School finance meets property tax relief
February 23, 2023
His predecessor spent eight years pushing property tax relief. Now, Governor Jim Pillen wants to clearly tie said property tax relief to school finance. It's up to the Legislature to figure out how to make that work.
Lawmakers are used to people complaining about property taxes. Now, throw in some school districts that say a proposed distribution of state aid isn't fair and equitable. What do you have? A real mess or a problem begging for a solution?
Pillen is behind three priority measures carried by three senators to implement the plan. He said the bills would increase the state's inve...
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