Michael Lucci
Visiting Economic Policy Fellow

Michael is a visiting economic policy fellow for the State Policy Network. Michael’s policy expertise helps educate state-based think tanks and policymakers on economic and tax reforms that will benefit American families, small businesses, and communities and improve state governments long-term financial health. He previously served as the deputy chief for policy to Illinois governor Bruce Rauner and vice president of State Projects for the Tax Foundation.

Recent Commentary

• State Solutions to Help Americans Cope with Inflation
• SPN State Job Report: States Leading in Job Recovery are the Same Ones Attracting New Residents
• The Impact of Federal COVID-19 Aid on the States

Media

America’s Tax Code Must Encourage Interstate and International Competitiveness
Michael Lucci in the Washington Examiner | July 10, 2024

Georgia Leaders Sweeten Tax Deal with More Tax Cuts
Michael Lucci at National Review | December 19, 2023

Nebraska Leads the Great Plains Tax Sweep
Michael Lucci in National Review | July 20, 2023

Mississippi’s New Tax Model Can Work for America
Michael Lucci in National Review | May 19, 2023

Strong Revenue and Fiscal Federalism Are Driving a State-Based Tax Revolution
Michael Lucci in National Review | March 14, 2023

States Are Showing Washington How to Relieve Inflation
Michael Lucci in The American Spectator | September 22, 2022

America Needs a Great Decentralization
Micael Lucci in National Review | November 26, 2021

How the States Can Fight the Federal Incentives Encouraging Joblessness
Michael Lucci in National Review| June 15, 2021

Biden’s Magical Money Tree
Michael Lucci in National Review| March 4, 2021