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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Are there Tax Increases in California's Future?

    Since Proposition 13 passed in 1978, there have been some tax increases, but mostly there have been drastic cuts in government services at the state and local levels. Recent polls show times are changing.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Since Proposition 13 passed in 1978, there have been some tax increases, but mostly there have been drastic cuts in government services at the state and local levels. Recent polls show times are changing. In September, the Public Policy Institute found that 95 percent of Californians think the state budget's a problem; 67 percent say it's a big problem. Last month, the USC Dornsife/LA Times poll reported that 64 percent would be willing to pay higher taxes for local schools.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      Dan Schnur

      Professor of Politics and Communications, USC

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      New West Notes

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      Californians for Reforms and Jobs, Not Taxes

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