Feb 05 2025 4 mins
One Strong Statistic:
- State spending has grown 40% in five years to $50 billion
- Create contrast: Government grew 40% while average paychecks barely changed
- Focus on memorability over precision
One Relatable Story:
- Compare personal income growth since 2020 to government spending
- Make numbers personal: "Do you make 40% more than in 2020?"
- Show impact on working families
One Clear Solution - Taxpayer Protection Act:
- Force government to follow same financial rules as families
- Set commonsense spending cap tied to taxpayer affordability
- Prioritize needs over wants
- Prevent inevitable tax hikes
Key Message:
- Government spending can't keep growing faster than PA's economy
- Make Harrisburg live by same rules as everyone else
- Simple contrast: 40% government growth vs. stagnant personal incomes
For more tips on making complex budget issues compelling, refer to the accompanying one-page PDF.
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