Tax burden similar across income groups through state local taxes
Census figures show most American families pay about 30 percent of earnings in total taxes, with the poorest under $2,000 paying about 50 percent. State and local taxes bite hardest for low incomes, while those over $50,000 pay about 6.7 percent. The study notes regressive sales and property taxes offset income tax progressivity.
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UPD
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Herman P. Miller
Bureau
Conference Board
Pmmerce and Industry
New York
Miller
Idaho Senate Advances Bill to Set Lawmaker Pay
Idaho Senate approved a constitutional amendment by 32 to 3 to set in a pay level for lawmakers. Proposals ranged from 5500 to 1200 with travel and other allowances. Debate focused on affordability and adequate compensation for legislative duties.
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Richard Egbert
D - Tetonia
James Ellsworth
R . Leadore
Peavey
Churches Zap Award For Comedian Hope
New York City Council of Churches reversed plans to honor Bob Hope with the Family of Man award over his Vietnam War stance and awarded it posthumously to Whitney M. Young Jr. after a contentious vote prompted by about 20 young ministers led by Rev. Richard Neuhaus. Young, former National Urban League director, died last week in Lagos, Nigeria.
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UPD
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Young
National Urban League
Lagos
Nigeria
Idaho Legislature Reports On Bills And Budget Moves
State legislators review HB 70 the School Accountability Bill. it stalled in the Senate Health Education Welfare Committee. HB 249 75 percent funding plan advanced to the Senate amid uncertainty. Surface mining bill amended to require reclamation plans and restrict exploration without one. Senate killed a drug treatment bill for minors without parental knowledge. House repealed a four percent cap on district budgets but faces Senate action. Swan Valley Duffey dam project advances in theory with financing options. Governor Andrus signs pay bill with pledge to seek voter approval in 1972. Legislative vacancy filling bill approved. three names to governor within 15 days, else governor nominates. Uniform Probate Code passed House and Senate and awaits signature. Revised Criminal Code also signed.
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Legislative Branch
Idaho
Andrus
Nixon Proposes Transportation Revenue Sharing Plan
President Nixon proposes merging 23 transportation grant programs into a $2.57 billion revenue sharing fund to allow states and cities to craft balanced transit systems. About $2 billion would go to general transportation and $1e million for urban mass transit investments. A second item reports a Detroit-area gas station owner receiving a $2,000 diamond ring hidden in a can after an anonymous call.
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UPI
Nixon
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Transportation
Detroit
Frank Zdrowski
Madison Heights
Zdrowski
Andrus States Education Top Priority at College Groundbreaking
Governor Cecil Andrus told teachers and students at Lewis Clark State College that education is the No 1 priority and 1970s will bring major changes to the system. He spoke at the groundbreaking for a new vocational education and science building, saying future growth will mirror today’s services nationwide. The vocational complex will include police training, homemaking, nursing health training, business school and graphic photography, while the science building will cover physics, earth science, mineralogy and petrology with space for student projects.
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Lewiston
UPI
Cecil Andrus
Lewis Clark State College
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