Texas lawmakers push major school funding overhaul in Austin
As the 79th Legislature opens in Austin lawmakers edge toward a new school funding plan. They discuss cutting property taxes by about a third while boosting school revenue from other sources. Proposals include franchise tax changes, higher sales tax, motor vehicle tax, cigarette tax hikes and other adjustments. A new business tax is also debated but uncertain.
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Austin
Texas
Carole Keeton Strayhorn
Legislators Eye Non-Property Tax Hikes to Fund Schools
Lawmakers consider non-property tax hikes to fund public schools with CPS overhaul plans totaling 329 million dollars. Governor Perry seeks 800 new CPS caseworkers, 5 percent raises, and 5000 dollar retention bonuses for investigators amid calls for accountability and lower caseloads.
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CPS
Child Protective Services
Department of Family and Protective Services
Rick Perry
Center For Public Policy Priorities
Scott McCown
Beltwide Conference Briefs 2005 Cotton Outlook and Policy
Beltwide presentations highlight 2005 industry issues with topics on 2005 legislation variety selection and market outlook. NCC leaders Maguire Adams and Dunavant outline budget trade and farm bill challenges while Dunavant hints at stepping down as CEO. Talks center on China demand Roundup Ready trials and FSA delinquency rules amid USDA and Monsanto updates.
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Shawn Wade
Biel
Beltwide
William B. Dunavant
National Cotton Council
NCC
Woody Anderson
Colorado City
Texas
John Maguire
Washington
Gary Adams
William Dunavant, Jr
Dunavant Enterprises
Memphis
Anderson
Maguire
William B. Dunavant, Jr
Dunavant
U.S
China
Senate Ag Committee
Bush Ag
Mike Johanns
Nebraska
Senate Agriculture Committee
Senate
Monsanto Technical Services
USDA
High Plains
Monsanto
FSA
Usda Farm Service Agency
Plains Cotton Growers
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