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Despite additional funding school district still faces $17 million deficit
 
Despite additional funding school district still faces $17 million deficit

The Clark County School District revealed for the first time Tuesday that it is facing a budget deficit of between $17 million and $18 million next year despite winning additional funding in the just concluded legislative session. That means the possibility of a teachers strike in the fall remains on the table.

Democrat Tax Hike Vulnerable to Law Suit – VIDEO
 
Democrat Tax Hike Vulnerable to Law Suit – VIDEO

On Monday, Democrats extended the current Modified Business Tax rate, which would raise
around $100 million. The tax was scheduled to decline. The legislature has the ability to raise
taxes, but only with a two-thirds vote in both houses. Democrats claimed the MBT extension didn’t need a two-thirds vote, but their actions Monday showed they know they’re on shaky legal ground. They desperately tried to get a Republican vote, but Republicans remained unified in opposition.