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2026 Legislative Roundup: Key State Tax Trends Discussed on Podcast
Experts analyze state budget battles, data center tax policies, and digital advertising taxes in annual legislative review
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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In the latest episode of the GeTtin' SALTy podcast, host Nikki E. Dobay welcomes back Morgan Scarboro from MultiState Associates to discuss the hottest state and local tax policy topics from the 2026 legislative sessions. The wide-ranging discussion covers budget debates, emerging tax trends, and policy developments across several key states including Virginia, New York, Illinois, Florida, California, Oregon, and Washington.
Why it matters
As state legislatures continue to grapple with the economic impacts of the pandemic, the podcast provides valuable insights into how policymakers are approaching tax policy to balance budgets, promote economic growth, and address evolving business models and technologies. The analysis offers tax professionals and businesses a preview of legislative trends that could significantly impact their operations in the coming year.
The details
Major themes explored on the podcast include increased scrutiny of data center tax exemptions and their environmental impact, the proliferation of digital advertising and social media tax proposals, and ongoing debates over property tax reform. The episode also touches on budget battles in various states as lawmakers work to shore up revenues while also attracting new businesses and investment.
- The podcast episode was recorded and published on March 5, 2026.
The players
Nikki E. Dobay
The host of the GeTtin' SALTy podcast, which focuses on state and local tax policy, legislative, regulatory and litigation updates.
Morgan Scarboro
An expert from MultiState Associates who joined Dobay on the podcast to discuss key state tax trends and legislative developments.
Greenberg Traurig
The law firm that hosts the GeTtin' SALTy podcast, which has a large state and local tax practice assisting companies with counsel across the United States.
What they’re saying
“We're seeing a lot of interesting trends emerge in state legislatures this year, from data center tax policies to digital advertising taxes. It's a dynamic landscape that tax professionals and businesses need to stay on top of.”
— Morgan Scarboro, Expert, MultiState Associates (GeTtin' SALTy Podcast)
What’s next
The podcast episode provides a comprehensive overview of key state tax policy developments, offering tax professionals and businesses valuable insights to prepare for the year ahead.
The takeaway
As states continue to grapple with pandemic-related budget pressures, policymakers are exploring a range of tax policy levers, from data center incentives to digital advertising levies. Understanding these evolving trends is crucial for companies navigating the complex state and local tax landscape.
