Wednesday, October 20, 2010

79 Minnesota school districts seek levy approval - Boston.com

79 Minnesota school districts seek levy approval - Boston.com

79 Minnesota school districts seek levy approval

By Chris Williams
Associated Press Writer / October 20, 2010
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MINNEAPOLIS—Nearly a quarter of Minnesota school districts are asking voters to approve tax hikes amid concerns the state's financial problems will be passed down to them.

The Minnesota Department of Education reports that 79 districts -- the highest number in three years -- are seeking levy authority in the Nov. 2 election to raise about $82.3 million in 2012 alone. Most levies would last for 10 years, with others for five.

Behind the spike is the state's projected $6 billion budget deficit, said Greg Abbot, spokesman for the Minnesota School Boards Association. Districts assume


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