North Carolina voters to decide on limiting tax increases
Education groups are concerned about two constitutional amendments that would lower the income tax rate cap and restrict how much local property taxes can rise.
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What happened
North Carolina voters will decide on constitutional amendments that would lower the cap on income tax rates and limit local property tax increases. Education groups are worried the measures could pass. Other voters are weighing the cost to property owners against possible cuts to school budgets.
Why it matters
The choice is framed as a trade-off between higher costs for property owners and cuts to school budgets.
Timeline
- Oct 14, 4:30 AM ET: Voters are weighing the cost to property owners against school budget cuts.
- Oct 16, 10:56 AM ET: Education groups express worry that North Carolina voters may pass the amendments.
Coverage
- Why education groups are worried NC voters may pass amendments limiting taxes (News & Observer)
- Operation Education: Voters weigh cost to property owners verse school budget cuts (wsbt.com)
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