Bill would require voters to approve cuts to municipal tax reciprocity credits Sponsors told the Senate Ways and Means Committee that House Bill 503 would require voter approval at a general election before a city or village could reduce, repeal or modify municipal income tax reciprocity credits; sponsors said the change would add transparency and prevent unexpected tax increases for commuters.

House Bill 503 aims to give Ohio voters the power to approve or deny changes to municipal tax reciprocity credits, ensuring transparency and preventing unexpected tax hikes.

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Bill would let Washington school districts bond against voter‑approved levies to build schools sooner Supporters say HB 17‑96 lets districts with voter‑approved capital levies front‑fund construction to avoid inflationary cost escalation; opponents say it risks diminishing voter control. No formal committee vote was recorded at the hearing stage.

A new bill in Washington could revolutionize school funding by allowing districts to start construction projects sooner, but some worry it may undermine voter control.

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Kingsburg begins Measure E renewal discussion; council divided on 'sunset' language City staff presented ballot‑language options for renewing Measure E, the one‑cent public safety sales tax set to expire in 2028. Council members debated fixed‑term options (for example, 20–30 years) versus "until repealed by voters" wording and asked staff to gather community input before a final decision.

The future of Kingsburg's public safety funding hangs in the balance as council members clash over how to renew the crucial Measure E sales tax before it expires in 2028.

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