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    "deck": "Anchorage property tax assessments rose sharply in Midtown, South Anchorage, and the Hillside, raising questions about the new assessment process.",
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    "body_md": "The Municipality of Anchorage sent out new property tax assessments this month showing sharp increases across Midtown, South Anchorage and the Hillside, even for homes that have not sold or been renovated. The spike follows the municipality's hire of a new assessment consulting firm, and members of the Anchorage Assembly are now questioning how the firm calculated values and whether the changes moved too fast.\n\nFor homeowners, the higher assessed values will likely mean higher property tax bills in 2026, landing on top of already rising costs for groceries, utilities and insurance. Renters could feel the effect too, since landlords facing higher tax bills often raise rents, particularly in tighter housing markets.\n\nThe new assessments apply to 2026 tax bills, meaning the financial impact could show up well before next winter. Homeowners who want to challenge their assessed value have until February 11 to file an appeal.",
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        "q": "Which neighborhoods got hit hardest?"
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