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Blue-state tax burden fuels Americans fleeing to Republican-led southern states

Americans are increasingly leaving high-tax blue states for lower-cost Republican-led states, reshaping the country’s economy and political map, according to the latest Census Bureau data.As states compete for residents, workers and businesses, red states that are increasingly embracing lower taxes and leaner government are attracting investment and population growth. Democratic-led states continue defending higher-tax models to fund public services, aid programs and infrastructure — even if it prompts businesses and high-earners to flee.It comes as affordability takes center stage in the 2026...