South Dakota Lawmakers to Debate 22 Property Tax Proposals at State Capitol

South Dakota lawmakers are set to debate at least 22 proposals on property tax reform. Sioux Falls Representative Greg Jamison tells Dakota News Now that asking local governments to cut half their budgets is a major challenge.

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PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) State lawmakers are expected to take up property tax today. There are at least 22 proposals on how to tackle the issue. Sioux Falls Representative Greg Jamison tells Dakota News Now that forcing governmental bodies to cut half their budget or half of their demand is a really big ask. He says implementing a sales tax to replace the funding lost from property tax revenue may not be the best option. For more Government stories from MitchellNow.com, Click Here.

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