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Prop 43, Trains, and Voter Power | San Jose News

Proposition 43 could reshape California’s property tax system, shielding homeowners and small businesses from steep hikes by anchoring taxes to original purchase prices—just like Prop 13. But critics warn it might hurt local economies. Meanwhile, California’s costly bullet train project contrasts sharply with Morocco’s efficient, nationally celebrated rail line—a stark lesson in funding stability. Advocates are rallying to defend vital anti-poverty programs like SNAP and USAID, urging voters to contact reps before they’re cut. With elections looming, organizers stress voter turnout as the key…

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