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Texas Lawmakers Fast-Track Property Tax Cuts, Providing Relief for Homeowners

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Texas Tribune

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The Texas House has advanced an $18 billion legislative package to cut property taxes, which includes lower taxes for homeowners, a temporary cap on appraisal increases for some non-homesteaded properties, franchise tax relief for small businesses, and funding for school districts to cut taxes for all property owners. The package is expected to be approved by the Senate Finance Committee and both chambers of the legislature, and could be signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott by the end of the week. Democrats have raised concerns about the lack of relief for renters and additional funding for schools.

Kohelet Policy Forum's Call for Compromise Amidst Israel's Political Tensions

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Times of Israel

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The Kohelet Policy Forum, the right-wing think tank that inspired the Israeli government's controversial judicial overhaul program, has called for compromise over the far-reaching proposals, suggesting that the High Court override law could be removed entirely from the legislative package. The organization also suggested that compromise over concerns regarding the abusive use of Basic Laws could be overcome, although it appeared less open to serious compromise over the composition of the Judicial Selection Committee. Despite widespread public opposition, the coalition has continued its legislative drive, with the Knesset approving a bill to curtail the High Court's power of judicial review over Knesset laws.