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May 02 2024
News
Providence council fails to override mayor’s veto on housing tax breaks
Instead, the council voted 14 to 1 to table the matter, which would have needed a two-thirds majority, or 10 votes, to override the veto. The ordinance had received 13 votes when it passed last month, but was down to nine who were willing to override by Thursday, the Globe has learned. Council President Rachel Miller had previously expressed confidence she had the votes to overturn the veto,
The Boston GlobeApr 28 2024
News
California crime reform gets 'unheard of' support from DAs, small businesses, progressive mayors
A measure to reform California’s crime referendum that downgrades penalties for petty theft and drug possession will be on the ballot in November after garnering an "unheard of" number of signatures. The 2014 law in question, Proposition 47, reclassified several felonies, including retail and property theft, as misdemeanors. Under Prop 47, petty theft of goods valued under $950 is classified
Fox News (Online News)Apr 24 2024
News
'The Government Is Meant to Work for the People': Ex-Packer David Bakhtiari Calls for Flat Tax
Football is in the air, as we are less than 24 hours from the start of the NFL Draft. Which means it’s time to start talking about tax reform. You read that right. Former Packers left tackle posted his solution for the nation’s tax woes on X Wednesday. His solution? A flat tax. “I want a flat tax rate for everyone citizen,” the former Pro Bowler wrote. “And no loopholes. Simple and effective.
Breitbart NewsApr 24 2024
News
Brad Knott Makes “No New Taxes” Promise to Voters in NC-13 Run-off
Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) commends former federal prosecutor Brad Knott for signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, a written commitment to the voters of North Carolina to oppose and vote against income tax hikes. Candidates often make campaign promises not to raise taxes, only to abandon taxpayers once elected. The Taxpayer Protection Pledge requires candidates to put their commitment in
Americans for Tax ReformApr 15 2024
Opinion
Democrats should love Tax Day
April 15 is one of the worst days of the year.
It is the day that state and federal income taxes are due in most states. While some get tax returns for overpaying taxes the previous year, others must pay the government thousands to avoid prison time. In turn, the government wastes that money on garbage and still can’t pay its bills.
However, big government Democrats want the
Washington ExaminerMay 04 2024
News
Fort Worth voters supporting 2% hotel tax for Convention Center renovations
Voters are overwhelmingly supporting a 2% increase in Fort Worth hotel taxes to fund the renovation of the Convention Center, according to unofficial early voting results. Proposition A had support from 72.91% of voters. The tax is expected to generate $10 million a year, which the city will use to help fund the $700 million expansion of the Convention Center. The tax will apply to hotel rooms
Fort Worth Star-TelegramApr 28 2024
News
Slidell voters overwhelmingly OK new sales tax for police
Voters in Slidell approved a new sales tax for police on April 27. The sales tax, just over one-third of a cent, will replace two existing property taxes that had been dedicated to the police department. The sales tax is expected to bring in around $4.5 million annually, a substantial jump from the $1.3 million the property taxes generated. The police department will use the additional money
The Times-PicayuneMar 14 2024
News
NJ educators says state aid formula needs reform
For more than three hours Thursday, school superintendents and leaders of key education groups lined up one after the other to tell lawmakers there need to be significant changes to how schools are funded in New Jersey. Speakers proposed a wide variety of changes for the Legislature to consider, from raising the cap on property-tax increases to changing how special education funding is
NJ Spotlight NewsMay 11 2024
News
Michigan may test out gas tax replacement using $5M pay-per-mile pilot
Michigan lawmakers are in search of a replacement for Michigan’s gas tax that would allow the state to fairly and efficiently fund its road repairs.
One avenue that’s gaining steam is a mileage-based road usage fee, which would require Michigan drivers to pay per mile driven rather than per gallon of fuel they purchase.
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