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Policymakers should encourage the development of energy efficiency programs. These programs should be affordable and cost-effective.
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 pyramiding.
Property tax relief should be equitable, cost-effective, and targeted to homeowners with low and moderate incomes burdened by their property tax bill.
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 prior year.
Policymakers should engage in evidence-based, transparent planning and decision-making when considering upgrades to the electric grid.
Policymakers should ensure adequate, potable, and affordable water for everyone.
Policymakers should determine what sources of financing are in the best interest of ratepayers and taxpayers.