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Property taxes should be equitable. 

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 take action to raise revenues, promote energy conservation, and reduce climate change.

States should ensure consumers have adequate redress in the event of fraud.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Funeral Rule should be updated to better protect consumers, increase oversight, and promote competition among funeral homes.

The FTC should adopt minimum standards for prepaid funeral contracts. These are sometimes called preneed funeral contracts.

States should prohibit unfair, deceptive, or abusive sales practices.

Cemeteries should be required to: 

States should establish standards for natural burial grounds that encourage environmentally sustainable and ethical practices.