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Dear Neighbor,
 There
was one clear winner this legislative session - the
taxpayer. I am happy to report that despite tremendous
gridlock at the state capitol and a record-setting overtime
session, the legislative was able to pass a bipartisan
budget. We increased funding for many of the state's
vital programs - healthcare, disability care, and
education - in a fiscally responsible manner, relying on
$2.2 billion in natural revenue growth rather than raising
taxes or passing on the burden of state government to our
taxpayers.
I am also pleased to
report that the taxpayer and consumer were also victorious
in that numerous tax increase proposals offered by our
Governor on our businesses were soundly rejected by the
legislature. The proposals put forth by our elected
leadership included an ill-conceived "Gross Receipts Tax" -
a $7 billion tax on products and a $3 billion payroll tax.
The result? We would continue to increase the burden
of state government on our businesses and families to fund
new state programs without taking care of issues important
to all of our communities such as property tax relief,
infrastructure improvements and education funding and
reform.
In addition, the
legislature was able to pass electric rate relief, expanded
television competition for consumers, and dealt with many
other issues that will protect our children from sex
offenders, strengthen our environmental standards, and
toughen our ethics laws.
I am honored to serve
as your state representative, and I hope you will continue
to contact me with your opinions
and any questions, concerns, or suggestions you may have.
Sincerely,
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