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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen called a special legislative session for July 25 so lawmakers can consider his plan for property tax reform after his April attempt fell short.
June 26 -
The rating agency said legislation signed into law this month to limit annual property tax revenue growth to 5.5% could reduce commercial property collections.
May 29 -
A state ban on bond underwriters that "boycott" or "discriminate" against the fossil fuel or firearms industries has resulted in fewer banks providing municipal financial products and services.
April 23 -
The city of Aurora, Illinois, is issuing an upfront loan to developer Penn Entertainment using bonds backed by tax increment financing district revenue.
February 7 -
Office sectors in some Southwest cities, including Houston, are stressed due to elevated vacancy rates that may lower assessed values and property tax revenue.
January 9 -
A new law creates a commission to recommend changes to address rising property tax bills and ensure the system is sustainable for local governments and school districts.
November 29 -
Flush with bond authorization from the Nov. 7 election, officials are formulating issuance plans, while Colorado's governor called lawmakers back to session after a property tax cut measure was defeated by voters.
November 13 -
A group of taxpayers argue that a property tax increase approved by Austin voters in 2020 for light rail cannot be used to support bonds.
November 9 -
Most states continue to fare well, despite economic shocks and weakening revenue growth.
August 2 -
Legislative leaders said they agreed to an $18 billion package that includes a reduction in school property taxes and a higher homestead exemption.
July 10