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How did Huey Longs tax reforms help the average Louisiana family?

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How did Huey Longs tax reforms help the average Louisiana family?

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After Huey Long restructured the tax code in Louisiana, the average family saved the equivalent of $5,100 in today’s dollars. By requiring corporations to pay their share of taxes and shifting the burden for public services from local municipalities to the state, the cost of living went down and the standard of living went up — dramatically and quickly. >> Learn more about Huey Long’s economic reforms and other programs.