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Have no fear, Part 2 of my amendment guide is here
The Florida Legislature has bogged down this year's ballot with 11 proposed constitutional amendments, so dense and confounding they have even the most sophisticated voters scratching their heads. That's why I'm breaking them down into plain English....Tags: Politics, Executive Branch, Media Industry, Voting, Taxation
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King County deputies use mobile devices to take fingerprints of suspects on street
Q13 FOX News reporterThe King County Sheriff’s Office is using portable devices to take fingerprints of suspects on the streets, allowing them to identify criminals faster. Voters will be asked on the Nov. 6 ballot to pay an increased property tax levy to continue...Tags: Politics, Voting, Justice and Rights, Elections, Civil Rights
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Pa. state Sen. Alloway faces a Democratic challenger in bid for re-election
waynesboro@herald-mail.comState Sen. Richard Alloway faces a Democratic challenger in his bid for re-election to Pennsylvania’s 33rd Senate District this November. The 33rd Senate District includes all of Franklin and Adams counties and part of York County. Alloway, 44, is...Tags: Rockville (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania), Republican Party, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Jim Taylor, Dining and Drinking
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Seminole School Board will decide Tuesday whether to seek tax increase
SANFORD — Voters in Seminole County may be asked to approve a hike in school property taxes that district officials say is needed to sustain the high standard of public education the community expects.
After nearly a year of sidestepping the issue,...Tags: Politics, Seminole County, Voting, Taxation, Orange County (Florida)
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Inslee, McKenna argue over education, health care issues in debate
Q13 Fox News OnlineDemocrat Jay Inslee labeled Republican Rob McKenna's education funding proposal a "property tax gimmick" that he said would "not raise one dime" for the state's schools -- a charge that McKenna flatly rejected in their debate Thursday night. In turn,...Tags: Politics, Health Treatments, Voting, Barack Obama, POLITICO LLC
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City Leaders Anticipate Loss of Personal Property Tax
News ReporterLocal leaders across the state are waiting for what happens in Lansing in the coming months as the state’s personal property tax for businesses looks like it’s headed for repeal. The personal property tax includes things like manufacturing...Tags: Politics, Taxation, Steelcase Incorporated, Companies and Corporations, Economy, Business and Finance
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Glendale to see drop in Americana revenue
Glendale was set to make about $5.6 million in tax revenues from the Americana at Brand this year, but with its Redevelopment Agency gone, the city can expect to see that figure drop by roughly half in the years to come, officials reported. Rather than...
Tags: Politics, Taxation, Google+, Nordstrom
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Should the government collect property taxes?
No Between the 9th and 15th centuries, regular citizens throughout Europe could gain land only by pledging military allegiance to a "lord." These citizens were known as "vassals" and their land as "fief." Though these feudal terms are odd, the... -
State report ranks Indianapolis, Carmel at top for debt
The State Department of Local Government Finance released a report that highlights both Indianapolis and Carmel. According to the report, Carmel ranks number one in the state over every other city and town because of its debt. Indianapolis City-County...
Tags: Local Government, Finance, Economy, Business and Finance
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Homestead credit penalty goes into effect this week
Beginning this week, Maryland's Department of Assessments and Taxation can begin penalizing homeowners who received a homestead credit this year as a result of deception. Penalties will be issued on an ad hoc basis as the department learns of violators,...Tags: Judges, Fines, Punishment, Justice System, Patterson Park
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Murphy's Shifting Explanations Suspicious
The Hartford CourantCandidates apply their cunning and resources to introducing you to their opponents. The next five weeks will feature heavy doses of ominous music and grainy photos on your television screen. The truth faces mighty obstacles on its journey to you....Tags: Politics, Democratic Party, Linda McMahon, Elections, Foreclosures
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Leesburg residents get short end of 'compromise' on taxes, fees
Leesburg residents who worked so diligently to get city commissioners to reduce their taxes got snookered this week. City commissioners were poised to raise property taxes above the rate that would have brought in the same amount as the previous year and...
Tags: Politics, Leesburg, Television Industry, Taxation, Budgets and Budgeting
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