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This would eliminate the major reason for property-tax increases, allowing middle-class families to buy homes in affordable neighborhoods without worrying about school quality, and it would restructure the public school system in a more egalitarian manner.

The Man in the Middle 2009

And the property-tax burden in Buffalo and surrounding Erie County ranks in the top 10% nationwide.

How Stimulus Spending Ruined Buffalo Steven Malanga 2012

The larger concern, Mr. Snyder argues, is the crisis brewing at the local level, where sinking property values and business failures have slashed property-tax revenue, while pension and health costs have surged.

Michigan Governor Tells Cities to Tighten Belts Kate Linebaugh 2011

Meanwhile, school districts that experienced a boom in property-tax revenue increased teacher benefits and salaries.

California's Tax Revolt—In Favor of Higher Rates Allysia Finley 2011

The vote on a property-tax law is expected to pass on the back of the Socialists' narrow four-seat parliamentary majority, analysts say.

Vote Poses Test for Greece's Austerity Alkman Granitsas 2011

The county also borrows heavily, largely due to an unusual property-tax refund system where the county foots the bill for school districts and other tax jurisdictions when residents are awarded refunds.

State Wrests Control of Nassau Sumathi Reddy 2011

Mr. Cuomo, who is a Democrat, said a tax cap, limiting growth in property-tax levies outside New York City to 2% a year, would "stack the deck in favor of the taxpayer for a change."

Cuomo Goes Back on Attack Jacob Gershman 2011

Mr. Christie has had to compromise on some of his signature policies, such as a property-tax cap signed into law in July.

Carl Lewis Tries to Make a Race Lisa Fleisher 2011

But at that point, local governments will still be constrained by a 2% property-tax cap.

N.J. Seals Pension Deal Lisa Fleisher 2011

Opacity included these false claims on a form that all veterans must file with the Lyndhurst tax assessor's office to receive a property-tax discount, prosecutors said.

Heroes or Villains? 2010