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Media Room
Media Room News ReleaseMay 5, 2008 Live Radio & TV Debate '08:Balancing Cost of Education with Property TaxesThe debate will promote a discussion of factors driving the ever-increasing costs of public education. With property taxes continuing to climb, tied to education funding, we ponder a better way of financing education budgets or at least a better way of understanding the process. Co-moderated by NBC 30’s chief political correspondent Tom Monahan and The TALK of Lovallo said, “Hopefully this forum will provide an opportunity to address the root causes of never-ending property tax hikes. We're long overdue for a discussion on this issue, as costs rise and key demographics leave the state.” Panelists represent a cross section of legislators and town leaders from large and small communities in Speaker of the House Jim Amann said, “Our municipalities face the ongoing challenge of meeting the needs of their school system while trying to keep property taxes affordable for residents. This debate occurs in every town and I look forward to helping bring this discussion to listeners of ‘The TALK of “This is a great opportunity for thousands of listeners to take part in an open dialogue with their elected officials on important topics. Everyone is busy in their daily lives and it is easy to lose track of what is going on in the Capitol - programs such as this make for more informed voters,” said House Republican Leader Lawrence F. Cafero Jr. from To schedule print, radio or television interviews or to learn more about the debate, contact Mary Crean at mary@yankeeinstitute.org or at (860) 881-5589. # # # # # |
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