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Despite the significant tax revenue boost that these policies aim to generate, results have been underwhelming. Smith pointed out that, according to the Washington Policy Center, despite tax revenues growing at a rate far exceeding inflation, public outcomes—such as educational quality—have stagnated or declined. “You keep pouring resources into these programs, but the results don’t improve,” he lamented. This disconnect highlights a deeper systemic problem: increased spending and higher taxes are not translating into better services or economic growth.