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“Hostage”:
County’s desire to hike tax
By Carol B. McPhail
Parents in Shelby County thought more revenue was needed for schools
- thanks to the constitution, legislators were able to decide they knew
better
Outdated system has
Coosa schools struggling for life
By Carol B. McPhail
Timber land acres outnumber people in Coosa County by more than 32 to
1. But the tax revenue generated from the 360,000 acres isn’t nearly
enough to support the county schools.
“Current use”
loses millions for Alabama
By Carol B. McPhail
Large-scale landowners can thank an amendment to the 1901 constitution
for a large break on tax bills.
Birmingham’s bickering
the worst
By Carol B. McPhail
But all over the state, endless dispute is caused by the lack of home
rule
Horse and buggy roads good
enough for 1901 constitution
By Carol B. McPhail
The Alabama Constitution believed in the future of the horse and buggy.
Hurting for home rule
in Baldwin and Mobile counties
In Baldwin County, the issue of home rule may be as big as the water
system.
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