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How new revenue-sharing formula hurts less developed counties

Billow Kerrow: Equity is the only way out.  [File, Satandard]

The stalemate over the proposed revenue sharing formula in the Senate is not unexpected because resources shape the economic development of a county.

What is surprising is the attempt to arm-twist the Senate to approve it. However, it would be foolhardy, even disastrous, for senators representing the interests of their counties to vote for a revenue-sharing basis that would reduce their funds.

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