Lawmakers in several states pursuing property tax reform measures

As property taxes continue to climb across the country, lawmakers in Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas are looking for ways to provide property tax relief to homeowners, while Montana has established property tax relief.

Gov. Abbott orders state-led homeless encampment removal in Austin

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday directed state agencies to begin a concerted operation to remove homeless encampments and enforce laws in Austin, citing public safety concerns over "weapons, needles, and other debris" littering the city's streets and state property.