Editorial: Sales Tax Hike For Better Roads, Safer Schools, Not Culture

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Fri, 04/29/2016 - 2:14pm

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Idalia pounding North Carolina. Tropical Storm Jose forms southeast of Hurricane Franklin
Tropical storm Jose developed in the central Atlantic, the 11th storm of the 2023 hurricane season. More
1 dead, 18 injured after collision between car, Greyhound bus in Maryland, police say
A Greyhound bus collided with a Buick Enclave travelling in the wrong lane around 3:24 a.m. Police said the Buick driver died at the scene. More
West Point time capsule mystery takes a twist: There was something in there after all
Mixed in with dirt found inside the lead box, U.S. Military officials found some coins dating from 1795 to 1828 and an 1826 medal. More
Florida Lotto ticket worth $3.75 million. Powerball jackpot climbs again
A winning Florida Lotto ticket was sold in Okeechobee. It's worth $3.75 million. More
Tallahassee Film Festival marks 15th year with focus on Florida, ecology
With more than 70 features and shorts – and as many filmmakers to talk about them – the festival's 15th anniversary edition unspools this weekend. More

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$15 million from renewed Forest Service program will support schools, roads in rural Washington
Millions of dollars are coming to rural schools and communities in Washington near national forestland. The U.S. Forest Service announced it will issue nearly $15.2 million to support rural schools, ...
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Greenville Co. aims to repave 1,400 roads with penny sales tax funding, estimated to cost $1 billion
Greenville County leaders have outlined which projects would be funded by a proposed eight-year penny sales tax.
04/23/2024 - 11:42 pm | View Link
North St. Louis County cities back special sales tax district for roads, sidewalks
The effort would use a sales tax district usually employed by shopping center developers to pay for roads in 18 cities in the Normandy area.
04/23/2024 - 5:00 am | View Link
Orange County mayor continues to prioritize transportation safety despite sales tax hike rejection
The Orange County mayor promised that he would not give up on targeting 2026 for a proposed tax increase for transportation.
04/16/2024 - 10:53 am | View Link
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