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Hypebeast
05-06-2025
- Business
- Hypebeast
Teddy Santis's New Balance 990v6 Surfaces in Two Cool Colorways
Name:New Balance 990v6 GT6/LT6 Made in USAColorway:'Clay Ash,' 'Vintage Indigo'SKU:U990GT6, U990LT6MSRP:TBCRelease Date:Spring/Summer 2025Where to Buy:New Balance Notes:New Balancehas unveiled two fresh takes on its990v6silhouette for the Spring/Summer 2025 season, continuing theMade in USAcollection under creative directorTeddy Santis. The 990v6 GT6 'Clay Ash,' slated for a September release and the 990v6 LT6 'Vintage Indigo,' arriving in July, both feature premium mesh and suede uppers, a 990 heel badge and an updated heel clip above the modernized sole unit. These new colorways celebrate the 990's legacy while pushing its iconic design forward.
CBS News
19-02-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Gov. DeSantis signals support for property tax elimination in Florida
MIAMI - Gov. Ron DeSantis has expressed support for eliminating property taxes in Florida, a move that would require a constitutional amendment and at least 60% voter approval. While the idea may appeal to homeowners frustrated by rising taxes, experts warn that the loss of property tax revenue could have significant consequences for schools, public safety and local governments. Property taxes are local, not state. So we'd need to do a constitutional amendment (requires 60% of voters to approve) to eliminate them (which I would support) or even to reform/lower them… We should put the boldest amendment on the ballot that has a chance of getting that… — Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) February 13, 2025 DeSantis addressed the issue on social media, stating that since property taxes are levied at the local level, eliminating them would require a constitutional amendment. Homeowners react as concerns over funding loom For homeowners like Jessy Chardam, the prospect of eliminating property taxes is enticing, at least at first. "Made me crazy, now I can't sleep," Chardam said about her current tax burden in South Florida. "I got to sell my house." But policy experts caution that eliminating property taxes would come at a cost. Dr. Esteban Santis, a policy analyst at the Florida Policy Institute, warned that property taxes fund critical services such as schools, fire and police departments, libraries and public parks. "Technically speaking, you can do it, but the questions are, what are going to be the repercussions?" Santis said. Lawmakers push for study on tax shift Sen. Jonathan Martin, R-Fort Myers, has introduced a bill (SB 852) calling for a legislative study on how Florida could replace property tax revenue. The study would explore alternatives, including increased sales-based consumption taxes and budget cuts at the state and local levels. "In the Florida Legislature, there was this conversation last year about passing a study to eliminate them and replace them with a consumption tax, essentially a sales tax," Santis said. "Doing grocery shopping would be a nightmare. Everybody else will be paying more at the cash register if we were to do it." The proposal has drawn mixed reactions, with local government officials and school boards staying largely silent on the matter. Requests for comment from Miami-Dade and Broward school boards, as well as the Miami-Dade police union, went unanswered. Florida's legislative session begins March 4, when the debate over property tax elimination is expected to take center stage.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
DeSantis supports idea to eliminate property taxes
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The push to eliminate property taxes has been picking up steam across the country. Florida's statewide budget mostly comes from the sales tax. Local governments lean on property taxes to help fund services like police, fire, and schools. Riverview man gets 1st direct heart donation at Tampa General Hospital Now, Gov. Ron DeSantis is weighing on the movement and detailing a way to get it done in Florida. On X, the governor replied to a post calling to get rid of property taxes. The governor announced his support for the idea and called the act of taxing land or property as 'oppressive' and 'ineffective.' The governor suggested putting an amendment on the ballot that could cross the 60% threshold needed to pass. Last year in Tallahassee, a state GOP lawmaker proposed a bill to study the impact of eliminating property taxes and replacing it with a sales tax. The proposal died in committee. Back in November, North Dakota voters rejected a bid to end property taxes. Policy Analyst Estaban Santis is with the Florida Policy Institute. He agrees reform is needed. However, he does not agree with getting rid of property taxes, since that may mean cuts to crucial departments. 'We are in agreement that something has to be done about our tax code,' Santis said. Santis and the Florida Policy Institute hae come up with different options, they believe, won't harm families that make less that $40,000. He said with the current sales tax and property taxes, those families ending up losing more of their income, than those who earn more money. Santis has options for changes to the tax code. 'You pass corporate tax reforms that close loopholes to raise revenue,' Santis said. 'You could look at high valued real estate and maybe have different property tax rates for that. So, if you're buying a multi-million-dollar mansion, maybe that has a higher property tax rate.' Tampa City Councilman Alan Clendenin questions which essential local services the governor proposes should be cut. In the post on X, the governor didn't list options for cities, counties, and school districts. 'The City of Tampa is already operating on the lowest millage rates in the Tampa Bay area. discretionary spending is a very, very small percentage of our budget,' Clendenin said. Session starts in March. It's unclear if lawmakers will propose and pass a measure that'll put an amendment on the ballot. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
