Chris and Danielle continue their conversation with constitutional attorney Paul Hurd about the latest developments in Louisiana's tax policy, especially the new proposed tax increases on professional income by Commissioner Nelson and supported by Governor Landry. How could it impact professions like architects and doctors? Why is this proposal viewed as a step backward for Louisiana’s economy?

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY:
Psalms 103:1-6 TPT

FROM TODAY'S EPISODE:
Learn more about Paul's plan by visiting his website: https://www.louisianaexcel.org/
Read his recent Hayride articles:
https://thehayride.com/2024/08/hurd-can-louisiana-be-the-new-leader-of-the-new-south/
https://thehayride.com/2024/07/hurd-repealing-the-state-income-tax-will-make-louisiana-competitive/
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KEY POINTS:
Danielle talks about deep gratitude and praise to God in today’s scripture (01:07)
Louisiana’s new income tax increase (04:21)
The gold standard plan (09:16)
“Revenue neutral” (13:55)
Nancy Pelosi scheme (16:09)
Outmigration (of grandparents) (19:54)
Calculated timing for policy push? (22:16)
The wheel of prosperity (28:12)
State of Freedom’s closing message for its listeners (30:15)

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Chris and Danielle welcome constitutional attorney Paul Hurd to talk about his plan for bringing back Louisiana's economy. Paul unpacks his Louisiana “Gold Standard" plan and explains why reversing the state's outmigration problem is important for its future. How can tax reform bring businesses and people back to Louisiana? Why is local control of resources necessary for sustainable growth?

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY:
Hebrews 11:8-10 TPT

FROM TODAY'S EPISODE:
Learn more about Paul's plan by visiting his website: https://www.louisianaexcel.org/
Read his recent Hayride articles:
https://thehayride.com/2024/08/hurd-can-louisiana-be-the-new-leader-of-the-new-south/
https://thehayride.com/2024/07/hurd-repealing-the-state-income-tax-will-make-louisiana-competitive/
Do the call to action on LACAG's action center: https://www.lacag.org/action-center

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KEY POINTS:
Danielle talks about faith in today’s scripture (01:12)
The State of Freedom welcomes Paul Hurd (03:59)
Louisiana’s outmigration problem (06:39)
On “Louisiana Gold Standard” (10:45)
Tax reform proposals (13:52)
Repealing personal income taxes (11:02)
Overcoming legislative inaction (23:26)
Legislative accountability (31:45)
State of Freedom’s closing message for its listeners (39:26)

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Chris and Danielle welcome husband-and-wife team RC Williams and Julianna Ormond to discuss their efforts to counteract Marxist ideologies infiltrating local communities, particularly through their organization — Watchmen Action. What is the church's role in societal politics? Why does focusing on the hyperlocal matter?

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY:
1 Corinthians 2:9-10 TPT

FROM TODAY'S EPISODE:
Read more about the meeting in Bogalusa at: https://www.bogalusadailynews.com/2024/08/26/92993/
Follow the work of Watchmen Action on X: @watchmenaction
Follow RC on X: @realrcwilliams
Follow Julianna on X: @JuliannaMOrmond
Learn more about Watchmen Action & get their book, Empowered 2 Act at: https://www.watchmenaction.org/

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KEY POINTS:
Danielle talks about God’s amazing plans for us in today’s scripture (01:19)
The State of Freedom welcomes RC Williams and Juliana Ormond (03:46)
Watchmen Action’s mission (04:10)
Empowered 2 ACT (06:37)
Marxist ideology in a high-crime rural town (08:55)
Governor's race in North Carolina (11:36)
Root of community breakdown (14:14)
On hyperlocal engagement (20:59)
Countering liberal narratives (22:35)
Church’s role in politics (26:38)
State of Freedom’s closing message for its listeners (38:22)

CREDITS:
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Produced by Cashflow Podcasting