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> He is going to need cooperation from the state legislature, if he wants to collect the taxes needed to fund his policies, and I’m not sure how successful he will be at that. Why? How much of NYC's budget comes from Albany? My impression was that NYC had its own budget, paid for by its own taxes.
> My impression was that NYC had its own budget, paid for by its own taxes. If those who claimed they would leave NYC for Florida (etc.) make good on their promises NYC will see a significant drop in tax revenues while the expenditures will skyrocket due to Mamdani's free-stuff policies. They can try to increase taxes which will lead to more net tax payers leaving the city. Of course it remains to be seen whether all…
A new Florida Atlantic University poll reveals that nearly half of Florida
residents have considered moving due to rising costs of living, despite the
state’s continued reputation as an affordable destination for many who live in
northern areas of the U.S.
The poll, conducted by FAU’s Business and Economic Polling Initiative,
surveyed 1,000 Floridians and found growing economic frustration as property
taxes, home insurance, and housing costs continue to climb.
“Insurance. That’s the biggest one,” one resident said when asked about
financial pressures.
The findings come as a surprise to researchers, given Florida’s traditional
appeal as an escape from high-cost northern states.
https://www.wflx.com/2025/11/04/florida-residents-weigh-leav...