Richmond voters will decide on 1% sales tax for schools after Council OKs referendum
If enacted, the extra sales tax would generate up to $47 million per year for school system projects.
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Following Council vote, Richmond transfers medical 911 calls back to ambulance authority
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RPS won’t have facility spending plan in place before November election
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Richmond voters will decide on 1% sales tax for schools after Council OKs referendum
If enacted, the extra sales tax would generate up to $47 million per year for school system projects.
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July 27 Newsletter: Talkin' Taxes
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