States that voted for the Democratic Party in November's election had a higher total tax burden on average than the states that voted for the Republican Party.

And in some cases, not even that: While a majority of states charge income tax and property tax, a handful don't levy sales tax. In some cases, local jurisdictions are allowed to implement their ...

The change would need approval from the full Legislature and the governor. If adopted, it would save consumers money but likely lead to state spending cuts.