Republican Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said that more people are leaving California for her state due to having “more freedom, a lower cost of living, a more family-friendly quality of life.”
In an op-ed published on Fox News, Sanders explained that many California residents are tired of the lockdowns, crimes, and corrupt politicians plaguing the state.
“As governor of Arkansas, I’ve had my chance to ask that question a lot of times. That’s because our state has received a steady influx of new residents for years. Today, there are thousands of California refugees – and thousands more from other states – in our state,” she wrote.
“That’s because my administration is focused on the reforms that will make Arkansas the best state in the country to live, work and raise a family,” she continued.
According to recent data, about 32,000 new people moved to Arkansas, around 10 percent of whom were from California. The Natural State is now one of the top five states for inbound migration.
“Just in my first few months in office, we passed the boldest education reforms in the country, including universal school choice, cut taxes not once, but twice, and are making historic investments in outdoor recreation. We’re cracking down on crime, getting woke nonsense out of our schools, and keeping kids safe online,” Sanders said.
“I think these changes will be the icing on the cake for those who are already looking at how good we have it in Arkansas. Take our cost of living, for example. It’s nearly 40% cheaper to live in Little Rock than in Los Angeles. Housing is about 60% less expensive; health care is 15% cheaper,” the Republican governor added.
She went on to tout that Arkansas’ tax rate gives the state an edge against its coastal competition. Just this year, the state has already lowered its highest individual income tax rate twice this year and laid the framework for eventually eliminating the state income tax.
“Arkansas is my home, and we’d love to welcome you here too, as a tourist, as an investor, and even as our newest neighbor. Come and see what we have to offer. I promise you won’t regret it,” Sanders concluded.
