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BOOM: Unanimous Vote Lands Land Value Tax Enablement on Governor’s Desk

Progress and Poverty • 1962 implied HN points • 05 Mar 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics State legislature
  1. Virginia just cleared HB 282, which would let Charlottesville, Falls Church, Fredericksburg, and Newport News opt into a split-rate land value tax, making the state much closer to actual LVT implementation.
  2. Momentum is spreading beyond Virginia: Kentucky may allow Louisville to pilot a split-rate tax, Ohio has a high-profile push for statewide enablement, and cities like Syracuse and Buffalo are actively exploring the idea.
  3. Research and local advocacy show LVT shifts can be done revenue-neutrally and tend to tax vacant or underused land while rewarding dense, multifamily development, and grassroots advocates are doing the legal and data work to make pilots and laws happen.

Don't Blame National Politics for Missouri's Woes

The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper • 656 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics State legislature
  1. Missouri's woes cannot solely be blamed on national politics, but rather on the GOP supermajority that has held power for two decades
  2. State politics, especially local representatives, have a significant impact on Missourians' daily lives, such as funding for schools and road maintenance
  3. Republican state legislators in Missouri have restricted local control in Democratic cities, impacting areas like minimum wage requirements and police department oversight

Meet the nutty Tennessee Republicans trying to kill police reform in Nashville

The Watch • 550 implied HN points • 20 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics State legislature
  1. Tennessee Republicans are pushing to dismantle police oversight boards in Nashville and Memphis, hampering accountability and transparency.
  2. The bill seeks to entrust investigations of police misconduct to the police departments themselves, potentially undermining independence and fairness.
  3. The legislators behind the bill have controversial histories, including support for discriminatory policies and questionable personal conduct.

Single Point of Failure

The Radar • 19 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics State legislature
  1. In the US presidential election system, a loophole exists that could result in a legally stolen election, if not addressed
  2. The system relies on electors to cast their votes based on the popular vote in their state, but sometimes electors break their pledges, creating vulnerabilities
  3. The Supreme Court has highlighted the potential vulnerability in the system where state legislatures could manipulate electors' votes, circumventing the will of the people

Letter from Cheyenne: We Make History re Clean Elections

Outspoken with Dr Naomi Wolf • 2 implied HN points • 15 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics State legislature
  1. State Senator Tim Salazar and State Senator Bo Biteman are co-sponsoring the Clean Elections Bill, which is a significant step towards election transparency and integrity.
  2. The visit to Wyoming's statehouse showcased the accessibility and historical importance of these public buildings, emphasizing civic engagement and the need to protect agricultural and food security.
  3. The dedication of leaders like Senator Salazar and Senator Biteman in Cheyenne demonstrates a commitment to upholding constitutional values and serving the public in challenging times.
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