{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Taxpayer Empowerment","title":"Taxpayer Empowerment Ep. 34 | What Washington, D.C. Can Learn From Texas w/ Rep. Roger Williams","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b9dfdfab\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":975,"description":"Texas continues to lead the nation in economic growth, job creation, and entrepreneurship but what lessons can Washington, D.C. learn from the Lone Star State?\nIn this episode of Taxpayer Empowerment, Texas Public Policy Foundation's Jose Melendez sits down with Congressman Roger Williams, Chairman of the House Small Business Committee, to discuss why Texas has become America's top destination for businesses, the importance of permanent tax relief, reducing regulations, protecting family-owned businesses, recovering fraudulent COVID relief funds, and creating more opportunities for entrepreneurs.\nTopics covered in this interview:\nWhy Texas is America's best state for small businesses\nHow lower taxes fuel economic growth\nThe impact of the \"One Big Beautiful Bill\"\nWhy regulatory reform matters for entrepreneurs\nEliminating the capital gains tax\nProtecting family farms and family-owned businesses\nRecovering billions in fraudulent pandemic relief funds\nGovernment spending and taxpayer accountability\nSBA loans and small business growth\nWorkforce development and skilled trades\nWhy predictability in tax policy matters\nAdvice for young entrepreneurs looking to start a business in Texas\nIf you care about lower taxes, economic freedom, small business success, and protecting taxpayers, this conversation is for you.\n👍 Like this video\n🔔 Subscribe for more interviews on Texas public policy, taxes, government transparency, and economic freedom.\n💬 Share your thoughts in the comments: What should Congress do next to help small businesses?","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/F2LfVM7SGOkGQhEqUmFESXLhHHn1gd3VISGVrLC79Jo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83ZTU2/ZDgyNjE0ZjUxNWY0/ZjY2MzQ0ZTM1ODBh/OWJlNC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}