There’s a new school property tax elimination plan in the Legislature, and rather than hashing it out in hearings, the prime sponsors are taking it into local districts.

Sen. Dawn Keffer and Rep. Wendy Fink, Republicans from central Pennsylvania, announced the tour as they roll out companion proposals: House Bill 1649 and Senate Bill 962.

Together, they hope that a shift in funding public education can ease the burden on lower-income property owners who face endless tax increases as schools struggle to serve students.

“No one should be one life event away from losing their home,” said Keefer.

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