes. He emphasizes the importance of voting, given the low turnout expected. Amendment #2 also aims to free up locked funds in the state budget, allowing lawmakers to prioritize spending more effectively. Erspamer hopes this amendment will lead to broader constitutional reforms in Louisiana.
He warns that failure to pass the amendment could halt progress on lowering taxes and complicate budget decisions. The Pelican Institute supports the amendment, highlighting its potential to streamline tax policies and improve fiscal management.