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Anti-Tax Movement Gains Momentum Across Southeastern States

1/29/2026

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In Atlanta, anti-tax advocates push to eliminate homeowner property taxes, backed by Republican lawmakers in Georgia, Florida, and North Dakota.
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns proposed phasing out $5.2 billion in homeowner property taxes by 2032.
The plan would shift local revenue to sales taxes, causing bipartisan and school funding challenges.
North Dakota is gradually eliminating property taxes using oil revenue.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis supports similar tax reductions.

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Story summary

In Atlanta, anti-tax advocates push to eliminate homeowner property taxes, backed by Republican lawmakers in Georgia, Florida, and North Dakota.
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns proposed phasing out $5.2 billion in homeowner property taxes by 2032.
The plan would shift local revenue to sales taxes, causing bipartisan and school funding challenges.
North Dakota is gradually eliminating property taxes using oil revenue.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis supports similar tax reductions.