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Prior to finalizing annual budget decisions, localities should inform taxpayers of the property tax rate required to maintain revenues at the same level as the

Due to their regressive nature, raising state and local sales taxes should not be the first choice for increasing tax revenues.

States and localities should include services in the taxable base to reduce regressivity and improve neutrality.

Exemptions from state retail sales taxes should be narrowly designed to reduce their regressive nature and avoid

Policymakers should establish and enforce uniform standards to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process.

Federal, state, and local governments should maintain substantial penalties for violations of campaign finance laws.

Policymakers should expand disclosure requirements for all funds spent on elections or ballot initiatives.

Government workers should continue to have access to defined-benefit plans.

Modifications to retirement plans or plan formulas should hold harmless current beneficiaries and employees.

Promote transparency—proper accountability and oversight of government spending requires a transparent budget process negotiated by elected off