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Is Property Tax an Unconstitutional Funding Mechanism for Education?

December 28, 2017 T. Arthur Mason

Folks around the State of North Dakota are receiving their property tax bills. And reports are that expected hikes have once again become a reality for many "property owners". We wrote back in April that the finger pointing had once [read more…]

Bob Hale on Property Tax: Gimmicks, Funny Numbers, & Fake Facts

October 10, 2017 T. Arthur Mason

A recent letter to the editor from Sen. Rich Wardner and Rep. Al Carlson was dismaying to say the least. It contained a number of troubling inaccuracies. These Senate and House leaders stated, “Property taxes are necessary to fund local schools.” [read more…]