By Karen Francisco, The Journal Gazette
"Either you are for the spenders or for the taxpayer, and this bill is about being for the taxpayer."
There you have it. Done. End of story. Eight-hundred and five pages of arcane language neatly summed up in Rep. Randy Borror's 19-word explanation of House Enrolled Act 1001.
Well ... maybe not.
Unless you believe your own household is spending more on food, fuel and health care because it's on an out-of-control buying spree, you understand that nothing is ever so simple. Same for the property tax bill just approved and signed.
Plenty of local officials and educators think that it punishes them for spending decisions beyond their control and that the consequences will be felt for years to come in unwelcome ways.
And some of the lawmakers who voted against it believe the relief the legislation promises won't go to the homeowners who need it most.
Here's what's ahead:
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