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5 issues likely to be hot topics in Mich. capitol
DETROIT (AP) — Here are five of the top issues the Michigan Legislature likely will grapple with during the final dozen or so scheduled meeting days before the end of the year. EMERGENCY MANAGER LAW — Gov. Rick Snyder and fellow Republican...
Tags: Laws, Elections, Justice System, Taxation, Michigan Legislature
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Benton Harbor broke, could affect public safety
WSBT-TVBENTON HARBOR – Benton Harbor is broke, and the city’s Emergency Financial Manager says he'll have to make some drastic cuts to get by. The EFM on Monday laid out four options he’s considering. Joseph Harris says the financial...Tags: Government, U.S. Department of the Treasury, Safety of Citizens, Politics
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Chase Tower closer to sale
WSBT TV ReporterSOUTH BEND – South Bend’s tallest building is apparently closer to new ownership while it continues to be plagued with financial problems. The Chase Tower narrowly avoided the auction block Tuesday when the county treasurer received a check in...Tags: Science and Technology, Wage Contract Issues, Bankruptcy, Collective Contract, Real Estate Buyers
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Without trash fees, Elkhart's mayor calls for drastic budget cuts
WSBT-TVELKHART – The city of Elkhart is in for some deep budget cuts, which include keeping police and firefighters at home - unpaid. Next year's controversial spending plan still has to pass the Common Council, but it looks like these reductions will...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Philosophy, Elections, Democratic Party, Layoffs and Downsizing
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St. Joseph County shooting for on-time property tax bills
SOUTH BEND – The Department of Local Government Finance has certified St. Joseph County’s 2011 budget order, paving the way for on-time property tax bills for the second year in a row. According to a news release, the budget certification...Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, St. Joseph County (Indiana), Politics, Local Government
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Orland Fire trustees approve slightly higher tax levy
The Orland Fire Protection District board is asking for about $200,000 more in property taxes next year than came in during 2012, with the promise that, if possible, it will abate the difference. Trustees approved a property tax levy of $27.3 million at...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Financial Markets, Interior Policy, Moody's Corporation, Bonds
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Mayor plans to introduce tax program for city apartments
As part of her push to increase Baltimore's population, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake plans to introduce legislation to the City Council next week that will provide generous tax breaks to builders of apartment buildings downtown and in six other...Tags: Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Tax Credits, Bernard C. Young, Credit and Debt, Carl Stokes
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Nebraska governor unveils tax reform proposals
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Farmers, manufacturers and shipping companies could lose millions of dollars' worth of sales tax breaks under plans announced on Jan. 18 by Gov. Dave Heineman, but their income tax burden would also vanish. The Republican governor...Tags: Government, Income Tax, Regional Authority, Dave Heineman, Agriculture
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Revenue Sec. to discuss gov's proposals on sales tax, income tax deductions
Kansas Revenue Secretary Nick Jordan is preparing to discuss Gov. Sam Brownback's proposals to abolish two popular income tax deductions for homeowners and cancel a scheduled decline in the state sales tax. Jordan scheduled a Friday morning briefing with...
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Homestead exemption goes up $1,400 this year as Lincoln population gets older
ben@theinteriorjournal.comSTANFORD — The amount of real estate exempt from taxes under the homestead and disability exemptions is going up by $1,400 this year, providing a "significant tax savings" for Lincoln County's older residents, Property Valuation Administrator...Tags: Taxation, Politics
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L.A. officials propose $3-billion bond measure for May ballot
L.A. NOWTwo Los Angeles City Council members called for a $3-billion street repair bond measure to go on the May 21 ballot, saying there isn't enough money to keep up with the backlog of needed repairs.... -
Scott’s ‘7-7-7′ property-tax pledge has fizzled
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelTALLAHASSEE — Rick Scott was following a well-read playbook when he campaigned in 2010 to kick-start the economy in part with deep property-tax cuts. It just didn't come off as scripted. Capping out-of-control property-tax spikes was once a surefire...
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