Another state tax cut could affect residents’ safety, according to a Colorado fire department
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – The Cimarron Hills Fire Department said today it may have to cut staff if it is included in the property tax cuts negotiated this week. Gov. Jared Polis has called a special session for Monday…
LOSST Forum speakers explain what’s at stake in Ottumwa’s special election
OTTUMWA, Iowa — Local officials are laying out what is at stake if citizens do not participate in the September special election on the Ottumwa Local Option Sales and Service Tax (LOSST). The League of Women Voters hosted a forum…
Colorado Commission examines draft property tax bills before special session
DENVER – In advance of a special session of the Colorado State Legislature, the state Property Tax Commission has reviewed several legislative proposals that are up for discussion. Governor Jared Polis called the special session earlier this month to discuss…
Gov. Jim Pillen says next property tax initiative could wait until January • Nebraska Examiner
LINCOLN – Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says he has no plans to call the Legislature back into special session this year to consider additional property tax relief after a slimmed-down proposal won final passage Tuesday. Rather than push lawmakers for…
Possible property tax reduction in the event of storm damage
Geauga County Auditor Charles E. Walder has announced that county residents whose property was damaged by the recent storm may be able to receive property tax relief. According to a press release, property owners can file a Claim for Diminished…
Property tax relief bill enters final round of debate in Nebraska Parliament
LINCOLN, Nebraska (KLKN) – Nebraska lawmakers took another step toward passing a property tax relief plan during their special session Friday. By a vote of 39 to 8, Senators brought Bill 34 to the final round of debate. The bill…
Nebraska Senators introduce bill to reduce property tax relief
Drone shot of the State Capitol in downtown Lincoln, Nebraska. (Nebraska Examiner, Getty Images) LINCOLN, Nebraska (KLKN) — The Nebraska State Legislature on Tuesday introduced a property tax relief package that looks very different from the original proposal. By a…
Committee advances property tax relief plan in Nebraska Legislature
State Senator Lou Ann Linehan of Elkhorn, chair of the Legislature’s Finance Committee, with Governor Jim Pillen and Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly, on August 5th.Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN (Nebraska Examiner) — The Nebraska Legislature’s Finance Committee on Monday rejected a…
Gov. Pillen pushes back against lawmaker criticism of his property tax approach • Nebraska Examiner
LINCOLN – Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on Thursday rejected recent criticism from lawmakers of his approach and process in implementing his preferred property tax relief proposals. In a statement, the governor thanked state senators who he said had worked hard…
Nebraska lawmakers consider tax on alternative nicotine products
LINCOLN, Nebraska (KLKN) – Another tax is under debate as Nebraska lawmakers try to raise money to cut property taxes. On Wednesday, the Finance Committee considered a bill that would tax alternative nicotine products such as the increasingly popular Zyn…
