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Property tax furor partly the fault of Montana's Constitution | Rob Natelson

Independent Record 18 Jan 2026
One reason property taxes are a blazing issue in Montana is that the state constitution affords insufficient protection against tax hikes ... .
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Furor over Ohio’s rising property taxes has school districts educating voters, bracing for change

Cleveland 18 Jan 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Outrage from homeowners across Ohio over rising property taxes that prompted reforms from legislators and sparked a drive to abolish them permanently have public school districts concerned ....
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Johnson County’s property tax relief program doesn’t begin to fill the need | Opinion

Kansas City Star 18 Jan 2026
Homeowners are struggling because valuations have outpaced incomes. This problem demands structural reforms. Opinion ... .
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Updated property tax information now Available for Texas taxpayers from Lamar County Appraisal District office

The Paris News 18 Jan 2026
New and updated property tax information has just been compiled and is available from the Lamar County Appraisal District office to assist taxpayers ....
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Here's what your property taxes really pay for | Guest column

News Chief 18 Jan 2026
Ron DeSantis focuses on property tax cuts, AI regulation ... In recent months, I’ve had many conversations with residents, business owners and civic groups about local government finances — especially the part property taxes play in supporting them.
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How to cut property taxes: Repeal ESAs, fund public schools | Opinion

Des Moines Register 18 Jan 2026
“My property tax plan benefits every property owner in every county.” ... Property taxes can be viewed as regressive because the owners of low- and moderate-income properties are taxed at the same rate as those who own high-end homes and businesses.
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Senate bill would hold down property tax increases that fund Georgia schools

The Brunswick News 17 Jan 2026
ATLANTA — Tax increases on Georgia homeowners could be limited to the inflation rate — including taxes for education after most school systems decided against capping property tax hikes last year ... .
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Stitt, Senate leaders weigh in on property tax proposals

Tulsa World 17 Jan 2026
A phase-out of property taxes would be expected to have a $1.2 billion impact by the third year on revenues that currently support schools and local government services ... .
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Iowa Senate, governor introduce discrepant property tax proposals

Telegraph Herald 17 Jan 2026
As the first week of session wraps up in the Iowa Legislature, Republican lawmakers have introduced two major proposals addressing the issue of property taxes ... .
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Property tax merits reform, not repeal

Independent Tribune 17 Jan 2026
... potential reforms of the state's property-tax system.
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Legislators talk property taxes, healthcare and more at forum

Fort Madison Daily Democrat 17 Jan 2026
It has only been a few days since Iowa’s 2026 Legislative Session kicked off in Des Moines, but a few Southeast Iowa state legislators took time to answer questions about their legislative priorities and goals for this year and other ... .
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Column: Property Tax Merits Reform But Not Repeal

The Pilot 17 Jan 2026
... potential reforms of the state’s property-tax system.
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