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Strengthening the Economy > Tax Burden > State Tax Reform
We believe strongly and urge the Legislature not to create any new tax or to increase any current taxes or fees. We strongly oppose creation of a state income tax or state property tax. We support a constitutional amendment providing a two-thirds super majority of both houses to increase any taxes or fees.

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Strengthening the Economy > Government Spending > Waste and Fraud in Government Contracts
We urge the Attorney General of the United States to investigate fraud and misuse of funds in government contracts, prosecuting those found responsible. AllAll government contracts should be awarded by competitive bids. We support repeal of the Davis BaconDavis-Bacon Act. We call upon the Legislature to allow that the award of construction contracts, that are bid with performance and payment bonds, be awarded to the lowest bidder.
Reason:

The US Department of Justice already does that.

The last sentence just restates the competitive bid idea.

wordy, redundant

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