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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

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.

Policymakers should explore new, more consumer-centered systems for providing low-income assistance.

Policymakers should enact and update public financing systems for elections. This includes increasing matching funds, particularly for small donations.