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The Local Government Bill
Local Government Finance Overhaul
Local government finance.
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
This bill would change how local governments get money
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
If this bill passes, some people might pay less in property taxes, but could pay more in sales taxes, so now is the time to think about how this would affect you and your community
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Abolishes property taxes after 2027
- Limits new bonds and leases for local governments
- Expands sales tax to include services, except healthcare
- Creates a local revenue sharing fund
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