Leave Us Alone with Grover Norquist

Oklahoma's Path to Zero: How Red States Are Moving to Eliminate Income Taxes

May 1, 2026·27 min
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What does it take to eliminate a state income tax? Grover Norquist sits down with Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert to discuss how Oklahoma is charting a path to a 0% income tax and why other states are beginning to follow. Oklahoma has reduced rates, simplified its tax code, and established a trigger-based path to zero as revenues grow. The goal is to lower the burden on taxpayers while maintaining responsible budgeting. They also discuss: How Oklahoma built the coalition to pass tax reform Why a phased approach to zero is gaining traction Tort reform and its impact on insurance costs School choice and broader state-level reforms As more states explore ways to reduce taxes and expand opportunity, Oklahoma offers a clear model for what comes next.

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