Why are there poor schools in poor areas and nicer schools in nice areas? Well, look at your property tax system.
Tom Harkin: “Why are there poor schools in poor areas and nicer schools in nice areas? Well, look at your property tax system.”
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Highlighting the disparity in school funding based on property taxes.
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