Legislators Discuss Budget Deficit and Tax Policy in Rural Districts
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Updated Oct 14
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What happened
Senator Schoesler met with council members to discuss legislative challenges in rural districts. Schoesler noted that the upcoming budget faces a structural deficit. Representative Dye also addressed her work on wildfire response and the environmental and resource committee.
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Why it matters
Schoesler emphasized the impact of policies like unemployment insurance and workers compensation on small businesses in rural communities. He suggested raising the payroll tax and eliminating the cap at the social security level. These discussions relate to potential financial contributions from the state.
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Who's involved
- DyESenator Schoesler discussed labor and commerce committee work and budget challenges.