I remain committed to putting forth real tax relief measures that will lower the tax liability to a more manageable level for working people and those living on fixed incomes whose taxes are most burdensome.

• Fought to REJECT $2.1 billion in increased taxes and fees in this year's budget including:

  • the 4% state sales tax on clothing and footwear under $110
  • state sales tax on gasoline
  • cable and satellite television and radio services
  • haircuts, nail salon visits and other personal services items
  • movie tickets, sporting events and other entertainment-related purchases
  • non-diet soft drinks
  • digital downloads such as music and photography
  • store coupons
  • $10 filing fee if you file your state taxes via mail (paper tax return)
  • eliminating the exemption on capital improvements on homes
  • bowling

• Secured increases in state aid for education - helping to hold the line on property taxes

• Helped create the Prescription $aver Card program, reducing the cost of prescription medications by up to 60 percent for participants

• Supports a property tax cap that directly ties your property tax burden to your income - not your home value - so that you don't pay more than you can afford.