Illinois hits taxpayers with new state tax proposals
The piece argues federal tax reform returns 5.6 billion to states but nine states hoard it. Illinois under Gov. James Thompson plans a half percent income tax hike and new taxes on services, plus higher welfare cash aid. It warns of a hidden tax increase and a likely services tax as the economy shifts to services. It notes lobbying and debate ahead and decries the potential punishment of taxpayers.
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Wisconsin
Ilinois
James Thompson
South Dakota
New Mexico
Hawaii
Thompson
All Fool's Day Editorial on national headlines and fools
Editorial on April Fools Day questions current leaders and scandals including Iran arms sales to Contras Pearlygate and evangelical fund-raising. It suggests mixed messages from Reagan Meese and media coverage while pondering who wears the fool's cap in politics and religion.
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USA
Iran
Missouri
Edward Meese
Nicaragua
Pentagon
Office
Editorial Calls Updating California Gann spending limit
Guest editorial by Dianne Jacob argues the Gann Limit formula is outdated and harms schools. She supports maintaining a 1979 ballot cap while fixing annual appropriation reporting, noting enrollment growth and per capita income outpaced by the limit, which rose far slower.
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California School Boards Association
Dianne Jacob
State Senate
Jacob
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Paul Gann
California
Privatization in government services faces scrutiny
The piece argues privatization raises costs, lowers quality, reduces flexibility, invites corruption, and weakens accountability. It cites large outlays like 186 billion in 1982 and 66 billion in 1980, notes private bids can exploit doors to raise prices, and warns of dependence on private contractors for essential services.
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