Late tax bills have cost Cook County schools nearly $122 million, district leaders say

Late property tax bills weren’t just an inconvenience for homeowners and businesses, they were a drag on taxing districts ...
Illinois Policy

Illinois county updates property tax sale rules after court warnings

Rock Island County required tax buyers at its Dec. 30 sale to attest they would protect homeowners’ equity as judges warn Illinois counties may be liable.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Data centers promise tax gains for Georgia. But are they delivering?

As Big Tech has faced pushback from communities about the hulking projects and concerns over rising energy bills, developers ...
Capitol Beat

Senate bill would hold down property tax increases that fund Georgia schools

Under a state law and constitutional amendment approved by voters in 2024, home property assessments are capped at the inflation rate for the previous year. By holding down increases in property ...