Young Leads Debate On Tax Bill With Safeguards And Support
After discussions with lawmakers the bill gains backing led by Tom Young who seeks fiscal safeguards. The proposal would exempt groceries gasoline and medicines from the tax while adding property tax relief and limits on 1 percent county sales measures. Senators Massey Setzler and Davis back the effort despite a longer Senate filibuster, marking the bill as the session’s final act in 2014.
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Aiken approves school referendum for future upgrades
The measure passed with 59 percent in the general election, paving $16 to $21 million yearly for a decade in upgrades to North Augusta High, Aiken High, Ridge Spring Monetta High and Elementary, Leavelle McCampbell Middle, and the Aiken County Career and Technology Center. Support from varied groups cites economic vitality and community growth, while opponents warned about tax implications.
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