April 10, 2025

Newsweek: Florida Wants to Cut Property Taxes—But California Has a Warning

As state lawmakers consider cutting and even abolishing property taxes in Florida, California—which passed major reform in the late 1970s protecting homeowners against significant hikes—offers a cautionary tale of how well-intended tax revolts can backfire against those they should benefit.

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Newsweek: Florida Wants to Cut Property Taxes—But California Has a Warning

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State Rundown 2/25: Sausage-Making Season Is Upon Us

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