Cost shifting to local governments to force them to raise taxes instead of the state raising taxes is a tried and true avoid-a-tax State Legislature tactic.  That's okay, we're all about sharing.  We can handle the responsibility because we have before.  We have paid sales and property taxes for decades.   Local government budgets are the right size because they struggle every year to pay for essential services.  It's where the rubber meets the road.  Thanks, Legislature, for having faith in local governments to handle your little problem.  Problem is, this time it's a Big Problem.  We will do our part, but we need your help.  Come clean on the tax responsibility piece.  Be honest with us.

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